{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-article-js","path":"/articles/1044","result":{"data":{"strapiArticles":{"title":"Joey Chestnut and World's Top Eaters Prepare for Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest","createdAt":"2026-06-19T12:42:11.862Z","content":"![Joey Chestnut at the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest](/images/joey-win-2025.jpg)\n\nNathan's Famous, Inc.\nOne Jericho Plaza, Jericho, NY 11753\n\nMajor League Eating Press Contact: clare@sheacommunications.com\n\n**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**\n\n*The Chinet® Brand Joins as Partner for Annual Competition at Nathan's Coney Island Flagship on July 4, 2026*\n\n---\n\n**JERICHO, N.Y., June 11, 2026** – Champion eater Joey Chestnut will return to Coney Island to seek a new world record at the 2026 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Championship on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The annual contest, an American holiday tradition, will once again be held at the iconic Nathan's Famous flagship restaurant at the corner of Surf and Stillwell avenues in Coney Island.\n\nLast year's contest delivered one of the most unforgettable performances in the history of competitive eating. Joey Chestnut reclaimed the Mustard Belt with a staggering performance of 70.5 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes (his record is 76), reminding the world why he remains the greatest eater of all time. Meanwhile, Miki Sudo continued her dynasty on the women's side with 33 hot dogs and buns (her record is 51). Fans packed Coney Island and millions tuned in around the world to the ESPN broadcast to witness a Fourth of July spectacle unlike any other.\n\nOn July 4, 2026, the world's top male and female eaters from across America and around the globe will once again gather in Brooklyn to challenge Chestnut and Sudo. Pre-show festivities begin at 10:00 a.m., featuring live musical and dance performances. The women's competition begins at 11:00 a.m., and the men's competition starts at 12:30 p.m. Nathan's Famous will also continue its annual charitable tradition by donating 100,000 Nathan's Famous hot dogs to the Food Bank For New York City prior to the event.\n\n\"Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest remains one of our nation's most beloved holiday traditions,\" said Phil McCann, Vice President of Marketing at Nathan's Famous. \"Every July 4th, Coney Island becomes the center of the American summer celebration, and we are thrilled to welcome fans from around the world back to Surf and Stillwell.\"\n\nThis year's contest also marks the debut of Nathan's Famous' new partnership with the Chinet® brand, America's trusted name in premium disposable tableware. The Chinet® brand joins the event as an official partner for the 2026 championship, providing its best-in-class plates for the contest.\n\n\"The chaos of the contest creates extraordinary stress on our plates, and we have turned to the Chinet® brand to provide a superior product that offers strength and dependability,\" said George Shea, Chair of Major League Eating. \"This is the biggest day of the year for eating, and we need a plate that rises to the challenge.\"\n\n\"The Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest stands as an enduring beacon of freedom for our nation and the world,\" said Shea. \"We look forward to watching the greatest eaters compete once again on the most celebrated stage in international sports.\"\n\nThousands make the pilgrimage to Surf and Stillwell avenues in Coney Island each year to witness the spectacle in person. According to Major League Eating archives, the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Championship has been held each July 4th in Coney Island since 1916, the year Nathan Handwerker opened the legendary restaurant. Major League Eating, the governing body of all stomach-centric sports, sanctions the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Circuit and ensures contests are judged professionally and conducted under strict safety standards.\n\n\\###\n\n**About Nathan's Famous**\n\nNathan's Famous, Inc. (NASDAQ: NATH) is a Russell 2000 Company that currently distributes its products in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and 20 foreign countries through its product licensing activities, foodservice sales programs, and restaurant system. For additional information about Nathan's, please visit our website at [www.nathansfamous.com](https://www.nathansfamous.com).\n\n**About Chinet® Brand**\n\nThe Chinet® brand, a premium disposable tableware brand made by Huhtamaki, Inc., was proudly created in the USA in the 1930s. With a long heritage of innovation, the Chinet® brand offers a full range of products designed for the experience. This includes everyday tableware in the Chinet Classic® line, premium partyware in the Chinet Crystal® line and insulated hot cups in the Chinet Comfort® line. For more information, visit [www.MyChinet.com](https://www.mychinet.com) or stay connected with the brand on Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest at @mychinet."}},"pageContext":{"sn":1044}}}