Allsports 2026 Wing Eating Contest

How fast can you eat 10 wings? Be one of the first two people finished in one of our qualifying rounds to win a prize and earn the chance to compete in the finals on Wednesday, September 9th!
All stages of the contest will be held at our Salem Location in our all-new non-smoking event space 🙂

Qualifier Dates:
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 7:00pm
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 7:00pm
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 7:00pm

Final Event:
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 7:00pm

NOTE:
Eating competitions are inherently dangerous activities, and all participants expressly and voluntarily
Assume the risk of any and all injury and damage that may result from the participation in eating competitions.
Participants understand that such risks include, but are not limited to possible bodily injury, partial or total disability, paralysis, death or other injuries or damages.  Selection of participation in the event and the risk of loss, damage or injury shall at all times remain with the participant.  Participants will be required to execute a Waiver of Liability, Release, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement before participation.

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Eligibility:
The contest is open to all U.S. residents 21 years or older.  Employees of Allsports Cafe are not eligible to enter.  Void where prohibited.

To Enter

CAREFULLY READ THESE OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES AND ENTRY FORM FOR THE ALLSPORTS fOOTBALL KICK-OFF WING EATING CONTEST INCLUDING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY PROVISIONS.  Complete and sign this document below.  All entry forms and photos from the contest become the property of CMD INC and the Allsports Football Kick-off Wing Eating Contest.

Official Rules

  • The Wing Eating Challenge is open to all amateur eaters 21 years or older who are in good health.  Professional eaters or members of any professional eating organization are not eligible.
  • Any competitor with a serious ailment or health problem may not compete in the challenge.
  • Competitors may eat sitting down or standing up in their designated areas.  Any competitor leaving their designated area during the challenge will be disqualified.
  • Competitors may not make physical contact with any other competitor at any time.  Any competitor who deliberately contacts another competitor will be disqualified.
  • If a competitor vomits or regurgitates at any time  during the challenge or during the time period the wing count is being tallied, he or she will be disqualified.
  • The use of utensils is not allowed.
  • Chicken meat must be eaten directly from the bones. Stripping the bones of meat first and eating the meat at one time will NOT be allowed.
  • Competitors may not touch the wing basket or wings in the basket before the challenge begins.
  • Competitors  must place each and every finished chicken wing bone in their designated basket.
  • Failure to place wing bones into their designated basket will result in disqualification.
  • If contingencies or disputes arise at the challenge/before, during or after, that is not explicitly covered by these rules, the Executive Judge’s decision will stand with the same finality as the rules.

The Contest

  • There are 3 qualifying events leading up to the final wing eating contest. The First two (2) competitors in each qualifying event will be invited to return to compete in the Allsports Football Kick-off Wing Eating Contest.
  • Interested parties will be allowed to sign up for a qualifier between 5 and 6pm on the qualifying date.  Chosen participants are to report to the stage area no later than 6:30pm for contest preparation.  In the event someone does not show, another candidate will be chosen from any interested party.  The contest begins promptly at 7:00pm.
  • Each competitor will start with exactly ten (10) chicken wings covered with our WhoDat sauce.
  • Once the contest begins, the competitors will consume their allotted wings and place the eaten chicken wing bone into their designated wing receptacle.
  • Beverages are NOT allowed.
  • The first two (2) competitors who consume their ten (10) wings clean to the bone fastest will win a prize and be invited to compete in the Allsports Football Kick-off Wing Eating Contest.
  • In the event of a tie between 3 or more competitors, there will be a 60 second “run off” to determine the winner.  The runoff will consist of our Cry Baby Wings.

Final Authority

CMD Inc and Allsports Cafe has sole and complete discretion regarding all contest related matters.  All decisions regarding disqualification of a contestant(s) or winner(s) shall be subject to the sole and complete discretion of CMD Inc and Allsports Cafe.  You can be disqualified for any reason at any time.