Over $1 Billion This Weekend: Mega Millions $403M, Powerball $600M
More than US$1 billion is up for grabs this weekend: the Mega Millions jackpot is US$403 million on Friday, 16 October, and Powerball offers US$600 million on Saturday, 17 October. See both drawing times in ET and UTC, the cash values, the Mini versions and how to play both games from abroad.
Two American jackpots are rolling at the same time, and together they are worth more than a billion dollars. The Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated US$403 million for Friday night, 16 October 2026, and the Powerball jackpot stands at US$600 million for Saturday, 17 October. That makes about US$1.003 billion on offer in two drawings just 24 hours apart.
Mega Millions and Powerball This Weekend at a Glance
Both games are drawn late in the evening Eastern Time, so outside the Americas the results arrive the following morning:
| Game | Drawing (ET) | Drawing (UTC) | Jackpot | Cash value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Millions | Friday, 16 October, 11:00 p.m. | Saturday, 17 October, 03:00 | US$403 million | US$162.1 million |
| Powerball | Saturday, 17 October, 10:59 p.m. | Sunday, 18 October, 02:59 | US$600 million | US$246.0 million |
In cash terms the two prizes add up to roughly US$408.1 million before taxes. Each jackpot can be taken either as a lump sum or as an annuity of 30 graduated payments.
Mega Millions: US$403 Million on Friday
Friday's Mega Millions drawing is the 23rd since one ticket won an estimated US$800 million on 28 July 2026. The run restarted at US$50 million on 31 July, and the prize has grown with every drawing since; on Tuesday, 13 October, the US$385 million jackpot went unclaimed. Our Mega Millions preview for Friday lists the latest numbers and explains the built-in multiplier. If nobody hits all six numbers, the next drawing is on Tuesday, 20 October.
Powerball: US$600 Million on Saturday
Powerball reached the US$600 million mark after nobody matched 3, 34, 37, 42, 46 and Powerball 20 on Wednesday. Saturday is the 28th drawing since a ticket from Illinois won US$1.04 billion on 12 August 2026. The cash option is worth US$246.0 million. Read our report on the US$600 million Powerball jackpot for Wednesday's winners and how this prize compares with earlier records.
How to Play Mega Millions and Powerball From Abroad
On LottoPark you can enter both drawings from most countries, without a trip to the United States. Official tickets are bought on your behalf for each drawing.
- Play Mega Millions: five numbers from 1 to 70 plus one Mega Ball from 1 to 24, minimum three lines
- Play Powerball: five numbers from 1 to 69 plus one Powerball from 1 to 26, minimum three lines
Quick Pick can choose the numbers for you in both games. Because the Mega Millions drawing comes first, a ticket bought now for each game gives you two chances at a nine-figure jackpot over one weekend.
Mini Versions: US$40.3 Million and US$60 Million
Both games also have a lower-priced Mini version that uses the same official winning numbers and pays 10% of every prize. Mini Mega Millions has a jackpot of US$40.3 million on Friday, and Mini Powerball offers US$60 million on Saturday. The minimum order for each Mini game is ten lines.
Prizes of up to US$2,500 are credited to your LottoPark account automatically. Larger prizes are handled individually by our support team.
Mega Millions and Powerball Weekend – FAQ
How much are the US jackpots worth this weekend?
About US$1.003 billion in total: US$403 million in Mega Millions on Friday and US$600 million in Powerball on Saturday.
What time is the Mega Millions drawing in UTC?
At 03:00 UTC on Saturday, 17 October 2026, which is 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, 16 October.
What time is the Powerball drawing in UTC?
At 02:59 UTC on Sunday, 18 October 2026, which is 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, 17 October.
Can I play both games from outside the US?
Yes. LottoPark buys official Mega Millions and Powerball tickets for you, so you can take part from most countries.
