Powerball Results: Single Ticket Claims Major January 21 Jackpot
The recent Powerball drawing on January 21, 2026, resulted in a major jackpot win for one lucky ticket holder. The prize was valued at an impressive $209 million, with a cash option of $95.3 million.
Powerball Winning Numbers
The winning numbers for the January 21 drawing were:
- 11
- 26
- 27
- 53
- 55
- Red Powerball: 12
- Power Play: 2X
Jackpot Details
A fortunate ticket buyer in North Carolina claimed the jackpot. There were no winners for the $2 million Match 5 with Power Play or the $1 million Match 5 prize.
Previous Powerball Wins
The Powerball jackpot was last won on December 24, when a single ticket sold in Cabot, Arkansas, won a staggering $1.82 billion, marking it as the second-largest jackpot in history.
Upcoming Powerball Information
The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026. The current estimated jackpot stands at $20 million, with a cash value of approximately $9.1 million.
Drawing Schedule
Powerball drawings occur three times a week on:
- Monday
- Wednesday
- Saturday
All drawings take place at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Powerball Odds and Ticket Information
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are roughly 1 in 292.2 million. A standard ticket costs $2, with an optional $1 for Power Play, allowing players a chance to multiply non-jackpot winnings.
How to Play Powerball
To participate, select five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26. Players can choose their own numbers or use the Quick Pick method for randomly generated selections.
Where to Buy Tickets
Powerball tickets are available in 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Purchases can be made at:
- Gas stations
- Convenience stores
- Supermarkets
Ticket sales cut off at varying times, usually one to two hours before the drawing, depending on location.
