The Fourth of July brings with it many traditions: fireworks, beach trips, cookouts, terrified dogs and, of course, the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. As usual, the competition will be held on July Fourth at the original Nathan's Famous location on Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York.Following a ban last year, 16-time Nathan's hot dog eating champion and world-record holder Joey Chestnut is back this year to compete for the Mustard Belt and the $10,000 grand prize.
He'll face off against defending champion Patrick Bertoletti and 13 other competitors.On the women's side, world record holder Miki Sudo will look to defend her title for a fourth straight year.What time does Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest start and end?Coverage of the contest begins at 10:45 a.m.
ET with the women's competition, which will likely kick off around 11 a.m.Coverage of the men's contest begins at noon ET, with the contest itself beginning around 12:30 p.m.
ET. The contest will end around 1 p.m.ET.
How can you watch the hot dog eating contest on cable?The Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest will air exclusively on ESPN stations.Check your local listings for the specific channel.
Coverage will begin at noon ET on ESPN2 and will feature a recap of the women's competition and a live airing of the men's contest. The contest will also re-air on ESPN at 5 p.m.ET and at 6 p.m.
and 9 p.m.ET on ESPN2.How can you stream the hot dog eating contest without cable?The competition will also be available on ESPN3, the sports broadcaster's online streaming platform.
Those without cable can sign up for an ESPN+ account or a Disney bundle that includes ESPN. The women's competition will air live on ESPN3 before the cable coverage begins.This year, ESPN3 will also offer isolated shots of Chestnut and Sudo during their competitions.
Are there any other ways to watch the hot dog contest on the Fourth of July?Those with subscriptions to online TV streaming service...