Powerball holds a drawing on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, featuring an estimated $156 million jackpot with a cash option of about $70.5 million before taxes. The drawing takes place in Tallahassee, Florida, and is available to players across 45 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Powerball winning numbers for 14/01/2026 lottery drawing jackpot
The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, are scheduled to be released shortly after the 10:59 p.m. ET draw time, once all participating lotteries have verified the results. Official platforms typically publish the five white ball numbers, the red Powerball, and the Power Play multiplier shortly after the live broadcast concludes.
| Draw date | Winning numbers | Powerball | Power Play | Jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2026 | x-x-x-x-x | x | x | $156,000,000 |
Players can check the official Powerball site, state lottery sites, or trusted media outlets to see the full winning combination and prize breakdown once updated. Until the draw and validation process are complete, listings often show the winning numbers as “to be determined” or “results pending.”
Did anyone win Powerball?
Before the January 14, 2026 drawing, no ticket matched all six numbers in the previous drawing on Monday, January 12, 2026, which allowed the jackpot to roll up to $156 million. As a result, the top prize for this Wednesday drawing represents an accumulated pot built over several rollovers.
Whether anyone hits the jackpot on January 14 will be known only after all participating jurisdictions validate their tickets and report winners; until then, the “jackpot winners” field remains listed as “none” or “pending.” If there is no jackpot winner, the prize will roll over again and increase for the next scheduled draw.
When is next Powerball drawing?
Powerball holds regular drawings three times a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time. After the January 14, 2026 Wednesday drawing, the next scheduled draw is on Saturday of the same week, following this standard calendar.
Because sales cut-off times vary by state—typically one to two hours before the draw—players should purchase tickets well in advance of the scheduled drawing time in their local jurisdiction. Official state lottery websites usually list exact cut-off times and any holiday or special schedule changes.
What is the Powerball jackpot up to?
For Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the Powerball jackpot stands at an estimated $156 million, reflecting several rollovers without a grand prize winner. The corresponding cash option for this drawing is estimated at about $70.5 million before federal and state taxes.
Jackpot amounts are estimates and can be adjusted slightly based on actual ticket sales prior to the drawing. If no ticket matches all five white balls plus the red Powerball, the jackpot will grow further for the next drawing.
What time is the Powerball drawing?
The Powerball drawing on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, takes place at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) in the official drawing studio in Tallahassee, Florida. This corresponds to 7:59 p.m. Pacific Time for players on the West Coast.
The drawing is conducted under strict security procedures and is broadcast or streamed by many local lottery partners and media outlets. Some state lotteries also provide online replay or video archives of the draw after the live event.
What are the odds of winning Powerball?
The odds of winning the jackpot by matching all five white balls plus the red Powerball are approximately 1 in 292,201,338. Overall odds of winning any prize in Powerball are about 1 in 24.9 per $2 play.
Powerball offers nine prize tiers, starting at $4 for matching just the Powerball and increasing up to the multimillion-dollar jackpot for matching all six numbers. Adding the Power Play option can multiply non-jackpot prizes up to 10 times when the advertised annuity jackpot is $150 million or less.
Sample odds by prize tier
| Prize level | Match requirement | Approximate odds |
|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | 5 white + Powerball | 1 in 292,201,338 |
| $1,000,000 (Match 5) | 5 white only | 1 in 11,688,054 |
| $50,000 (Match 4 + Powerball) | 4 white + Powerball | 1 in 913,129 |
| $100 (Match 4 or 3 + Powerball) | 4 white / 3+Powerball | 1 in 36,525 / 1 in 14,495 |
| $4 (Powerball only) | Powerball only | 1 in 38 |
Where to buy Powerball tickets
Powerball tickets are sold in 45 U.S. states, plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands through licensed lottery retailers such as convenience stores, supermarkets, and gas stations. Players must be physically within a participating jurisdiction and meet the local minimum age requirement to purchase.
Some state lotteries also offer online sales or subscription services, but these are typically restricted to residents or people physically located within that state’s borders. Official lottery sites warn players to avoid unlicensed third‑party vendors or international online sellers whose tickets may not be valid for prize claims.
How much is a Powerball lottery ticket today?
A standard Powerball ticket costs $2 per play in all participating U.S. jurisdictions. Players can add the Power Play option for an additional $1 per play, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4, 5, or sometimes 10.
In Idaho and Montana, Powerball is sold bundled with Power Play as a combined game with a minimum purchase of $3 per play. Additional local add-on games or state-specific options may change the total price per ticket depending on the jurisdiction.
Powerball Top 10 lottery drawing jackpot results
Powerball is known for generating some of the largest lottery jackpots in history, including record-breaking prizes above $1 billion. These top jackpots usually result from long rollover streaks where no ticket matches all six numbers for many consecutive drawings.
Notable Powerball historical jackpots
| Rank | Jackpot amount (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.04 billion | Won in California, largest Powerball jackpot ever. |
| 2 | $1.765 billion+ | Major multi-state win, widely covered in U.S. media. |
| 3 | $1.586 billion | Shared by three winning tickets in 2016. |
| 4–10 | $400M–$1B+ range | Various multi-state jackpots over several years. |
The $156 million jackpot for January 14, 2026 does not rank in the all‑time top 10 but remains a life‑changing prize for any potential winner.
FAQ about the January 14, 2026 Powerball drawing
1. What is the jackpot for January 14, 2026?
The estimated jackpot is $156 million, with a cash value of about $70.5 million before taxes.
2. What time is the drawing and where is it held?
The drawing is at 10:59 p.m. ET at the Florida Lottery studio in Tallahassee.
3. How many numbers do you need to win the jackpot?
To win the jackpot, a ticket must match five numbers from 1–69 plus the Powerball from 1–26.
4. Can non‑U.S. citizens play Powerball?
Yes, anyone physically located in a participating U.S. jurisdiction who meets the age requirement can buy tickets, regardless of citizenship or residency.
5. How long do winners have to claim prizes?
Claim periods vary by state, typically ranging from 90 days to one year, and the specific deadline is set by each lottery’s rules.
