Hot dog eating champs seek to repeat in Nathan’s Famous contest
Summary
The Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest will take place in New York to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday. Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo, last year’s winners, will compete again despite Chestnut’s recent legal issues.Key Facts
- Nathan’s Famous hot dog contest started in 1972 and takes place at Coney Island, New York.
- The contest celebrates the U.S. 250th birthday this year.
- Nathan’s Famous was sold to Smithfield Foods in January 2026.
- Joey Chestnut is the reigning men’s champion with a record of 76 hot dogs eaten in 10 minutes.
- Miki Sudo is the 11-time women’s champion and holds the women’s record of 51 hot dogs.
- Contestants eat as many hot dogs and buns as they can in 10 minutes, often dunking them in water.
- Chestnut pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor battery for an incident at an Indiana bar but remains eligible to compete.
- The contest is managed by Major League Eating, which confirmed Chestnut’s eligibility despite his legal case.
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