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Joey Chestnut Downs 275 Impossible Nuggets During Giants–Dodgers Game

The Bay Area stunt highlights his deepening partnership with Impossible Foods following the sponsorship dispute that sidelined him from Nathan’s in 2024.

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Joey Chestnut eats past 200 nuggets halfway through the game Friday between the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers at Oracle Park. The competitive eating legend surpassed the challenge of 99 nuggets in nine innings of baseball.
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Overview

  • The promotion took place on September 12 at Oracle Park during the San Francisco Giants–Los Angeles Dodgers matchup.
  • Marketed as the 99-in-nine-innings challenge, Chestnut blew past the goal by the second inning and finished at 275 nuggets, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
  • Impossible Foods ran a nationwide sweepstakes that selected fan Jayson Toweh to face Chestnut, with travel, lodging, and game tickets provided.
  • The company brought a large supply to the ballpark, reportedly around 2,000 nuggets, with dipping sauces and warm water available during the attempt.
  • The exhibition adds to Chestnut’s 2025 public appearances after returning to Nathan’s, leveraging his star power at sports venues in his home region.