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Joey Chestnut to Attempt 99 Impossible Nuggets at Giants–Dodgers Game

The appearance follows his July return to the Nathan’s throne.

Joey Chestnut competes in the men’s competition at Nathan’s Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, 2025 in New York City. Joey Chestnut makes his return to the Nathan’s Famous 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest to compete for a 17th win after missing the 2024 event due to a sponsorship dispute with Major League Eating. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images)
Joey Chestnut of San Jose is the top-ranked competitive eater in the world. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/WireImage)

Overview

  • Chestnut will try to eat 99 plant-based chicken nuggets during the first nine innings at Oracle Park on Friday.
  • He will be stationed at The Glove with contest winner Jayson Toweh and influencers Danny and Zach Guarino.
  • The stunt is a Bay Area homecoming for the Vallejo native who attended San Jose State.
  • He reclaimed the Nathan’s Fourth of July title this year with 70½ hot dogs in 10 minutes, his 17th win in 20 tries.
  • He sat out the 2024 Coney Island contest after a one-year suspension tied to his deal promoting Impossible nuggets.