The winning Powerball numbers for the Wednesday, August 12, 2026, drawing are 4, 26, 66, 67, 69, with a red Powerball of 9 and a Power Play multiplier of 2x. Because no ticket matched all six numbers, the massive grand prize will roll over once again.
The historic Powerball jackpot has eluded players once again. The grand prize swelled to a staggering, estimated $1 billion—carrying a cash option value of $433.1 million—making it the eighth-largest jackpot in the history of the game and the single largest U.S. lottery prize of 2026.Lottery officials confirmed late Wednesday night that no ticket matched the exact winning sequence. However, thousands of players nationwide still secured smaller tier prizes by matching partial combinations. Because the top prize remains unclaimed, the multi-state lottery jackpot will roll over and continue to climb ahead of the next scheduled drawing on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Tickets remain available for $2 per play across participating states, with the optional Power Play add-on priced at $1.
As the jackpot climbs into deeper historic territory, lottery officials remind players to play responsibly and set a strict budget before purchasing tickets. The next opportunity to win will take place during the live broadcast on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 10:59 p.m. ET.
To participate, players must purchase their tickets before their state’s retail cutoff time, which typically falls between 9:45 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET on the night of the drawing. Whether a single lucky ticket finally breaks the streak or the jackpot continues its record-breaking run remains to be seen, but the coming days are sure to see a massive surge in ticket sales across the nation.
The live drawing will stream directly on the official Powerball website and YouTube channel this Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. Local TV stations will also broadcast the drawing during their late-night news slots.