How to watch Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest online – Stream the event on July 4th

When it comes to the Fourth of July Holiday, there are certain activities that are simply synonymous – like watch fireworksattend a neighborhood barbecue and cool off at a friend’s pool party.

Sometimes overlooked in the festivities – but just as spectacular – is Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. If you’ve never had the chance to watch these professional eaters scarf down Nathan’s delicious hot dogs, it’s worth watching. Last year, the women’s winner, Miki Sudo, devoured 39.5 hot dogs in 10 minutes, while the men’s winner, Joey Chestnut, devoured 62 hot dogs. See what’s in store for 2024 by catching it on Sling TV.

Watch the competition on Sling TV

This year’s competition has been a great success since Joey Chestnut was banned after signing a deal with Impossible Foods. Chestnut has been the first-place winner of Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest since 2007, except for 2015, when Matthew Stonie ate two more hot dogs and managed a total of 62. Usually, other male contestants can’t match Chestnut’s pace, meaning that for the first time in over 15 years, the men’s champion title – which comes with a $10,000 prize and a fabulous mustard yellow belt – is up for grabs.

This sport is part of Major League Eating and requires some serious skill. Below we’ve rounded up everything you need to know to watch Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.

When is Nathan’s hot dog eating contest?

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest will be held on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. The women’s competition begins at 10:45 a.m. ET and the men’s competition begins at 12:00 p.m. ET.

Where is Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest aired?

The Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest airs on ESPN2 and ESPN3.

The women’s competition will air on ESPN3 along with “Miki Sudo Camera,” which begins at 11 a.m. ET and highlights last year’s winner.

The men’s competition will be broadcast on ESPN2. This year’s leader, Geoffrey Esper, will also get his own camera and the footage will air on ESPN3 after the women’s competition starting at 12:30 p.m. ET.

How to watch Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

You’ll need a cable plan that includes ESPN2 and ESPN3 to watch all rounds of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. If you don’t have cable, Sling TV is a live streaming service that carries ESPN2 and ESPN3.

How to watch Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest for free

While there is no way to watch both the men’s and women’s competition for free, there is an option to watch the men’s portion of Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest for free.

FuboTVa sports-centric live streaming service, is offering new customers a seven-day free trial. That means you can sign up on Independence Day and cancel after the event to watch for free.

More events on July 4th

Another event worth seeing is one of the largest fireworks displays in the country: Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks. Like the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Independence Day celebration will be broadcast on NBC and streamed live on Peacock.

If you want to watch the Macy’s 4th of July fireworks for free, watch it on FuboTV before you cancel your free trial.

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