Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2023: All the Essential Details

When is the 2023 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest?

The highly anticipated Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest will take place on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023.

Time and Coverage

The contest officially kicks off at 10:45 AM Eastern Time (ET). The first hour of coverage will be dedicated to the women's competition, which will be broadcast live on ESPN. The men's competition will follow at 11:45 AM ET, also live on ESPN.

Who's Competing?

Some of the top competitive eaters in the world are expected to participate in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, including defending women's champion Miki Sudo and defending men's champion Joey Chestnut.

Where to Watch

The contest will be broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN+. You can also watch the live stream on the Nathan's Famous website.

Other Events

In addition to the main hot dog eating contest, there will be several other events held on July 4th at Coney Island, including a kids' eating contest and a celebrity hot dog eating contest.