Powerball and the NFL Team Up for the Launch of Powerball Xs & Os™

New weekly draw game combines the excitement of NFL fandom, a rolling jackpot, and the first national promotional prize program in Powerball history

 

Cranston, RI – August 28, 2026 – Get ready to make your winning play. Powerball® is bringing game-day excitement to lottery players and football fans alike with the launch of Powerball Xs & Os™, an all-new weekly draw game that combines two iconic brands – Powerball and the NFL – into a unique game-day experience.

Ticket sales launch on Tuesday, September 8, with the first drawing to follow on Sunday, September 13. Powerball Xs & Os invites fans to pick eight NFL team logos for a chance to win a rolling jackpot and other cash prizes. Winning team logos will be drawn at random every Sunday night throughout the year. Tickets cost $5 per play.

But the excitement doesn't stop with the Sunday drawings for cash prizes.

 

Unlock More From Every Ticket

Every Powerball Xs & Os ticket entered at www.PowerballOfficial.com earns points in the new national Powerball promotional prize program, featuring exclusive prize drawings.

Unlock a calendar of exclusive prizes just for playing. Enter your tickets, earn points, and enter them for a chance to win the prizes you want most.

Best of all, there is no additional cost to participate beyond the purchase of an eligible Powerball Xs & Os ticket.

Fans can enter both winning and non-winning eligible tickets as soon as they purchase them.

Fans can also connect their iLottery account to automatically include eligible online ticket purchases, so they never miss a chance to earn points.

Players can use their points as entries to the prize drawings of their choice, allocating more points to the prizes they want most. Available prizes include a trip to Super Bowl LXI, NFL Shop gift cards to purchase their favorite NFL officially licensed products, and unique NFL experiences. Prize availability, details, and fulfillment are subject to the official rules.

With new prizes added regularly, every Powerball Xs & Os ticket brings fans closer to something extraordinary.

"Powerball Xs & Os is more than a game launch – it's the debut of the first national promotional prize program in Powerball history," said Jay Finks, Powerball Xs & Os Product Group Chair and Oklahoma Lottery Executive Director. "This national program allows us to offer premier NFL prizes and experiences on a scale never before possible through a Powerball promotion. From exclusive merchandise to a trip to the Super Bowl, players can unlock more value and excitement from every ticket.”

 

A New Way to Play

The rules of the game are simple:

• Choose eight NFL team logos from a lineup of all 32 NFL teams.
• Enter eligible tickets at PowerballOfficial.com, earn points, and assign your points as entries to the prize drawings you want most.
• Enter eligible winning or non-winning tickets in the promotional prize drawings.
• Weekly drawing every Sunday at 10 p.m. ET.
• Match all eight of your team logos to win the rolling cash jackpot or match at least four team logos to win a cash prize.
• Powerball Xs and Os results are randomly drawn and not based on, determined by, or dependent on the outcome of NFL games.

 

 

Whether you're chasing a trip to the Super Bowl or showing support for your favorite team, every ticket unlocks even more opportunities to score big.

 

Get in the Game

Powerball Xs & Os tickets go on sale beginning September 8, 2026. Participation in Powerball Xs & Os is subject to the official game rules, applicable laws and regulations, and the requirements of each participating lottery jurisdiction.

At launch, the game will be available in 24 lottery jurisdictions for fans to purchase tickets and participate, including Arizona, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Iowa, Indiana (Hoosier), Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont and West Virginia. Additional U.S. lotteries plan to join later in the year. Availability, purchase options, ticket entry methods, and promotional participation may vary by jurisdiction.

Don't stay on the sidelines – get in the game.

Lottery games are intended for adults who meet applicable age, residency, and eligibility requirements. Please play responsibly.

 

About MUSL

The Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) is a non-profit association that assists its member lotteries in multi-jurisdictional game development.  Every MUSL member and some licensee lotteries offer one or more of the games generally facilitated by MUSL, but retain independent statutory duties regarding ticket sales, retailer authorization, prize payments, income offsets, and other responsibilities. For more information, visit www.musl.com.