PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra Results | 22 September 2026
PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra Results | 22 September 2026 are now available following Tuesday night’s National Lottery draw, giving South African players an opportunity to check their tickets against the winning numbers.
The latest draw featured a combined estimated jackpot of R75 million, with R58 million available in the main PowerBall jackpot and an estimated R17 million in PowerBall Xtra. The winning numbers were published following the evening draw.
Players who purchased tickets for the Tuesday, 22 September 2026 draw can compare their numbers with the official results below.
PowerBall results for Tuesday, 22 September 2026
The lottery powerball result for Tuesday’s draw was:
PowerBall: 02, 28, 31, 38, 50
PowerBall: 11
The five main numbers were drawn alongside the PowerBall number. Players should carefully compare all six numbers with those printed on their tickets.
The published results from The Citizen and other South African lottery-result outlets confirm the same combination for the 22 September draw.
PowerBall Xtra results
The lottery powerball results also include the separate PowerBall Xtra draw.
PowerBall Xtra: 05, 14, 33, 43, 49
PowerBall: 12
PowerBall Xtra provides another opportunity for players to win a prize using a separate set of numbers. Players who purchased entries for the additional game should check the Xtra numbers separately from the main PowerBall draw.
The published Tuesday results list 05, 14, 33, 43 and 49, with 12 as the PowerBall number.
Lottery PowerBall Results and jackpot update
The combined estimated jackpots for the 22 September 2026 draw were R75 million.
The main PowerBall jackpot was estimated at R58 million, while PowerBall Xtra was estimated at R17 million. These amounts represented the jackpots advertised ahead of Tuesday night’s draw.
The actual prize amounts and number of winners in each prize division can vary depending on the number of winning tickets and the applicable prize structure.
According to the National Lottery’s PowerBall rules, winning numbers are published on Tuesday and Friday evenings shortly after 21:00. Draw information includes winning numbers, the number of winners in each prize division, prize amounts and jackpot information for subsequent draws.
For this reason, players should use the published results as a way to identify potentially winning tickets but should still have their tickets officially validated.
Lottery results for PowerBall: How to check your ticket
Players checking the lottery results for PowerBall should compare the numbers on their ticket carefully.
For the main PowerBall draw, the ticket contains five main numbers and a PowerBall number. Matching numbers can qualify for different prize divisions depending on the combination achieved.
The official National Lottery rules state that winning tickets can be checked through authorised lottery retailers. Retail clerks can validate tickets using the lottery terminal, either by scanning the ticket or manually entering its serial number.
Players can also access National Lottery information through its website, mobile services and official platforms.
It is important to keep the original ticket safe if it appears to be a winner. Players should not throw away or damage a ticket before its status has been officially confirmed.
Lottery results PowerBall: What happens after the draw?
The lottery results PowerBall information published after a draw provides the winning combinations, but the publication of numbers does not automatically mean every player who matches numbers has won the jackpot.
PowerBall has multiple prize divisions. Under the published rules, the top division requires a player to match five main numbers plus the PowerBall. Other divisions are available for different combinations.
The official rules also state that a winning selection can only receive the prize from the highest prize division won by that board or entry in a particular draw.
This means players should not attempt to calculate their prize solely from the number of matching numbers without checking the applicable prize division and official results.
PowerBall draw schedule
PowerBall draws are held twice a week, on Tuesday and Friday evenings, with the draw taking place at approximately 21:00.
The National Lottery rules state that the winning results are published soon after the draw.
This schedule means players who purchase a ticket for a particular draw should make sure they are checking the correct date before comparing their numbers.
For the 22 September 2026 draw, the relevant numbers are:
Main PowerBall: 02, 28, 31, 38, 50 + 11
PowerBall Xtra: 05, 14, 33, 43, 49 + 12
Result PowerBall Lottery: Prize divisions explained
The result powerball lottery information can be used to determine whether a ticket has matched one of the available combinations.
The PowerBall game has nine prize divisions, ranging from matching five main numbers plus the PowerBall to matching only the PowerBall number.
The official rules list the jackpot odds for matching five numbers and the PowerBall at approximately 1 in 42.4 million. Other prize divisions have different odds.
Players should therefore remember that matching some numbers does not necessarily mean they have won the main jackpot.
Prize values can also differ depending on the division and the number of winning entries. Some divisions have fixed prizes, while others can be affected by the available prize pool and number of winners.
How much does PowerBall cost?
PowerBall entries are subject to the current National Lottery pricing and game rules.
Players should check the latest official National Lottery information for the applicable entry price, payment options and terms and conditions because prices and game arrangements can change.
The National Lottery’s official rules and regulations provide information about the game structure, prize divisions, odds and ticket validation procedures.
Players should only purchase tickets through authorised channels and should keep their tickets secure after entering a draw.
Responsible lottery participation
The excitement surrounding large jackpots can encourage people to purchase lottery tickets, particularly when jackpots increase after rollovers.
However, the lottery remains a game of chance, and there is no guaranteed method of selecting winning numbers.
Players should only spend money they can afford to lose and should avoid treating lottery participation as a guaranteed way of making money.
Anyone experiencing difficulty controlling their lottery or gambling activity should consider seeking appropriate support.
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Check the official PowerBall numbers
South African players who entered the Tuesday, 22 September 2026 draw can now compare their tickets with the published PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results.
The winning combinations were:
PowerBall: 02, 28, 31, 38, 50 + 11
PowerBall Xtra: 05, 14, 33, 43, 49 + 12
The main advertised jackpot was R58 million, while PowerBall Xtra carried an estimated R17 million, giving a combined estimated jackpot of R75 million before the draw.
Players who believe they have a winning ticket should have it officially validated rather than relying only on online reports.
The National Lottery rules confirm that official draw information includes the winning numbers, winners by prize division and applicable prize information.
For the latest lottery updates, players should consult the official National Lottery channels and verify their tickets through authorised validation points.
References from mainstream media
- The Citizen — PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 [WATCH] — reports the winning numbers and the R75 million combined jackpots.
Read the full article on The Citizen - NOW in SA — Daily Lotto, PowerBall and Xtra results: Tuesday, September 22 — Check winning numbers — reports the PowerBall numbers, Xtra results, rollover information and prize divisions.
Read the full article on NOW in SA - The South African — PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results for Tuesday, 22 September 2026 — provides the draw results and jackpot information.
Read the PowerBall results on The South African - National Lottery — PowerBall Results 2026 — provides the official results archive, including the 22 September 2026 draw: 02, 28, 31, 38, 50 and PowerBall 11.
View the PowerBall results archive
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