Hot Dog Heroes: Who Will Win the July 4th Eating Showdown?

Every Fourth of July, a unique competition grabs attention: the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. This year, it's happening at the original Nathan's spot in Coney Island, Brooklyn.

Event Details

• Main Event (Men's Competition): 12:30 p.m. ET
• Women's Competition: 11 a.m. ET
• Broadcast: ESPN stations, ESPN3, YouTube TV, and other streaming services

Key Contenders

• Joey Chestnut: 16-time champ, back after a one-year ban, and the favorite to win again.
• Miki Sudo: Aiming for her fourth straight victory.

Rules of the Contest

• 10 minutes to eat as many hot dogs and buns as possible.
• No utensils, no condiments, and no throwing up—or you're out!

Chestnut's Comeback

Chestnut's ban last year was due to a sponsorship deal with Impossible Foods, which makes plant-based hot dogs. This year, he's back to endorsing Nathan's and ready to compete.

The Competition

• 14 men and 12 women are battling it out.
• Chestnut holds the official world record of 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes.
• He's also eaten 83 hot dogs in an unofficial contest.

The Prize

The winner takes home the Mustard Belt and a $10,000 prize.

Who Will Win?

All eyes are on Chestnut and Sudo, but surprises can happen. Tune in to see if they can defend their titles or if someone new will step up to the plate—or should we say, the hot dog stand?