Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest live results: Tracking the 2023 winners, total hot dogs for men & women competitions
The fireworks don’t start until after the sun goes down, but the stars will come out early in the Big Apple.
Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo return to the Coney Island stage on America’s Most Patriotic Day and enjoy American cuisine – American-sized portions.
It’s the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on the famous corner of Surf and Stillwell where thousands gather every July 4th to watch the Major League Eating event. Sudo returned to form in 2022 after being sidelined for a year due to pregnancy. She didn’t show it and reclaimed her title again by inhaling 40 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes.
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For men, Chestnut has recovered from a leg injury that disabled him in 2022. To be honest, it was a disappointing performance by his standards – he only managed 63 hot dogs and buns. That was the end of a record-breaking 2021 as Chestnut set a new record of 76 in just 10 minutes.
The Reds, Whites, and Blues have created a winning dynasty at the dinner table, so it’s no surprise that the Stars and Stripes will continue their dominance into 2023.
As usual, there are no toppings – just some water and the will to win. The mustard belt is at stake and possibly a partnership with Pepto Bismol. May the biggest appetite win.
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The Sporting News is following the live results of Tuesday’s hot dog eating competition.
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2023 Results, Winners
(All times East)
2:28 pm — AND THERE IS THE SUMMER! Joey Chestnut eats 62 hot dogs and buns. He is victorious again for the eighth time in a row!
2:27 p.m. – Just a minute! Chestnut can rest the last 60 seconds and still win. A true dynasty on the Nathan’s stage.
2:26 p.m. – Two minute warning! Chestnut’s pace has slowed and the chance of a record is dwindling. Nevertheless, as always, he dominates the competition.
2:25 p.m. — Three minutes on the clock. A particularly hungry chestnut ate 50.
2:23 pm — Halfway home. Chestnut is on track for a whopping 80 hot dogs. We could have a record performance ahead of us.
2:22 pm — After four minutes, Chestnut is at 35 and may have used up Nathan’s stash by the time he’s done.
2:20 p.m. — After two minutes, Chestnut can no longer be blocked. He has up to 20 hot dogs and buns.
2:18 pm — And here we go. 10 minutes on the clock and the time starts – NOW!
2:18 pm — If you’re going up against Chestnut on stage, good luck.
2:15 p.m. — A commercial break separates Chestnut and many plates of hot dogs.
2:12 p.m. — It’s time.
2:04 p.m. – We don’t joke at Coney Island. The launches are underway and the competition will start shortly. It’s time to leave.
14 o’clock – Go to a screen. The coverage is finally live on ESPN2 and preparations are underway for Chestnut’s feature.
1:56 p.m. – ESPN PR has confirmed the reports. Prepare the grills.
1:54 p.m. – the stage is literally The start of the competition was scheduled after the crews had started work as if cancellation was imminent.
1:46 p.m. – ESPN has announced that coverage of the contest will begin at 2:00 p.m. ET. It’s almost dinner time!
1:45 p.m. — Will the show go on? According to CBS Sports, “Despite reports of the contest being canceled, the media department of the NYPD has advised CBS Sports that the department has not canceled the contest as of 1:25 p.m. and there is still a delay due to weather.”
1:39 p.m. – If there’s any doubt that Joey Chestnut still wants to compete, look no further. He’s locked away and doesn’t want to let a thunderstorm ruin the party at Coney Island.
1:35 p.m. — Meanwhile, MLE still refuses to provide definitive information on the state of the competition. Instead, they share a video of Chestnut greeting fans.
1:34 p.m. – Conflicting reports continue to emerge as New York Times reporter Liam Stack says security has said the competition has been cancelled.
1:15 p.m. — Still no confirmation from MLE, but Joey Chestnut and Badlands Booker remain out through the storm.
1:05 p.m. — If the event has been cancelled, Badlands Booker certainly doesn’t seem disappointed. The lemonade drinking must go on!
12:59 pm — ABC New York reports that the NYPD canceled the men’s competition due to severe weather. Major League Eating or ESPN have not confirmed the report.
12:46 pm — Here’s a look at the current weather at Coney Island, with fans taking shelter from the rains.
12:39 pm — Elsewhere in New York, the Yankees are not planning to have the first pitch at 1:05 p.m. ET as originally planned. We could stay here for a while.
12:28 pm — Storms continue to hit Coney Island, with area experiencing heavy rain and lightning. At some point the weather clears up and hot dogs are eaten.
12:11 p.m. — Here’s a look at the banner of doom appearing on screens across the country.
12:08 pm — As the weather delay continues, here are the full results from earlier in the women’s competition. For those curious, “Glizzy Lizzy” was ready in 10 minutes with four and a half hot dogs and buns.
12 o’clock – Viewers hoping for Joey Chestnut to dominate the competition will have to wait a little longer. We have a lightning delay at Coney Island.
11:55 am — We’re just five minutes from the start of live coverage on ESPN, so let’s take a look back at last year’s competition. Struggling with a leg injury, Chestnut wrestled a protester and still won convincingly.
11:50 am — Have you ever wondered how Chestnut’s championships compare to other sports? Thanks to this practical, practical table, you no longer have to wonder.
11:45 am — Can Chestnut break the record he set in 2021? A quick look at the BetMGM odds shows that this is unlikely. However, if you are a believer, a $100 bet can net you an additional $250. However, the conditions are reportedly brutal, with the heat and humidity making life difficult. We’ll see if Chestnut can defeat Mother Nature too.
11:40 am — While we turn our attention to the male competition, here’s a look at the business side of Chestnut. Interestingly, he once struck an endorsement deal with Pepto Bismol, a fitting partnership.
11:23 am — The women’s competition is now in the history books as Coney Island is set to host Joey Chestnut on stage at 12pm. Stay tuned.
11:14 am — THERE WILL BE NO BELT BUSTER! According to an official count, Sudo finished with 39.5 hot dogs and buns – six more than Ebihara. She put in a fantastic performance and definitely challenged the champion. A ninth belt for sudo!
11:12 a.m. — The judges go through the plates to get the final count. Each plate contains five hot dogs. Theatre!
11:10 am — AND IT IS THE TIME! We require an official count to determine a winner. According to the unofficial count, it has increased by one. Stay tuned.
11:09 am — ONE MINUTE TO GO! Can sudo hold out?
11:08 am – Two minutes and Ebihara is back! We’re about to close!
11:07 am – Coming down the track, Sudo has a three lead over a possibly faltering Ebihara. A real challenge for the Japanese participant.
11:06 am – And here comes sudo! She turned it on and will worry about the illness later. Now it’s time to win a ninth belt.
11:05 am — Ebihara has about half passed Sudo and is dancing the whole time! Madness at Surf and Stillwell!
11:02 am — After two minutes, Sudo has nine hot dogs in front of him, but Mayoi Ebihara comes face to face with her. Could a riot be brewing in Coney Island?
11 clock – 10 minutes on the clock. THE. EAT. BEGINS. NOW.
10:59 am – Sudo may be the favorite, but the best nickname goes to Elizabeth “Glizzy Lizzy” Salgado. If they got points for names, Salgado would be the front runner.
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10:56 am – The intros come to an end and the tension builds with Surf and Stillwell. Sudo is here and we’re ready to go!
10:45 am – Coverage on ESPN3 starts now, so there’s still time to watch this hyped video that’ll have you headed to the local grocery store’s hot dog section.
10:42 a.m. – And here are today’s competitors. Your stomachs are probably a lot better right now.
10:41 am – Take a look at some of the food world’s Super Bowl walk-ins and party bus this morning.
10:40 am — If you missed yesterday’s weigh-in, here’s a clip to bring you up to speed. Weather concerns now appear to have receded, so attendees can expect top-notch dining conditions at Coney Island.
10:35 am – We are only 10 minutes away from the start of the culinary spectacle. Miki Sudo will eat first as she and Joey Chestnut are the overwhelming favorites to retain the title – as our friends at BetMGM prove.
What time is the hot dog eating contest today?
- Start time: 10:45 a.m. ET (Men’s competition starts at 2:00 p.m. ET)
- TV channel: ESPN2
- Live broadcast: ESPN3, ESPN+ | fubo
Live coverage of the Coney Island women’s competition in Brooklyn, NY begins at 10:45am ET on ESPN3 – led by Sudo. Then Chestnut and his friends take the stage in the shadow of the famous Cyclone roller coaster.
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After an extended weather delay, the men’s competition will begin at 2:00 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
Streamers looking to catch the celebrations can watch them on ESPN+ – which will have dedicated cameras on Chestnut and Sudo – or on Fubo, which is offering a free trial to new subscribers.
2023 Hot Dog Eating Contest TV Schedule
If you want to watch the competition live, ESPN3 and ESPN2 are the places to go. But don’t worry, ESPNews, ESPN and ESPN2 will have replays of the event throughout the day.
| case | time (ET) | TV Channel/Live Stream |
| Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest (Women) | 10:45 a.m | ESPN3 |
| Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest (Men) | noon ET | ESPN2, Fubo |
| Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest (re-airing) | 14 o’clock | ESP News, Fubo |
| Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest (re-airing) | 17 o’clock | ESPN, Fubo |
| Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest (re-airing) | 6 p.m | ESP News, Fubo |
| Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest (re-airing) | 19 o’clock | ESPN2, Fubo |
| Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest (re-airing) | 11:30 p.m | ESPN2, Fubo |