SA Powerball Results for Friday, 22 May 2026 — Winning Numbers & Payouts
Last verified: 22 May 2026, 9:15 PM SAST · Source: Ithuba National Lottery SA
The official SA Powerball results for Friday, 22 May 2026: winning numbers 6, 8, 16, 22, 25 and PowerBall 18. A total of 350,230 winners across all 9 divisions shared R 7,208,596.80 in prize payouts. The Division 1 jackpot rolled over — no ticket matched all 5 numbers plus the PowerBall, and the prize pool carries forward to the next draw.
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6Ball 1
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8Ball 2
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16Ball 3
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22Ball 4
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25Ball 5
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18PowerBall
This page presents the official SA Powerball results for 22 May 2026, verified from Ithuba National Lottery draw records. South Africa's Powerball uses a two-drum format: five main numbers drawn from a pool of 1–50, plus one PowerBall drawn independently from a separate 1–20 drum. The Friday draw commenced at 21:00 SAST and produced winning numbers 6, 8, 16, 22, 25 with PowerBall 18.
Use the Division 1–9 prize table below to verify your ticket against every payout tier. If you need to check a ticket from this or any past draw, our free Powerball ticket checker will instantly show which division you landed in. The Division 1 jackpot rolled over — no ticket matched all 5 numbers plus the PowerBall, and the prize pool carries forward to the next draw.
SA Powerball Prize Divisions & Payouts — 22 May 2026
Complete Division 1–9 winner count and payout breakdown for the 22 May 2026 Powerball draw. The Division 1 jackpot rolled over this draw.
| Division | Numbers to Match | Winners | Prize Per Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division 1 🔁 Rollover | 5 numbers + PowerBall | 0 | — |
| Division 2 | 5 numbers (no PowerBall) | 3 | R 219,629.00 |
| Division 3 | 4 numbers + PowerBall | 30 | R 13,753.20 |
| Division 4 | 4 numbers (no PowerBall) | 756 | R 925.30 |
| Division 5 | 3 numbers + PowerBall | 1,734 | R 456.10 |
| Division 6 | 3 numbers (no PowerBall) | 32,254 | R 20.40 |
| Division 7 | 2 numbers + PowerBall | 22,569 | R 22.00 |
| Division 8 | 1 number + PowerBall | 112,674 | R 15.00 |
| Division 9 | PowerBall only (1–20 drum) | 180,210 | R 10.00 |
Full Draw Summary
| Total Winners (All 9 Divisions) | 350,230 |
| Total Prize Money Paid Out | R 7,208,596.80 |
| Total Prize Pool | R 16,187,525.00 |
| Total Ticket Sales | R 32,375,050.00 |
| Rollover Count | 0 |
| Draw Machine | RNG 1 |
| Draw Number | #1722 |
| Draw Date & Time | Friday, 22 May 2026 at 21:00 SAST |
How to Check Your SA Powerball Ticket — 22 May 2026
Follow these steps to verify whether your ticket from the Friday, 22 May 2026 Powerball draw is a winner.
SA Powerball uses a unique dual-drum system. Your 5 main numbers (1–50) and your PowerBall (1–20) are each checked independently against the draw. This is important: matching only the PowerBall (Division 9) already wins a prize, regardless of your main number matches.
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1Locate your 5 main numbers on your ticket and compare them against the winning numbers: 6, 8, 16, 22, 25. Count how many match.
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2Check your PowerBall number against the drawn PowerBall: 18. Note that the PowerBall is drawn from a completely separate 1–20 drum. Even if you matched zero main numbers, your PowerBall match alone wins a Division 9 prize.
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3Identify your prize division using the table above. Division 1 = 5 main + PowerBall (jackpot); Division 9 = PowerBall only (minimum win). Cross-reference your exact match combination to find the corresponding payout amount.
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4Claim your prize at an authorised Lotto retailer for prizes under R2,000. For R2,001–R50,000 visit an Ithuba regional office. For prizes over R50,000 (including jackpots) contact Ithuba directly on 0800 000 GOD (463). Sign the back of your ticket immediately.
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Prize Division Quick Reference
- 🏆 Division 1 — 5 numbers + PowerBallJackpot
- Division 2 — 5 numbers (no PowerBall)2nd tier
- Division 3 — 4 numbers + PowerBallHigh value
- Division 4 — 4 numbers (no PowerBall)Mid tier
- Division 5 — 3 numbers + PowerBallMid tier
- Division 6 — 3 numbers (no PowerBall)Lower tier
- Division 7 — 2 numbers + PowerBallLower tier
- Division 8 — 1 number + PowerBallFixed prize
- Division 9 — PowerBall onlyMinimum win
Draw Analysis & Statistical Insights — 22 May 2026
A deeper look at the number patterns from the Friday, 22 May 2026 SA Powerball draw.
The Friday, 22 May 2026 SA Powerball draw produced a majority-even combination with a ball sum of 77 — below the typical central range for SA Powerball draws, which historically cluster between 100 and 200. The spread of 19 indicates a compact cluster of numbers in a relatively narrow band. Every draw is statistically independent — past patterns do not predict future results.
Compared to the last 20 draws, where the average main-ball sum was 129, this draw's sum of 77 came in below the recent average. The number 8 returned after being absent for 17 consecutive draws — the longest gap among this draw's five main numbers. None of this draw's numbers came from the recent top-5 most frequent list — a reminder that frequency never predicts a draw.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SA Powerball results for 22 May 2026 and how the game works.
What are the SA Powerball results for 22 May 2026?
The official SA Powerball winning numbers for 22 May 2026 were 6, 8, 16, 22, 25. The PowerBall drawn from the separate 1–20 drum was 18. These results were drawn on Friday at 21:00 SAST and verified against Ithuba National Lottery records. For official confirmation always cross-reference at nationallottery.co.za.
Did the Powerball rollover on 22 May 2026?
Yes — the SA Powerball jackpot rolled over on 22 May 2026. No Division 1 winner was recorded for this draw, so the prize pool was not won and has been carried forward to the next scheduled Powerball draw. The jackpot continues to grow until someone matches all 5 main numbers plus the PowerBall.
What are the SA Powerball results today?
This page shows the SA Powerball results for 22 May 2026. For the most recent draw results (which may be more current than this page), visit our latest SA Powerball results page. SA Powerball draws every Tuesday and Friday at 21:00 SAST — if today is a draw day, check back after 21:00 for updated results.
When does a winning Powerball ticket from 22 May 2026 expire?
Winning SA Powerball tickets from the 22 May 2026 draw are valid for exactly 365 days from the draw date. Your claim deadline is 22 May 2027. After this date, Ithuba will not accept claims under any circumstances and unclaimed prizes are forfeited to the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund. If you have a winning ticket, claim as soon as possible — sign the back of your ticket and keep it secure until claimed.
Did any numbers repeat from the previous Powerball draw?
No. None of the five main winning numbers from this draw appeared in the immediately preceding SA Powerball draw.
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