matt stonie

Matt Stonie is a prominent competitive eater and YouTube personality, renowned for his numerous world records and his victory in the 2015 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. After dethroning eight-time champion Joey Chestnut to win the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in July 2015 by consuming 62 hot dogs, Matt Stonie cemented his status as a top-tier competitive eater. His competitive eating career began in 2010 with an initial victory in a lobster roll eating contest in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. This early success led him to become the youngest member of Major League Eating (MLE) at the time, making his official debut at the Stockton Deep Fried Asparagus Championship in 2011.

Stonie quickly established a reputation for consistent participation and record-breaking performances across various food categories. Beyond the competitive eating circuit, Stonie cultivated a significant online presence, developing a highly successful YouTube channel where he regularly posts engaging eating challenges. As of January 2024, his channel has amassed over 16.3 million subscribers and garnered an impressive 3.62 billion video views, with several individual videos exceeding 145 million views. This expansive digital platform has substantially broadened his impact and reach beyond traditional circuits.

Expanding his brand into the culinary business, Stonie partnered with TGI Fridays in August 2022 to launch his own fast-casual restaurant franchise, Stonie Bowls. This innovative venture specializes in large-portion rice and poke bowls, reflecting his expertise and interest in food beyond the competitive arena. Most recently, in September 2024, Stonie was a prominent participant in the Netflix event ‘Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef,’ where he secured an undercard win in a chicken wing eating contest against three Olympians.

He continues to hold numerous world records within competitive eating, demonstrating enduring dedication and remarkable capacity in the sport.