Joey Chestnut vs. Takeru Kobayashi live results, highlights from 2024 Netflix hot dog eating contest

One of sport’s greatest rivalries is set to be rekindled in 2024. It’s only right that such a feast would take place in Sin City, a place where gluttony finds company.

Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi are luminaries in the world of competitive eating, having racked up 22 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest crowns between them. That’s not to mention the dozens of other competitions in which they have vanquished opponents, from tacos, deep-fried asparagus and boysenberry pie (Chestnut) to rice balls and cow brains (Kobayashi.)

All of that is to say, Chestnut and Kobayashi are to competitive eating what Magic and Bird were to basketball, what Borg and McEnroe were to tennis, what Didion and Babitz were to cultural criticism. That is to say, they elevate one another in a way few others could. Whenever they clash with one another, sparks tend to fly. So too does the harrowing aroma of meat sweats, but that’s an entirely different story.

Chestnut and Kobayashi are the flag bearers for competitive eating as we know it. And the sport’s two greatest luminaries are returning to the spotlight to face each other one last time, this time in Las Vegas.

Chestnut and Kobayashi will duel in a battle of gullets. Their substance of choice? None other than hot dogs, the food that brought them to the world’s attention in the first place.

The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Chestnut and Kobayashi’s fight for munchie supremacy. Follow below for highlights, analysis and more as two of the 21st century’s greatest showmen attempt to keep their wits — and stomach — under the bright lights.

Joey Chestnut vs. Takeru Kobayashi live results, highlights from 2024 Netflix special

(All times Eastern)

3:53 p.m.: And we’re off from HyperX Arena!

3:52 p.m.: The duo set up their stations to their liking. Here we go…

3:49 p.m.: Kobayashi struts into the arena next. He shaved his head for this one, the final competition of his glittering career.

3:48 p.m.: Chestnut takes to the pulpit first!

3:40 p.m.: WWE standouts Rey Mysterio and Amos make their way to the stage to hype up the crowd! We’re about three minutes from the start of Chestnut vs. Kobayashi!

WHY IS REY MYSTERIO HERE🤣 https://t.co/fHWcaWlE26 pic.twitter.com/fUHvMsuj47

— Pav (@WrestlinGifs) September 2, 2024

3:32 p.m.: Shutkever does it! History is made in Sin City! She now holds the world record for most watermelon ate in three minutes!

24-time Guinness World Record holder Leah Shutkever attempting the record for most watermelon eaten in THREE MINUTES. #ChestnutVSKobayashi pic.twitter.com/Pifry5hrWf

— Netflix (@netflix) September 2, 2024

3:30 p.m.: Next up! The watermelon contest! Shutkever will attempt to eat more than 2,400 grams of watermelon — the equivalent of nearly 20 hot dogs.

3:18 p.m.: Stonie vanquishes his American foes! He eats 53 wings in three minutes; 17 more than his Olympic competitors. What a performance by the competitive eater-turned YouTube supernova.

Matt Stonie pic.twitter.com/6oeEcRiyn2

— HEWY (@NBAWHOLE) September 2, 2024

3:15 p.m.: First matchup up the day is Stonie vs. Team USA. Here we go…

3:07 p.m.: In addition to the glory, the victors will also receive a $ 100,000 grand prize.

3:05 p.m.: Netflix’s executives brought out the big guns for this one. Riggle, Nikki Garcia (formerly of WWE’s Bella Twins), Chris Rose and Cari Champion are all offering their analysis for today’s matchup(s). We’re about 40 minutes from the food war.

2:59 p.m.: We’re mere moments away from the start of Netflix’s live event. For a reminder, Chestnut and Kobayashi aren’t the only standouts set to compete with one another. So too will Matt Stonie and Olympians Ryan Murphy, Ryan Lochte and Max Irving, who will face off with one another to see who can eat more chicken wings. Leah Shutkever will also attempt to set a world record for most watermelon ate in a three minute spell.

#ChestnutVSKobayashi: Unfinished Beef is LIVE on Netflix in ONE HOUR. Here’s the official lineup:

🍗 MATT STONIE VS. THREE OLYMPIANS: Ryan Murphy, Max Irving, and Ryan Lochte compete against Stonie in a chicken wing eating showdown.

🍉 LEAH SHUTKEVER SPEED EATING: 24-time… pic.twitter.com/MRXJfdm3vp

— Netflix (@netflix) September 2, 2024

2:40 p.m.: Although there’s a mutual respect between Chestnut and Kobayashi for their eating skills, there doesn’t appear to be much love lost between the two. Chestnut revealed that Kobayashi blocked him on social media when the Japanese standout had his riff with Major League Eating. Years later and that block remains in place, Chestnut told Pablo Torre.

Reminder that Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi aren’t exactly on good terms. 👀 https://t.co/v1gNoRgLvN

— Pablo Torre Finds Out (@pablofindsout) September 2, 2024

2:30 p.m.: It’s a packed house at HyperX Arena for this one. What better way to spend Labor Day than watching two eaters munch their way to glory under the Sin City glow.

There’s a packed house at HyperX Arena is Las Vegas for Joey Chestnut vs. Kobayashi in a battle for hot dog superiority.

The action will officially kick off on @Netflix at 3 PM ET. pic.twitter.com/48oj05jkeQ

— BroBible (@BroBible) September 2, 2024

2:25 p.m.: The (potential) champ is here: Joey Chestnut has arrived at HyperX Arena for Monday’s clash of food titans.

JOEY CHESTNUT IS HERE #ChestnutVSKobayashi pic.twitter.com/Ke0grymLo8

— Netflix (@netflix) September 2, 2024

2:20 p.m.: Plenty of fanfare for today’s contest. Look no further than the face-off between the two, a symbol of the competition’s significance on the world stage.

Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi have a staredown before they compete against each other for the first time in 15 YEARS.

The #ChestnutVSKobayashi: Unfinished Beef hot dog eating competition is LIVE on Netflix tomorrow at 12PM PT / 3PM ET. pic.twitter.com/OnYYQeyIa1

— Netflix (@netflix) September 1, 2024

2:15 p.m.: Here’s a look at how competitive eating’s two greatest talents prepared for today’s festivities:

Here’s how Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi trained for today’s competition. #ChestnutVSKobayashi: Unfinished Beef is LIVE on Netflix in THREE HOURS. pic.twitter.com/4fleSPEplv

— Netflix (@netflix) September 2, 2024

2:00 p.m.: A reminder for those who haven’t been here before: Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi will be tasked with stuffing as many franks down their gullet as possible in a 10-minute interval. There are a handful of rules to take into account; for starters, neither competitor can dunk the buns or hot dogs into liquid. Additionally, all hot dogs must be downed while residing in the bun.

Here’s comedian Rob Riggle with more:

NO DUNKING
DOGS IN BUNS
10 MINUTES

Rob Riggle presents the official rules of the Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef hot dog eating competition 🌭 LIVE on Netflix, September 2 at 12pm PT/3pm ET! pic.twitter.com/8B2ddz5blN

— Netflix (@netflix) August 29, 2024

What time is Joey Chestnut vs. Takeru Kobayashi today?

Start time: 3:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. local time)
Live stream: Netflix

Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi will butt heads — and stomachs — live from Las Vegas’ HyperX Arena starting at 3:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. local time).

The action can be found exclusively on Netflix, which paid above the odds to air the broadcast the most recent chapter in Chestnut and Kobayashi’s epic rivalry.

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