Molly Schuyler Wins Las Vegas' First Wing Bowl With 189 Wings

The iconic eating competition made its debut outside Philadelphia, drawing top competitive eaters to the Plaza Hotel & Casino.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Las Vegas Wing Bowl, the first edition of the iconic eating competition held outside of Philadelphia since its inception in 1993, took place at the Plaza Hotel & Casino on February 7. Molly Schuyler emerged victorious after devouring 189 wings, cementing her status as one of the world's greatest competitive eaters. Notorious BOB finished second with 162 wings, while Molly's husband Dan Kennedy placed third with 117 wings.

Why it matters

The Wing Bowl's arrival in Las Vegas marks a significant expansion for the long-running event, which has traditionally been held in Philadelphia. The competition showcased the city's growing appetite for high-energy, spectacle-driven entertainment, drawing top competitive eaters from around the world to the Plaza Hotel & Casino.

The details

The Las Vegas Wing Bowl featured 20 of the best competitive eaters in the world in a 3-round wing-eating competition with $5,000 in prize money on the line. Emcees Jesse Pynnonen of Finland and British competitive eating star Adam Moran guided the audience through the event, while Vernon Cathy served as a special guest judge. After the competition, participants and guests enjoyed a lively after-party with a live performance by Trapt, a cash bar, and limited-edition Wing Bowl beer from Beer Zombies.

  • The Las Vegas Wing Bowl took place on February 7, 2026.
  • The event marked the first time the iconic eating competition was held outside of Philadelphia since its inception in 1993.

The players

Molly Schuyler

A renowned competitive eater who won the Las Vegas Wing Bowl by consuming 189 wings, further cementing her status as one of the world's greatest in the sport.

Notorious BOB

A top competitive eater who finished in second place at the Las Vegas Wing Bowl, consuming 162 wings.

Dan Kennedy

Molly Schuyler's husband, who placed third in the Las Vegas Wing Bowl by eating 117 wings.

Jesse Pynnonen

A Finnish emcee who guided the audience through the Las Vegas Wing Bowl event.

Adam Moran

A British competitive eating star who served as an emcee for the Las Vegas Wing Bowl.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The successful debut of the Wing Bowl in Las Vegas highlights the city's growing appetite for high-energy, spectacle-driven entertainment, and the event's expansion outside of its traditional Philadelphia home demonstrates the growing popularity of competitive eating as a form of entertainment.