If you want to revisit ESPN's Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi 30 for 30, the film is currently available to stream on ESPN+. The 2021 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest airs on ESPN. From start time to live stream information, here's everything you need to know about how to watch this year's competition live online.
How to watch the 2021 Nathan's Hotdog Eating Contest on the Fourth of July
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2021: TV Schedule, Live Stream and Replay Info
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2021: TV Schedule, Live Stream and Replay Info
If you have a valid cable login, you can watch the 2021 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest live on Watch ESPN or the ESPN app.
The 2021 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating contest will have the women open the proceedings on Sunday, July 4th from the corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues in Coney Island, New York.
10 MINS! The 2021 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest will take place before a live audience in Coney Island on Sunday, July 4, 2021, starting at 11 am. Last year, due to the pandemic, the contest was held for media only in a private location.
Nathan's 2021 Hot Dog Eating Contest welcomes spectators back to Coney Island after last year's competition was held indoors and without fans due to the pandemic. The contest takes place this Sunday, July 4, starting live at noon Eastern on ESPN. Coverage of the women's contest begins at 11 a.m. on ESPN3.
Oddsmakers at both DraftKings and FanDuel Sportsbook have set up straight winner bets for the men's competition, as well as props under the total number of hot dogs consumed.
Legend has it that on July 4, 1916, four immigrants gathered at the very first Nathan's Famous hot dog stand in Coney Island and made eating contest history. As the story goes, they were competing to see who was the most patriotic.
Live stream: The both the men's and women's events will be available to stream via ESPN3/WatchESPN and the ESPN app. You can also stream the men's event with fuboTV and Sling - If you have cable, you can watch the game online using your cable login credentials via WatchESPN and the ESPN app.
How to watch the 2021 Nathan's Hotdog Eating Contest on the Fourth of July
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest results: Who won the hot dog competition in 2021? Joey Chestnut remains the unmatched hot dog eating king. On Sunday, once again in front of fans, Chestnut set a new world record, breaking his 2020 record of 75 hot dogs and buns by taking down 76 in Maimonides Park on Coney Island.
Michelle Lesco of Tucson downed 30.75 hot dogs in 10 minutes on Sunday, July 4, to win the women's division of the 2021 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. She beat 13 other contestants, including second-place finisher Sarah Rodriguez of Illinois, who trailed Lesco by seven hot dogs.
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2021 results, winners
Finish | Eater | Hot Dogs and Buns |
---|---|---|
1 | Michelle Lesco | 30 3/4 |
2 | Sarah Rodriguez | 24 |
3 | Larell Marie Mele | 18 3/4 |
According to Major League Eating archives, the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Championship has occurred each July 4th in Coney Island, NY, since 1916, the year Nathan Handwerker opened the legendary restaurant.