Joey Chestnut Faces Ban from Nathan's Hot Dog Contest Over Sponsorship Conflict

The competitive eating champion's partnership with a rival brand could prevent him from defending his title on July 4th.

Joey Chestnut has been banned from the 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest due to a deal with Impossible Foods.
Chestnut remains hopeful that an agreement can be reached to allow him to compete.
The ban stems from Major League Eating's exclusivity rules, which prohibit partnerships with competing brands.
Chestnut will face his longtime rival Takeru Kobayashi in a Netflix event on September 2.
Matt Stonie, the only competitor to have beaten Chestnut in 17 years, believes Kobayashi has the potential to win.