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It’s time, yet again, for one of America’s weirdest traditions: Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest. The men’s competition — with defending champ Joey Chestnut — kicks off on July 4, at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET, on ESPN2, meaning it can be livestreamed on any streaming service that carries said network, namely DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a one-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.
The women’s contest — with defending champ Miki Sudo — will reply on ESPN2 during the men’s competition. Otherwise, viewers can tune in at 7:45 a.m. PT/10:45 a.m. ET via the ESPN App. Those with an ESPN Unlimited subscription can access Chestnut’s isolation camera starting at 9:30 a.m. PT/12:30 p.m. ET. The men’s contest will also simulcast on ABC starting at 12:30 p.m. ET as part of the Disney Celebrates America special. Like ESPN2, ABC is available via DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a one-day free trial), Sling (in select markets) and Hulu + Live TV.
At a Glance: How to Watch Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest 2026
