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An annual American tradition unlike any other has arrived.
With Fourth of July weekend comes the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, one of the ultimate events in competitive eating — and for the United States' 250th birthday in July 2026, there's no better way to celebrate.
Of course, by now, even the most casual of sports and competitive eating fans know the name Joey Chestnut, the 16-time Mustard Belt winner who annually puts other hot dog eaters to shame by dominating the men's Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. In 2025, he put down 70.5 hot dogs and buns, his first contest back following a year-long ban for signing a sponsorship deal with a vegan food produce.
The 42-year-old Chestnut will be the overwhelming favorite to consume the most hot dogs on the 2026 stage as well. In the women's competition, 11-time champion Miki Sudo will once again be in action as a significant favorite, while other notable 2026 contestants include Patrick Bertoletti, Geoffrey Esper, James Webb and Nick Wehry.
The Sporting News is tracking the latest from Coney Island, where an American tradition is underway: the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Follow along with the 2026 results below.
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contests 2026 results
Table will be updated with final results.
Men's results
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Women's results
Table will be updated with final results.
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Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contests 2026 live updates, highlights
All times ET. This section will be updated closer to the event beginning.
What time is the Hot Dog Eating Contest today?
- Start time: 10:45 a.m. ET (Men's contest begins at 12 p.m. ET)
- TV channels: ESPN2, ABC
- Live streams: fubo
Broadcast coverage of the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is set to air live on ESPN2 and ABC with Jeremy Schaap, Rich Shea and Marion Crowder on the call. The women's competition, beginning at 10:45 a.m., will stream on the ESPN app.
Coverage of the men's contest is set to begin on ESPN2 at 12 p.m. ET, also being simulcast on ABC beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET.
Fans can also stream the ESPN2 and ABC festivities through fubo.
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Hot Dog Eating Contest TV schedule 2026
In addition to the live broadcasts and "Iso Cameras," ESPN will also air reruns of the competition later in the day on Saturday.
| Event | Time (ET) | Watch |
| Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest (Women's) | 10:45 a.m. | ESPN+ |
| Miki Sudo Camera Feed | 11 a.m. | ESPN+ |
| Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest (Women's recap) | 12 p.m. | ESPN2, fubo, ESPN app |
| Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest (Men's) | 12:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN2, fubo, ESPN app |
| Joey Chestnut Camera Feed | 12:30 p.m. | ESPN Unlimited |
| Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest (Men's re-air) | 3 p.m. | ESPN2, fubo |
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