Joey Chestnut Wins 17th Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest at Coney Island

Joey Chestnut made a triumphant return to the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2025, reclaiming his title by consuming 70.5 hot dogs in 10 minutes to win his 17th championship. Chestnut had been banned from the 2024 contest due to a contract dispute involving his endorsement deal with plant-based hot dog company Impossible Foods but resolved the issues to compete this year. Although he fell short of his personal record of 76 hot dogs set in 2021, Chestnut dominated the competition, finishing well ahead of runner-up Patrick Bertoletti. In the women's division, Miki Sudo won her 11th straight title by eating 33 hot dogs, though she was off her record-setting pace from last year and noted the buns felt larger. The contest, held annually at Coney Island since 1972, continues to draw significant attention with live broadcasts and enthusiastic fan participation. Chestnut's victory solidifies his status as the sport's greatest competitor, while Sudo maintains her reign in the women's field.