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Joey Chestnut won his 18th Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, scarfing 66 hot dogs in 10 minutes to edge out Pat Bertoletti; he said the heat slowed him but he stayed calm. In the women’s division, Miki Sudo claimed her 12th title with 38.75 hot dogs.
Joey Chestnut won his 18th Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest in Coney Island, downing 66 hot dogs in scorching heat to claim the Mustard Yellow Belt and $10,000, with Patrick Bertoletti finishing second at 51 and Miki Sudo taking the women’s title with 38.75.
Joey Chestnut won his 18th Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest title at Coney Island, devouring 66 hot dogs in 10 minutes in near-100-degree heat, narrowly missing his 76-record pace; Miki Sudo claimed the women’s crown for the 12th straight time with 38.75 hot dogs as the heat challenged both contests. Chestnut, unbeaten since 2015, had returned from a 2024 ban over an endorsement dispute and remains the event’s dominant figure.
Joey Chestnut won his 18th Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest by devouring 66 hot dogs in 10 minutes, beating Patrick Bertoletti by 15 and extending his record-breaking run to 18 titles in 20 years; Miki Sudo claimed the women’s crown with 33 hot dogs as Chestnut continues his dominant streak after a brief sponsorship ban and a successful return in 2025.
Miki Sudo won the 2026 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island with 38.75 hot dogs, earning her 12th Mustard Belt as Michelle Lesco (22) and Domenica Dee (22) finished second and third, respectively, continuing Sudo’s dominance in the women’s division since 2014.
Joey Chestnut aims for his 18th Mustard Belt at Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest 2026 in Coney Island after a 2025 comeback, while Miki Sudo captures her 12th women’s title with 38.75 dogs (Lesco 22, Domenica Dee 21.5); the event kicks off July 4 with the women at 10:45 a.m. ET and the men at noon, airing on ESPN2 and the ESPN app, with live updates and odds highlighting Chestnut as the heavy favorite.
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest returns on July 4, 2026 at Coney Island with defending champions Joey Chestnut (men) and Miki Sudo (women). Women start at 10:45 a.m. ET, men at noon ET; coverage on ESPN2, the ESPN app, and ABC (simulcast from 12:30 p.m. ET), with a 4 p.m. ET replay on ESPN2. The forecast calls for near-90s heat, Chestnut’s 76-dog and Sudo’s 51-dog records still standing, and challengers like Patrick Bertoletti, James Webb, Domenica Dee, and Michelle Lesco looking to challenge. If tied at the end of 10 minutes, a five-dog eat-off decides the winner.
Joey Chestnut won his eighth consecutive title at the Nathan's hot dog eating contest, consuming 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes after a weather delay. Miki Sudo claimed her ninth title in the women's competition, eating 39 1/2 hot dogs. Both winners received $10,000 and the coveted Mustard Belt.
The men's division of the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest was initially canceled due to weather conditions but later resumed after the storms cleared. Miki Sudo defended her championship title in the women's competition by consuming 39 and a half hot dogs. The men's event was ultimately canceled. Sudo now holds nine Nathan's titles and a world record for eating six hot dogs in one minute. The contest, a Fourth of July tradition, took place in Coney Island and was streamed on the ESPN app.
The Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, a Fourth of July tradition, took place in Coney Island with defending champions Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo expected to win. Miki Sudo narrowly defended her women's title by eating 39.5 hot dogs in 10 minutes. Joey Chestnut won the men's contest for the 15th time by consuming 63 hot dogs. The event, known for its puns and patriotism, drew thousands of spectators and was broadcast live on ESPN.
The annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest returns to Coney Island on July 4th, featuring reigning champions Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo defending their titles. Chestnut set a world record by eating 76 hot dogs last year, while Sudo's record is 48½ hot dogs. The contest will be broadcasted exclusively on ESPN, with coverage starting at 10:45 a.m. ET for the women's competition and at noon ET for the men's competition.
The annual Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest will take place on July 4th at Coney Island, with thousands of spectators expected to attend and millions tuning in on ESPN. Competitors will have 10 minutes to eat as many hot dogs as possible, with reigning champion Joey Chestnut aiming to defend his title after setting a personal record of 76 hot dogs in 2021. Miki Sudo, the top-ranked female eater, will also compete. The event will feature pre-show festivities and winners will receive cash prizes and the coveted Mustard Belt.
Competitive eaters from around the world are set to challenge reigning champions Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4. Chestnut, aiming for his 16th title, has lost only once since 2007, while Sudo, seeking her ninth title, has been dominant in the women's competition since 2014. Despite the international competition, the American champions are expected to maintain their dominance. Chestnut believes the quality of the hot dogs can affect the number consumed, while Sudo plans to change her technique to improve her speed and consistency.
Joey Chestnut is set to compete in the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Contest, aiming for his 16th Mustard Belt. Chestnut has dominated the event, winning 15 times and holding numerous records, including eating 76 hot dogs in 2021. He also holds the Major League Eating record in 54 different categories. Despite facing some tough competition, Chestnut remains the overwhelming favorite. In the women's division, Miki Sudo is a dominant force, holding the world record for hot dogs eaten among women and winning eight out of 12 women's competitions since 2011.
The 2023 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest will take place on July 4th, with Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo returning to defend their titles. The women's competition will be broadcast on ESPN3, while ESPN2 will air the men's competition. The current record for hot dogs eaten in the contest is 76, set by Joey Chestnut in 2021. Chestnut has won the contest 15 times, while Sudo has won all eight times she has competed. The total prize pool is $40,000, with the winner receiving $10,000.