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How to Play UK Powerball
Playing UK Powerball is simple: pick five main numbers from 1 to 69, plus one Powerball number from 1 to 26 — or take a Lucky Dip and let the machine choose. A line costs £4, and you can buy online or at any National Lottery retailer.
Choosing your numbers
The two sets of numbers are drawn from separate machines, which is what makes Powerball a double-matrix game like Thunderball or EuroMillions. Your five main numbers can’t repeat, but the Powerball is drawn from its own pool of 26, so it can match one of your main numbers. Prefer randomness? The Lucky Dip picks all six for you.
Where and when to buy
Tickets will be sold through the National Lottery’s usual channels — the website, the app and around 43,500 retailers. Sales for each draw close at 11:55pm the night before: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights, ahead of draws in the early hours of Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, UK time, held at the Powerball studio in Florida.
What you’re playing for
Match all five main numbers plus the Powerball and you win a share of the uncapped jackpot, which starts at £12 million and is paid to UK winners over 30 years. Five main numbers alone pays a fixed £1 million, and the UK-exclusive Match 2 tier returns £8 — ten tiers in all.
When you can start playing
UK Powerball goes on sale later this summer, 2026 — the exact date is still to be confirmed by Allwyn and remains subject to final regulatory approval. Once live, it runs three times a week, every week, alongside Lotto, EuroMillions and the rest of the National Lottery family.
Frequently asked questions
How many numbers do you pick in UK Powerball?
Six in total — five main numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball from 1 to 26.
How much does UK Powerball cost?
£4 per line — double a Lotto line, reflecting the far larger shared jackpots on offer.
Is there a Lucky Dip for UK Powerball?
Yes — the Lucky Dip randomly picks your five main numbers and your Powerball.
Can you buy UK Powerball tickets in shops?
Yes — online, on the app and at National Lottery retailers, up to 11:55pm the night before each draw.
Related guides: the UK Powerball prize breakdown, UK Powerball odds and playing the lottery online.