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How to watch Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
By Mike Gavin at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
The average adult consumes between 1,500 and 3,000 calories during a typical day. Joey Chestnut consumes about 20,000 during the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.
In 10 minutes.
That generally includes over 70 hot dogs, and nearly 1,500 grams of fat, and 2,000 grams of carbohydrates, ...
Key takeaway Joey Chestnut consumes about 20,000 during the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Why this matters in Frisco News
As Frisco residents gather to celebrate the Fourth of July, many will be tuning in to watch the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, a quirky tradition that has become a staple of the holiday. While the contest itself takes place in Coney Island, New York, the spectacle of competitive eating has a way of transcending geography, and locals may find themselves drawn to the impressive feats of Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo. For those in Frisco who enjoy a good hot dog, the contest may even inspire a backyard barbecue or trip to a local eatery, adding a fun and lighthearted twist to the patriotic celebrations. As the city marks the nation's 250th anniversary, the hot dog eating contest serves as a unique cultural phenomenon that brings people together, if only to marvel at the astonishing consumption of hot dogs and buns.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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What is this story about? The average adult consumes between 1,500 and 3,000 calories during a typical day. Joey Chestnut consumes about 20,000 during the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.
In 10 minutes.
That generally includes over 70 hot dogs, and nearly 1,500 grams of fat, and 2,000 grams of carbohydrates, ...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 2, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories and curated for Frisco News readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Mike Gavin at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories. To learn more about how Frisco News selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
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