Powerball Jackpot Reaches $218 Million

Check the winning numbers from the Wednesday, February 25, 2026 drawing.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Powerball jackpot reached an estimated $218 million ($101.6 million cash value) for the Wednesday, February 25, 2026 drawing. The winning numbers were 50, 52, 54, 56, and 64, with the Powerball being 23. The Power Play multiplier was 2x. No information is yet available on whether anyone won the jackpot.

Why it matters

Powerball drawings are major events that generate significant public interest, as the jackpots can reach hundreds of millions of dollars. Large jackpot wins can have a significant impact on the winners' lives and communities.

The details

The largest winning Powerball jackpot ticket sold in Michigan was worth $842.4 million and was sold in January 2024 at a Food Castle store in Grand Blanc. Powerball tickets cost $2 to play, and players can add the Power Play feature for an additional $1 per play to multiply non-jackpot prizes. The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026, with ticket sales available until 9:45 p.m. on the night of the draw.

  • The Powerball drawing took place on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:59 p.m. ET.
  • The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026.

The players

Food Castle

A grocery store in Grand Blanc, Michigan that sold a $842.4 million Powerball jackpot winning ticket in January 2024.

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What’s next

Check back to see if anyone won the Powerball jackpot for the Wednesday, February 25, 2026 drawing.

The takeaway

Large Powerball jackpots generate significant public interest, and winning a major prize can have a transformative impact on the winner's life and community. The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026, with ticket sales available until 9:45 p.m. on the night of the draw.