Joey Chestnut to Compete Against Soldiers After Nathan's Hot Dog Contest Ban

The competitive eater will join Fort Bliss's Independence Day event following his disqualification over a sponsorship deal.

Chestnut will face four soldiers in a five-minute hot dog eating contest at Fort Bliss, Texas.
The ban from Nathan's contest stems from Chestnut's endorsement of plant-based hot dogs by Impossible Foods.
Approximately 15,000 attendees are expected at the 'Pop Goes the Fort' celebration.
Chestnut's rivalry with Nathan's organizers continues, with demands for an apology.
A separate competition with Takeru Kobayashi is planned for Labor Day on Netflix.