ESPN to Televise Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog-Eating Contest on July 4

Summer entertainment continues this weekend with Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog-Eating Contest. The annual event takes place on July 4th and ESPN will be televising all of the excitement.

What’s happening:

  • Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog-Eating Contest will air live on Saturday, July 4, at noon ET on ESPN.
  • The one-hour telecast marks the 17th consecutive year ESPN has televised the event.
  • Coverage kicks off at 12pm ET, with the women’s championship, followed by the men’s championship.
  • Nathan’s Famous will conduct the 2020 Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest in Coney Island on Saturday, July 4, 2020.
  • The annual contest, an American holiday tradition that traditionally has been held on the corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues for generations, will take place in a private location with COVID-19 safety measures in place.
  • Commentators:
  • The special event will feature commentary and analysis by:
    • ESPN Mike Golic Jr. with the play-by-play
    • ESPN’s Jason Fitz
    • Major League Eating’s Richard Shea with an in-depth analysis

Competitor Milestones:

  • Joey Chestnut is competing for a record 13th title in the men’s contest against 5 other competitors
  • Miki Sudo will be competing in the women’s contest for her 7th title.

Don’t miss out:

Encore presentations of Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog-Eating Contest will air:

  • Saturday, July 4th
    • ESPN2 at 4 pm and 8 pm ET
    • ESPNews at 2 pm and 9 pm ET
  • Sunday, July 5th:
    • ESPNNews at 12 am and 2 pm ET
    • ESPN2 at 11 pm ET