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    Minnesota (MN) Lottery
    Drawing Times & Schedule

    Minnesota Lottery drawings run every day from 6:17 PM to 10:00 PM CT, 26 a week across 7 draw games. Powerball is drawn Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 9:59 PM, and Mega Millions Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 PM. Ticket sales close 7 to 61 minutes before each drawing.

    Minnesota Lottery Drawing Schedule & Cutoff Times

    Every game's draw days and times, and the cut-off for buying tickets before each drawing

    • Powerball logo

      Powerball

      Mon, Wed and Sat
      • Mon, Wed and Sat9:59 PMSales close 9:00 PM
    • Mega Millions logo

      Mega Millions

      Tue and Fri
      • Tue and Fri10:00 PMSales close 9:00 PM
    • Lotto America logo

      Lotto America

      Mon, Wed and Sat
      • Mon, Wed and Sat9:15 PMSales close 9:00 PM
    • Powerball Xs & Os logo

      Powerball Xs & Os

      Sun
      • Sun9:00 PMSales close 7:59 PM
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    • Gopher 5 logo

      Gopher 5

      Mon, Wed and Fri
      • Mon, Wed and Fri6:17 PMSales close 6:10 PM
    • North 5 logo

      North 5

      Every day
      • Draw time6:17 PMSales close 6:10 PM
    • Pick 3 logo

      Pick 3

      Every day
      • Draw time6:17 PMSales close 6:10 PM

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Answers about the Minnesota Lottery

    What time is the Minnesota Lottery drawing?
    Powerball: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 9:59 PM. Mega Millions: Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 PM. Lotto America: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 9:15 PM. Powerball Xs & Os: Sunday at 9:00 PM. Gopher 5: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:17 PM. North 5 and Pick 3: every day at 6:17 PM. All times are CT.
    What time can you buy lottery tickets in Minnesota today?
    Until each drawing's cut-off. Ticket sales close 7 to 61 minutes before the drawing: Powerball at 9:00 PM; Mega Millions at 9:00 PM; Lotto America at 9:00 PM; Powerball Xs & Os at 7:59 PM; Gopher 5 at 6:10 PM; North 5 at 6:10 PM; Pick 3 at 6:10 PM (CT). A ticket bought after the cut-off is for the next drawing.
    What days are the Minnesota Lottery drawings?
    There are Minnesota Lottery drawings every day of the week, Sundays included. Drawn every day: North 5 and Pick 3. On set days: Powerball on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday; Mega Millions on Tuesday and Friday; Lotto America on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday; Powerball Xs & Os on Sunday; Gopher 5 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
    What time is the Powerball drawing in Minnesota?
    Powerball is drawn Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 9:59 PM CT. Ticket sales close at 9:00 PM, 59 minutes before.
    What time is the Mega Millions drawing in Minnesota?
    Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 PM CT. Ticket sales close at 9:00 PM, an hour before.
    What time is the Lotto America drawing in Minnesota?
    Lotto America is drawn Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 9:15 PM CT. Ticket sales close at 9:00 PM, 15 minutes before.
    What time is the Powerball Xs & Os drawing in Minnesota?
    Powerball Xs & Os is drawn Sunday at 9:00 PM CT. Ticket sales close at 7:59 PM, 61 minutes before.
    What time is the Gopher 5 drawing in Minnesota?
    Gopher 5 is drawn Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:17 PM CT. Ticket sales close at 6:10 PM, 7 minutes before.
    What time is the North 5 drawing in Minnesota?
    North 5 is drawn every day at 6:17 PM CT. Ticket sales close at 6:10 PM, 7 minutes before.
    What time is the Pick 3 drawing in Minnesota?
    Pick 3 is drawn every day at 6:17 PM CT. Ticket sales close at 6:10 PM, 7 minutes before.

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