Buffalo Buffet Bowl

Location: Buffalo, NY
Date: 08-29-2026

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25 Years of Beautiful Buffalonian Tradition and One Epic Feast: The Buffalo Buffet Bowl Returns to Sahlen Field!

A quarter-century of wing-fueled tradition deserves an unforgettable showdown. As the National Buffalo Wing Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary and America marks its 250th birthday, the Buffalo Buffet Bowl returns to Sahlen Field, home of the Buffalo Bisons, for another unforgettable display of hometown pride, legendary appetites, and five pounds of Buffalo's most iconic flavors.

The Ultimate Buffalo Feast
This is a full-course tribute to the City of Good Neighbors. Competitors will take on an overflowing five-pound platter packed with Buffalo favorites, from spicy boneless wings and classic beef on weck to pizza and other beloved local staples. It's a delicious test of speed, endurance, strategy, and hometown grit that only the boldest eaters can conquer.

The Title Is Up for Grabs
Last year, James Webb took home the title in his first attempt. Will he return to reclaim the crown? Will a local legend defend their home turf? A hungry field of challengers will look to carve out their own place in Buffalo Buffet Bowl history, and this is your chance to be among them. Every bite counts, and this year's battle promises another unforgettable finish.

Join the Celebration
Whether you're ready to test your appetite or simply want a front-row seat to one of the Buffalo Wing Festival's signature spectacles, now's your chance. Be part of the festival's milestone 25th anniversary celebration and experience one of competitive eating's most unique and flavorful contests.

The trays are loaded, the rivalry is heating up, and another champion is ready to be crowned.

Who will feast their way into Buffalo Buffet Bowl history?

$2,500 Total Prize Purse
1st - $1,000
2nd - $750
3rd - $500
4th - $250

The contest will take place at 6:30 PM ET on Saturday, August, 29th, 2026 at Sahlen Field, 275 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY

About National Buffalo Wing Festival
The National Buffalo Wing Festival celebrates the “Chicken Wing”, known nationally as “Buffalo Wings”, which have become a national food icon. Invented in 1964 at the world-famous Anchor Bar by Teresa Bellissimo, Buffalo, NY has become the official “Home of the BuffaloWing”. The popularity of the chicken wing has made it America’s #1 appetizer. Last year alone over 13.5 billion wings were consumed by Americans, 1.3 billion on Super Bowl Weekend alone.

In 2001, actor Bill Murray playing Frank Detorre starred in one of his notoriously eclectic movies entitled, “Osmosis Jones.” In this film Murray played the part of an average Joe addicted to fried food and other artery-clogging fares, who was heading to Buffalo New York for…of all things, a chicken wing festival. At that time there WAS NO NATIONAL CHICKEN WING FESTIVAL…at least not yet.

Realizing that we needed to create one, our community rallied with me to create what is now one of the most recognized food festivals in the country. That was 24 years ago, and since then we have had over 1.2 million attendees that have eaten approximately 5.7 million wings weighing more than 215 tons. We have had over 150 participating restaurants and raised over $500,000 for local charities.

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*All applicants must be 18 years of age or older and fully acknowledge and understand the inherent dangers and risks associated with participating in an eating contest. The applicant further acknowledges and understands that the MLE/IFOCE coordinates with event sponsor(s) to select and approve eligible participants, and that the MLE/IFOCE shall decide, at its sole discretion, whether an applicant is eligible to participate in any eating event, and/or related activities. The MLE/IFOCE may revoke an applicant's eligibility to participate in the eating contest, or related activities, at any time, for any reason, at its sole discretion. The MLE/IFOCE and the event sponsors reserve the right, at any time, to change any and all details concerning the event, including, e.g., time, duration, location and prize structure.