Joey Chestnut, the number-one-ranked competitive eater in the world, will defend his world bagel-eating title against the world’s top-ranked Major League Eating athletes at the third-annual Siegel’s Bagelmania World Bagel Eating Championship at 11 am on Saturday, February 1, in Las Vegas.
Major League Eating competitors will return to iconic Jewish delicatessen Siegel’s Bagelmania to battle for the championship title and belt as well as a share of $10,000 in prize money.
Last year, Chestnut took the championship belt after eating 15 bagels with cream cheese, edging out the number-three-ranked eater Geoffrey Esper, who consumed 14.5 bagels and the number-four-ranked James Webb, who ate 13.
Top-ranked competitive eaters in attendance at the 2025 event will include:
- Number-one-ranked Joey Chestnut from Indianapolis, Ind.
- Number-two-ranked Patrick Bertoletti from Chicago, Ill.
- Number-three-ranked Geoffrey Esper from Oxford, Mass.
- Number-four-ranked James Webb from Sydney, Aus.
- Number-six-ranked Nick Wehry from Tampa, Fla.
- Number-seven ranked Gideon Oji from Morrow, GA
- Number-fifteen ranked George Chiger from Pocono Pines, PA
“Las Vegas is the ultimate stage where legends are made and world champions are crowned,” says Sam Barclay, emcee at Major League Eating. “This year promises to be one for the history books as our elite eaters seek to claim the coveted Bagel-Eating Champion title. Get ready for a jaw-dropping showdown!”
“After last year’s incredible success, we’re leveling up for an even more exciting sequel,” says Michael Crandall, chief business officer at Siegel’s Bagelmania. “We’re thrilled to host Joey Chestnut and an all-star lineup again as they go head-to-head for a $10,000 prize purse and world glory. Join us for a spectacular event celebrating the best bagels in Las Vegas!”
