Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2023: Here’s everything about its timings, rules, prizes and more
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2023 is sure to witness participation in large numbers on the Fourth of July holiday. The annual American hot dog eating competition makes the occasion full of joy at a time when many bonfires, fireworks, county fairs, pool parties and barbecues are held.
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2023: When is it and how to watch?On July 4, numerous events will be organized like men's and women’s competition. At 10:45 a.m. ET, the competition for women will stream on the ESPN app while the men's contest will begin at noon ET on ESPN2 and stream on the ESPN app.
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2023: What are the rules?Since 1997, the event has been managed by Major League Eating (MLE). Nowadays, the entrants need to be under a contract by the MLE to be able to participate. Along with special MLE invitees and past champions, aspiring eaters can also take part in the event during preliminary contests.Some other rules are: Water, other beverages and condiments are allowed. Along with partially eaten, the hot dogs, which are still being chewed at the end of regulation, can count if they are successfully swallowed. For messy eating and regurgitation, penalty cards can also be issued. If there is a tie, sudden death eat-offs can also be carried out to choose the winner.FAQs
Where is Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest held each year? The Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is organized outside the original Nathan's location in Coney Island near Brooklyn, New York. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the contest was held in a private location with no fans in 2020.How is the winner of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest chosen? The participant, who eats the most number of Nathan's famous hot dogs in buns within a time Read more on economictimes.indiatimes.com
