Powerball Results for Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The official Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, December 31, 2025 are: 11 - 18 - 21 - 24 - 38 and Powerball 26.
Winning Numbers
Powerball drawing — Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:59 PM ET
Powerball: 26
Number Analysis
Hot Numbers Drawn
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Prize Breakdown — Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Standard Powerball prize tiers for the Wednesday drawing. Match more numbers to win bigger prizes.
| Match | Prize |
|---|---|
| 5 + Powerball | Jackpot |
| 5 | $1,000,000 |
| 4 + Powerball | $50,000 |
| 4 | $100 |
| 3 + Powerball | $100 |
| 3 | $7 |
| 2 + Powerball | $7 |
| 1 + Powerball | $4 |
| Powerball only | $4 |
Prizes shown are base amounts. Power Play / Megaplier multiplies non-jackpot prizes. Jackpot split among all winners.
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Powerball Winning Numbers — Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The Powerball drawing on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 took place at 10:59 PM ET. The official winning numbers were 11, 18, 21, 24, 38 and the Powerball was 26.
To check if your numbers matched, compare your ticket against the winning numbers above. Matching all five white balls wins $1,000,000 (before taxes). Matching all five white balls plus the Powerball wins the jackpot. See the prize breakdown table above for all prize tiers.
How to Claim Your Powerball Prize
If your ticket matches any of the winning numbers for Wednesday, December 31, 2025, you may be eligible for a prize. Prizes under $600 can typically be claimed at any licensed lottery retailer. Prizes of $600 or more must be claimed at your state lottery office or by mail. Jackpot winners have 60 days to choose between a lump sum cash payment or an annuity paid over 29 years. Use our lottery tax calculator to estimate your after-tax take-home amount before claiming.
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