Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2026 TV Schedule, Live Stream, Weather, Replay Info
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Key Points:
- The United States celebrates its 250th birthday with the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, a major event in Major League Eating (MLE) featuring top competitive eaters.
- Defending champions Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo will compete to retain their titles in the men's and women's divisions, respectively, facing strong challengers like Patrick Bertoletti and Michelle Lesco.
- Contestants have 10 minutes to consume as many hot dogs with buns as possible, with partial hot dogs counted in eighths; ties lead to a five-hot dog eat-off.
- Chestnut holds the men's record with 76 hot dogs eaten (2021), while Sudo holds the women's record with 51 hot dogs (2024); last year's winning totals were 70.5 for Chestnut and 33 for Sudo.
- The event will take place in hot conditions, with temperatures expected to reach 90 degrees by 10 a.m., but both champions remain confident despite the heat.
