Let’s face it, one of the most thrilling aspects of the Fourth of July is the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, which is almost here. Fans will be thrilled to learn that Joey Chestnut will be performing live once more, for the first time since 2023. On Friday, the women’s competition will air at 10:45 a.m., while the men’s tournament will run at 12 p.m. You may watch it live on either Fubo TV or DirecTV (free trial).
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Joey Chestnut was disqualified from the renowned hot dog eating competition last year due to her association with Impossible Foods, a company that Nathan’s was thought to be competing with. However, the 16-time winner has now made a comeback in 2025, this time taking on Patrick Bertoletti, who triumphed in Chestnut’s absence. Miki Sudo will also try to win the women’s tournament for the eleventh time in a row. It is anticipated that she and Chestnut will dominate the competition.
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Here is a video from the official ESPN YouTube channel featuring an interview with Joey Chestnut:
You’ve arrived to the correct spot if you want to watch the Nathan’s contest live. Here is all the information you require.
When does the Hot Dot Eating Contest air?
ESPN2 will broadcast the men’s annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on Friday at 12 p.m. on July 4. At 10:45 on ESPN3, Miki Sudo will also participate in the women’s competition.Both channels will thereafter resume their regular programming.
How to watch the Nathan s Hot Dog Contest online for free
Check out DirecTV (free trial) or Fubo TV (free trial) if you want to record the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest or other ESPN material (or even Fourth of July content) as it becomes accessible online.
You may still celebrate American Independence and sign up for any of these services using a VPN if you’re not in the United States. There are no boundaries to hot dog competitions. Just be sure to select a US server as your location. Among the safest options are NordVPN and ExpressVPN. In addition to steep reductions, both programs come with a 100% money-back guarantee for the first 30 days.
| Streaming Service | Cost | Free Trial? |
|---|---|---|
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DIRECTV |
$74.99 |
Yes |
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Fubo TV |
$84.99 |
Yes |
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