Eating Contests
It has been said that if Major League Eating had a sun, it would rise and set on the Fourth of July in Coney Island. While the Nathan’s Famous finals are our Masters, our World Cup, our Super Bowl, MLE sanctions events all year long. Whether it’s oysters in New Orleans or wings in Buffalo, there’s always an upcoming contest. Keep an eye on this page to stay abreast of MLE’s ever-growing circuit.
Future Events
Past Events
07-04-2025The Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest
Discipline: Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs
Prizes: $40,000 Total Prize Purse
Location: Coney Island, NY
Winner: Joey Chestnut won with 70 ½ Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs in 10 minutes, and Mike Sudo won with 33 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs in 10 minutes
Date: 07-04-2025
- 05-10-2025
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier - Lake Compounce, Bristol, CT
Discipline: Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs
Prizes: Seats, Coney Island, July 4th
Location: Lake Compounce, Bristol, CT
Winner: Larell Marie Mele with 12 and Geoff Esper with 43 Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs in 10 Minutes
Date: 05-10-2025
- 08-06-2023
Thailand Food Kingdom: Day 3
Discipline: Three Events - Donut ; Cheese Slices ; Pork & Egg Noodle
Prizes: ฿10,000 per event
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Winner: Miki Sudo - 87 Donuts in 8 minutes ; Miki Sudo - 348 Cheese Slices in 8 minutes ; Zosan Pacpac - 3,376g of Egg Noodles & Roast Pork in 8 minutes
Date: 08-06-2023
- 08-05-2023
Thailand Food Kingdom: Day 2
Discipline: Three Events - Gyudon ; Pocket Sandwich ; Bao
Prizes: ฿10,000 per event
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Winner: Zosan Pacpac - 14.75 Beef Bowls (290g) in 8 minutes ; Nat vs. Food - 58 Pocket Sandwiches in 8 minutes ; Miki Sudo - 39.5 Steamed Pork Buns in 8 minutes
Date: 08-05-2023
- 02-08-2020
- 06-09-2019
- 12-01-2018
- 05-28-2018
The San Pedro Fish Market World Famous Shrimp Eating Championship Presented By The Kings Of Fi$h On The USS <i>Iowa</i>
Discipline: San Pedro Fish Market Shrimp
Prizes: $4,000 Total Prize Purse
Location: San Pedro, CA
Winner: Joey Chestnut with a World Record 7lb of San Pedro Fish Market Shrimp in 8 min!
Date: 05-28-2018
- 12-03-2016
- 12-05-2015
The World Famous St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail Eating Championship–Located at the Meijer Tail Greater Party on Georgia St.
Discipline: St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail
Prizes: $3,000 total cash purse
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Winner: Joey Chestnut, with a World Record 12.25lb of shrimp cocktail in 8 min
Date: 12-05-2015
- 12-07-2013
The World Famous St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail-Eating Championship—Located At The Meijer Tail Greater Party On Georgia St
Discipline: St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail
Prizes: $2,000 total cash purse
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Winner: Joey Chestnut, with a World Record 9.25lb of Shrimp Cocktail Twinkies in 8 min
Date: 12-07-2013
- 05-17-2008
- 05-10-2008
- 03-12-2005