1. Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
First prize: $10,000
This is understandably the biggest hot dog eating contest considering it’s the most popular and has lasted for over 100 years. There is a qualifying round and the main competition, which usually has 20 contestants. This is broadcast on ESPN and averages over a million viewers. The grand prize winner receives $10,000.
That concludes our list of the 10 biggest hot dog eating contests in the world. Are you hungry now?