Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2024: Everything You Need To Know

Written by Site Adminstrator on June 17, 2024. Posted in Blog.

The 4th of July is right around the corner, and it’s time to start making your plans! One of NYC’s wackiest and most incredbile Indepence Day traditions is back again this year in the form of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. A competition which sees some of the world’s most incredible competitive eaters chow down as many franks as possible…it’s one of the most epic spectacles you’ll ever lay eyes on.

If you’re thinking about heading out to Coney Island to get a little sight of the ketchup and mustard, here’s all the important info you’ll need to know:

What is the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest?

The Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog-Eating Championship is a competitive food eating competition that takes place every July 4th in NYC. Contestants are given 10 minutes to eat the most hot dog and buns as possible, with the most winning the competition and the coveted “Mustard Belt.”

“The Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest has transformed America’s Independence Day into an international affair,” says Major League Eating Chair George Shea. “The greatest eaters from around the globe will once again convene in Coney Island for this epic sporting event.”

When is the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest?

This year’s Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest will take place on July 4, 2024. The contest will run from 11 am – 1 pm, and the schedule of events is as follows:

10 am: Pre-show festivities, including musical and dance performances
11 am: Women’s Contest
12:30 pm: Men’s Contest

Where is the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest?

The Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is held at the original Nathan’s Famous location at 1310 Surf Avenue, Coney Island in Brooklyn. The event takes place near the corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues, just a short walk from the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station.

Nathan’s Fourth of July Hot Dog contest.Tuesday, July 4th, 2023
PHOTO CREDIT SHEA COMMUNICATIONS — Source / Shea Communications

Who is the reigning Hot Dog Eating Champion?

The reigning Hot Dog Eating Men’s Champion is Joey Chestnut, who consumed 62 hot dogs and buns in 2023…taking his home his record setting 16th Mustard Belt. On the women’s side, Miki Sudo remains the 2023 champion after scarfing down 42.5 hot dogs and buns last year!

Is Joey Chestnut competing at the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest this year?

As it stands, world-renowned competitive eater Joey Chestnut will not be competing at the 2024 Hot Dog Eating Contest. As reported by CNN, Chestnut has signed a deal with plant-based food company Impossible Foods, which directly rivals Nathan’s Famous. Currently, there is an ongoing drama regarding this matter as the face of the sport controversially signed with a massive rival. More details continue to emerge.

Nathan’s Fourth of July Hot Dog contest.Monday, July 4th 2022.
PICTURED: Miki Sudo wins this year women’s contest with 40 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. Last year winner Michele Lesco finished 2nd.

The 106th annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog eating contest is back to its original location outside the Nathan’s on Stillwell and Surf avenues in Coney Island, after being forced to Maimonides Park near by last year due to COVID-19 pandemic.
The defending Men’s champion and the world record holder Joey “JAWS” Chestnut and the Women’s champion Michele Lesco are back.
Also making her comeback after last year pregnancy is Women’s world record holder Miki Sudo.
About 20-25K fans are expected to attend.
The Women’s contest kicks-off at 11AM, while the Men’s contest starts at 1PM, both live on ESPN. — Source / Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

So who is competing in the Nathan’s Hot Doing Eating Contest?

This year’s competitors have yet to be announced, so stay tuned on the official announcement!

How can I watch the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest?

New Yorkers can watch the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest for free by showing up to Surf and Stillwell Avenues in Coney Island to watch the contest IRL! To get there by transit, you can take the D, F, N, Q to Stillwell Avenue Station or the Via Manhattan Express Bus: X28 (Bensonhurst/Midtown), X38 (Bensonhurst/Midtown). For at-home watchers can check out the live broadcast on ESPN!

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