What channel is the Hot Dog Eating Contest on? Time, TV schedule, live streams to watch Nathan's 2024 competition

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The Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, a July 4th staple dating back to 1972, is primed for another spectacle on Coney Island this Thursday on Independence Day.

This year's event will crown a new men's champion for the first time since 2015. Joey "Jaws" Chestnut, the eight-time defending champion, will not compete due to a conflicting endorsement deal with Impossible Food.

Chestnut's absence opens the door for an array of other prolific eaters to seize the crown. Favorites on the men's side include last year's runner-up Geoffrey Esper and third-place finisher James Webb.

In the women's competition, Miki Sudo looks to win her third consecutive title. Sudo devoured 39.5 hot dogs and buns in last year's event.

Here is everything that you need to know about the 2024 Hot Dog Eating Contest, including TV and live stream information.

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What channel is the hot dog eating contest today?

• TV channel: ESPN2 | ESPN3
• Live stream: Fubo

Live coverage of the 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest will air on ESPN2 beginning at noon ET. The women's portion of the contest will begin on ESPN3.

Viewers can stream the action on Fubo , which offers a free trial so you can try before you buy.

Hot dog eating contest start time

• Date: Thursday, July 4
• Women's contest: 10:45 a.m. ET
• Men's contest: Noon ET

The women's contest kickstarts the competition at 10:45 a.m. ET, with the men's portion of the event following at roughly 12 p.m. ET.

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