Major League Eating (MLE) is an organization that oversees competitive eating events in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1997, it promotes various eating contests where participants, known as competitive eaters, strive to consume large quantities of food within a set time limit. Competitions often feature popular foods like hot dogs, hamburgers, and pizza. The most famous event is the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, held on July 4th in Coney Island, New York. MLE maintains records and rankings for competitive eaters, celebrating their achievements in this unique sport.