Joey Chestnut, the undisputed king of competitive eating, is set to take on a new challenge at the San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game at Oracle Park. This Friday, Chestnut will attempt to eat 99 Impossible Foods plant-based chicken nuggets in just nine innings.

The Challenge

The 99/9 Challenge is a unique event where Chestnut will be joined by a contest-winning fan who will compete alongside him. This event is part of the MLB showdown, adding an extra layer of excitement to the game.

Chestnut's Confidence

"I've done a lot of wild challenges over the years, but 99 nuggets in nine innings is a new one for me, and I'm fired up. Doing it back in the Bay where I grew up, at Oracle Park with the Giants, makes it even better," Chestnut said. "I'm a big fan, and it feels like a home game! ... I've been training, I'm feeling good, so 99 should go down no problem. Honestly, just talking about it is making me hungry. ... I hope they've got a few extras ready."

A Legendary Career

Chestnut, 41, is widely regarded as the king of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, winning the event a record 17 times. However, his résumé doesn't end there. He holds over 50 world records, including:

• 182 chicken wings in 30 minutes
• 141 hard-boiled eggs in eight minutes
• 384 gyozas in 10 minutes
• 102 tamales in 12 minutes

During halftime of a Cleveland Cavaliers game in March 2024, Chestnut competed in a pierogi eating contest and promptly ate 39 in two minutes, beating the combined score (22) of three other contestants.

The Anticipation

Therefore, it feels safe to say that 99 chicken nuggets are going down on Friday. Don't miss this historic event at the Dodgers-Giants game, where Joey Chestnut continues to push the boundaries of competitive eating.