Powerball Jackpot Hits $57 Million for May Drawing

Powerball players had their eyes on a $57 million jackpot for the Monday, May 11, 2026 drawing. The cash payout option was estimated at $25.7 million, making it another exciting night for lottery fans across the country.

Winning Numbers for Monday, May 11, 2026

The official winning numbers for the Monday drawing were expected to be released shortly after the live event.

Powerball Draw Schedule

Powerball drawings happen three nights every week:

• Monday
• Wednesday
• Saturday

Each drawing takes place at 10:59 p.m. ET.

How to Play Powerball

Playing is simple:

• Pick five numbers from 1 to 69
• Choose one Powerball number from 1 to 26

To win the jackpot, all six numbers on your ticket must match the numbers drawn.

Jackpot Odds

The odds of hitting the Powerball jackpot are extremely tough:

• 1 in 292.2 million

Still, that hasn’t stopped millions of players from trying their luck.

Ticket Prices and Purchase Deadlines

Powerball tickets cost $2 each.

If you’re buying tickets in the Northeast, here are the cutoff times for the Monday drawing:

• New York: 10:00 p.m.
• New Jersey: 9:45 p.m.
• Connecticut: 10:00 p.m.

Both in-store and online sales are available in New York until the deadline.

How to Watch the Drawing Live

The Powerball drawing is streamed live on the official lottery website at 11:00 p.m. ET after every drawing night. In some areas, local TV stations may also air the event.

Biggest Powerball Jackpots Ever

Powerball has created some truly massive winners since the game launched in 1992. Here are the 10 largest jackpots in history:

1. $2.04 billion — November 7, 2022 (California)
2. $1.817 billion — December 24, 2025 (Arkansas)
3. $1.787 billion — September 6, 2025 (Missouri and Texas)
4. $1.765 billion — October 11, 2023 (California)
5. $1.586 billion — January 13, 2016 (California, Florida, Tennessee)
6. $1.326 billion — April 6, 2024 (Oregon)
7. $1.08 billion — July 19, 2023 (California)
8. $842.4 million — January 1, 2024 (Michigan)
9. $768.4 million — March 27, 2019 (Wisconsin)
10. $758.7 million — August 23, 2017 (Massachusetts)

Quick Highlights

• Jackpot for May 11, 2026: $57 million
• Cash option: $25.7 million
• Drawings held: 3 times weekly
• Ticket price: $2
• Jackpot odds: 1 in 292.2 million