Powerball X’s & O’s

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Powerball X's & O's is the name of a multi-state lottery game developed by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) in partnership with the National Football League (NFL).

The game launched on September 8, and the first draw will take place on Sunday, September 13.

The game is currently available in 23 jurisdictions, with more expected to join soon.

How to play

  1. Pick eight logos from the 32 NFL franchises.
  2. After the Sunday drawing, check if you have won.
     
Ticket cost
$5 per play.

Prizes and odds

Match Prize Odds
8 Jackpot 1 in 10,518,300
7 $20,000* 1 in 54,782.8125
6 $500* 1 in 1,361.063665
5 $40* 1 in 92.799795
4 $7* 1 in 14.140921
Overall odds of winning a prize in Powerball X’s and O’s are 1 in 12.15869.
*All prizes can become pari-mutuel under certain circumstances.

Game schedule

Draw day Draw time Sales close
Sunday 10:00 p.m. ET Varies by jurisdiction

Things to know

  1. There are five different ways to win with Powerball X’s and O’s.
  2. Four of the five prize categories have a fixed value.
  3. The estimated starting jackpot is $1,000,000.
  4. The Powerball X’s & O’s jackpot can only be claimed as a lump sum.
  5. Additional prizes are available through special promotions.
  6. 23 jurisdictions participate in Powerball X’s & O’s, with more expected to join soon.
  7. You must be 18 or older to play, except in Iowa, where you must be 21 or older.
  8. Draws are held every Sunday night to align with NFL game days and capture the excitement of football.
  9. All details, including the game name, mechanics, pricing, and launch date, may change.

Advanced draws

The maximum number of advanced draws you can participate in with the same ticket varies by state.

History

Powerball X's & O's is a multi-state lottery game developed by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) in partnership with the National Football League (NFL).

23 different jurisdictions were part of the Powerball X’s & O’s launch: Arizona, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, and West Virginia.

August 2026
The Multi-State Lottery Association launches Powerball X’s & O’s.

FAQs

Draws are every Sunday at 10:00 p.m ET.

You can play Powerball X’s & O’s in Arizona, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, and West Virginia.

Pick eight logos from the 32 NFL franchises. After the draw, check if you won. Players can also register their tickets on the Powerball website or in the official app for a chance to win experiential NFL prizes. These prizes include NFL Shop gift cards, team merchandise and collectibles, tickets to NFL games, a trip to Super Bowl LXI, and other special football-themed experiences.

The Powerball X’s & O’s jackpot is always paid as a lump sum.

You have a 1 in 10,518,300 chance of winning the Powerball X’s & O’s jackpot.

The odds of matching four numbers to win $7 is 1 in 14.140921.

There are five prize categories in the Powerball X’s & O’s game. Additional NFL-themed experiential prizes are available through the official website and app.

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