Powerball Results for Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The official Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, Wednesday, April 8, 2026 are: 3 - 16 - 17 - 42 - 52 and Powerball 3.
Winning Numbers
Powerball drawing — Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:59 PM ET
Powerball: 3
Number Analysis
Hot Numbers Drawn
Cold Numbers Drawn
Prize Breakdown — Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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.
Recent Powerball Results
| Date | Numbers | Powerball |
|---|---|---|
| ▸Apr 8, 2026 | 316174252 | 3 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 724374257 | 5 |
| Apr 4, 2026 | 36134165 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 410115264 | 24 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 711314157 | 20 |
| Mar 28, 2026 | 1142435961 | 25 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 721555664 | 26 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 1418192169 | 1 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 710204752 | 20 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 930425052 | 21 |
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Powerball Winning Numbers — Wednesday, Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Powerball drawing on Wednesday, Wednesday, April 8, 2026 took place at 10:59 PM ET ET. The official winning numbers were 3, 16, 17, 42, 52 and the Powerball was 3.
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, April 8, 2026, 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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