One of the most recognizable multi-state draw games, POWERBALL© is available to play through the West Virginia Lottery. Whether you grab your ticket from the corner store or play online through iPLAY, knowing exactly when draws happen allows you to try your chances whenever it suits you.
Let’s look at when the next POWERBALL drawing is, what time the draws happen, and the important dates to remember when playing in West Virginia.
POWERBALL© draw schedule
POWERBALL© draws take place three times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Each drawing happens at 10:59 PM Eastern Time, and results are posted shortly after.
The drawings happen under tight security protocols at a specialized studio in Tallahassee, Florida. They’re overseen by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) and independently audited to ensure everything stays fair and above board.
Timing your ticket purchase
To participate in the current POWERBALL© drawing, you need to buy your ticket before the cut-off time. In West Virginia, ticket sales generally stop around 9:59 PM ET on draw days. This applies whether you’re buying in person or playing online through iPLAY.
If you miss the deadline, your ticket automatically enters the next scheduled draw.
Playing multiple draws at once
The iPLAY platform lets you purchase tickets for several upcoming draws in a single transaction. This feature means you can pick your numbers once and have them applied to multiple drawings automatically if you wish to play more than once in a row.
You can also set up auto-renewal for POWERBALL© through iPLAY. When enabled, your chosen ticket and numbers automatically renew before each drawing, as long as your account has sufficient funds.
What happens on draw days
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, results typically appear online within a few hours after the drawing. Check the winning numbers on the West Virginia Lottery’s website or through the official Lottery mobile app. Or, you can log into your iPLAY account and check your tickets.
If you bought a winning ticket online, your prize goes straight into your account (up to certain amounts). For bigger prizes, the platform will guide you through the next steps.
POWERBALL© dates worth watching
While POWERBALL© draws happen consistently three times each week, you might want to keep an eye on these other key events:
- Jackpot rollovers: When nobody wins the jackpot, it rolls over to the next draw, sometimes reaching hundreds of millions. These periods typically see more players taking part.
- Game changes: Occasionally, you’ll see updates to prize structures, ticket prices, or special features like limited-time multipliers. The West Virginia Lottery always announces these through official channels.
- Holiday schedule: Drawings normally proceed as planned even on major holidays, but it’s smart to double-check around these times for any schedule tweaks.
Staying in the loop with iPLAY
The simplest way to track POWERBALL© draws is through an iPLAY account. You’ll get notifications about:
- Upcoming draws
- Winning numbers
- Your ticket history
- Game updates
This keeps you informed without having to check draw times manually.
POWERBALL© draws happen three times weekly, and to play, make sure you buy your ticket before 9:59 PM ET on draw day. With features like multi-draw and auto-renewal through iPLAY, you can easily stay in the game while keeping track of all your entries and results in one place.
