Joey Chestnut pleads guilty after bar fight — here’s what it will mean for July 4 Nathan’s competition
Joey Chestnut has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge stemming from a bar fight. He received 180 days of probation but will still participate in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Chestnut expressed regret over the incident and is committed to avoiding similar situations in the future.
- ▪Joey Chestnut pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge after a bar altercation.
- ▪He was sentenced to 180 days of probation and has no travel restrictions.
- ▪The incident involved Chestnut striking a man after a handshake, which he does not fully remember.
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Sports Joey Chestnut pleads guilty after bar fight — here’s what it will mean for July 4 Nathan’s competition By Christian Arnold Published May 19, 2026, 9:42 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Joey Chestnut took a bite out of something more than just a hot dog. The well-known competitive eater pleaded guilty in April to a misdemeanor battery charge and was given 180 days of probation after getting involved in a bar altercation, Us Weekly first reported. Court records showed that the perennial Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest champ pleaded guilty and was sentenced to probation. He had previously been granted a petition to travel outside of the state of Indiana, where the altercation took place and where he resides.
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