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UK Powerball Explained
UK Powerball is a brand-new National Lottery game launching in summer 2026 — the first time the famous US game has run outside America. It brings the prospect of the UK's biggest ever jackpots, potentially over £1 billion.
How it works
You pick five main numbers plus one Powerball, with each line costing £4. UK players play alongside US players for the same shared mega-jackpot. UK jackpot winners will receive their prize paid out over 30 years rather than as a single lump sum.
The UK-only prize tier
Allwyn has confirmed a Match 2 main numbers tier exclusive to UK players, paying a fixed £8, plus a fixed £1 million prize for matching five main numbers. This gives UK players prize routes the standard US game doesn't have.
Why it matters
Alongside the revamped two-round Lotto, Powerball is the headline of the National Lottery's 2026 changes. With over 30% of the ticket price going to UK Good Causes, it's expected to raise around £1bn more for charity over its first five years. For the odds, see UK Powerball odds; for the other big 2026 change, see the 2026 Lotto changes.
Frequently asked questions
When does UK Powerball launch?
It's launching in summer 2026 as a UK-specific version of the US game, with a £1bn+ shared jackpot.
How much is a line?
£4 per line.
Is there a UK-only prize tier?
Yes — a Match 2 main numbers tier paying a fixed £8, exclusive to UK players.
Related guides: UK Powerball odds, the 2026 Lotto changes and the odds of winning the lottery.