Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Past Winners, Results by Year

The Fourth of July arriving signals that the 2026 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is set to take place at Coney Island.

The Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest began in 1967 when Walter Paul won the inaugural contest by eating 17 hot dogs during the hour-long competition. The annual circuit rose to true prominence in the early 2000s when Takeru Kobayashi won six consecutive Mustard Belts, before Joey Chestnut began his ascent in the sport.

How has history shaped the contest everyone enjoys today? Below, we’ll break down the previous winners and key results from the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in recent years.

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Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Past Winners, Results

Chestnut has won the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 17 times since making his debut in 2006. Meanwhile, the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest began holding a women’s competition in 2011, and Miki Sudo has won the women’s contest in 10 of the past 11 years.

Chestnut didn’t compete in 2024 due to a dispute with Major League Eating. He was banned from participating in the 2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest after he accepted an endorsement deal with Impossible Foods, a Nathan’s competitor. 

MLE informed Chestnut that a rule change regarding sponsors was the reason for the ban. However, Chestnut opted not to compete in the 2024 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. Instead, he attended a Fort Bliss “Pop Goes the Fort” event, where he competed in a 4-vs-1 eating competition and ate 57 hot dogs in 10 minutes.

After a one-year hiatus, Chestnut returned to the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2025. Let's take a closer look at the history of the contest this century.

2001-2010 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Winners, Results

• 2001 Men’s Champion: Takeru Kobayashi (50 hot dogs)
• 2002 Men’s Champion: Takeru Kobayashi (50 hot dogs)
• 2003 Men’s Champion: Takeru Kobayashi (44.5 hot dogs)
• 2004 Men’s Champion: Takeru Kobayashi (53.5 hot dogs)
• 2005 Men’s Champion: Takeru Kobayashi (49 hot dogs)
• 2006 Men’s Champion: Takeru Kobayashi (53.75 hot dogs)
• 2007 Men’s Champion: Joey Chestnut (66 hot dogs)
• 2008 Men’s Champion: Joey Chestnut (59 hot dogs)
• 2009 Men’s Champion: Joey Chestnut (68 hot dogs)
• 2010 Men’s Champion: Joey Chestnut (54 hot dogs)

2011-2015 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Winners, Results

• 2011 Men’s Champion: Joey Chestnut (62 hot dogs)
• 2011 Women’s Champion: Sonya Thomas (40 hot dogs)
• 2012 Men’s Champion: Joey Chestnut (68 hot dogs)
• 2012 Women’s Champion: Sonya Thomas (45 hot dogs)
• 2013 Men’s Champion: Joey Chestnut (69 hot dogs)
• 2013 Women’s Champion: Sonya Thomas (36.75 hot dogs)
• 2014 Men’s Champion: Joey Chestnut (61 hot dogs)
• 2014 Women’s Champion: Miki Sudo (34 hot dogs)
• 2015 Men’s Champion: Matthew Stonie (62 hot dogs)
• 2015 Women’s Champion: Miki Sudo (38 hot dogs)

2016-2020 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Winners, Results

• 2016 Men’s Champion: Joey Chestnut (70 hot dogs)
• 2016 Women’s Champion: Miki Sudo (38 hot dogs)
• 2017 Men’s Champion: Joey Chestnut (72 hot dogs)
• 2017 Women’s Champion: Miki Sudo (41 hot dogs)
• 2018 Men’s Champion: Joey Chestnut (74 hot dogs)
• 2018 Women’s Champion: Miki Sudo (37 hot dogs)
• 2019 Men’s Champion: Joey Chestnut (71 hot dogs)
• 2019 Women’s Champion: Miki Sudo (31 hot dogs)
• 2020 Men’s Champion: Joey Chestnut (75 hot dogs)
• 2020 Women’s Champion: Miki Sudo (48.5 hot dogs)

2021-2025 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Winners, Results

• 2021 Men’s Champion: Joey Chestnut (76 hot dogs)
• 2021 Women’s Champion: Michelle Lesco (30.75 hot dogs)
• 2022 Men’s Champion: Joey Chestnut (63 hot dogs)
• 2022 Women’s Champion: Miki Sudo (42 hot dogs)
• 2023 Men’s Champion: Joey Chestnut (62 hot dogs)
• 2023 Women’s Champion: Miki Sudo (39.5 hot dogs)
• 2024 Men’s Champion: Patrick Bertoletti (58 hot dogs)
• 2024 Women’s Champion: Miki Sudo (51 hot dogs)
• 2025 Men’s Champion: Joey Chestnut (70.5 hot dogs)
• 2025 Women’s Champion: Miki Sudo (33 hot dogs)

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The annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is set to occur on Coney Island for yet another year. In 2026, Joey Chestnut will look to win the Mustard Belt for the 10th time in his last 11 appearances, while Miki Sudo aims to win her 11th Mustard Belt on the women’s side. 

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