2026 Hot Dog Eating Contest: Joey Chestnut cruises to another victory as he retains his crown at Coney Island
The undisputed king of competitive eating secured his 18th career Mustard Belt in front of a packed Brooklyn crowd on Saturday afternoon.
Joey Chestnut Wins Hot Dog Title
- Joey Chestnut wins Nathan’s hot dog eating contest after stomaching 66 franks in 100-degree heat The Independent —
- Joey Chestnut wins Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Miki Sudo is women's champion CBS News —
- Nathan's boosts Miki Sudo's winning hot dog total, addresses discrepancy USA Today —
- Joey Chestnut Stuffs Face For 18th Coney Island Hot Dog Contest Victory; Miki Sudo Tops Among Women Deadline —
- Eating champion Joey Chestnut defends title but blames heat for lower hot-dog tally The Straits Times —