Chestnut Wins Again

Joey Chestnut wins Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest for a record 18th time.

Joey Chestnut wins Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2026, Miki Sudo is women's champion

Joey Chestnut Wins 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest For 18th Time – Scarfs Down 66 Hot Dogs! (VIDEO) * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila

Joey Chestnut Stuffs Face For 18th Hot Dog Contest Victory

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Joey Chestnut won the 2026 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4 at Coney Island, eating 66 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes to claim his 18th Mustard Belt. The victory was Chestnut’s second straight at Nathan’s after he missed the 2024 contest over sponsorship issues and reclaimed the title in 2025 with 70.5 hot dogs and buns. Patrick Bertoletti finished second, while Miki Sudo won the women’s contest. Chestnut received a $10,000 prize before an estimated 25,000 spectators.

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