Major League Eating is the authoritative global body overseeing all professional eating contests. As the driving force behind competitive eating, Major League Eating collaborates with sponsors to organize and promote top-tier eating events across a wide range of food categories. MLE-sanctioned contests offer thrilling entertainment for spectators and unparalleled media exposure.

Renowned competitive eaters like Joey Chestnut, Matt Stonie, Miki Sudo, Geoffrey Esper, and Eric “Badlands” Booker are all part of the Major League Eating roster. With around 70 events annually, including the iconic Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest, MLE partners with brands like Hostess, Hooters, ESPN, and Taco Bell to generate billions of consumer impressions each year. Major media outlets, including ESPN, CNN, and NBC News, regularly cover MLE events, showcasing the excitement and talent of the world's top competitive eaters