Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Will Go On

Posted: June 17, 2020 at 9:28 am

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest will still happen — but with some changes.

TMZ says the event will take place at a “private location without fans” and that the competitors have been reduced by a third “to ensure social distancing.”

All staffers will wear masks and gloves, and all eaters will be tested for COVID-19 before the event.

Also Major League Eating, the organization behind the contest, and the eaters will donate to local food banks and will honor essential workers in New York City.