Joey Chestnut added another chapter to his legendary competitive eating career by winning the 2026 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4. The 42-year-old consumed 70½ hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes.
Chestnut received $10,000 for finishing first in the men’s competition. Nathan’s Famous awards equal prize money to the men’s and women’s champions, with a total purse of $40,000 divided among the top five finishers in each contest.
According to USA Today, Chestnut effectively earned about $141.84 per hot dog consumed during this year’s competition.
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What is Joey Chestnut’s net worth?
Chestnut will receive $10,000 for winning the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2026; the prize money will not change from previous years.
