MLB's Nine-Nine-Nine Challenge: Official Branded Snack

0:00It's March 26. You're listening to Durham News today. AI-powered local news. Baseball fans know the 999 challenge all too well. It kicked off as a grassroots dare, scarfed down nine hot dogs and nine beers across nine innings at a game. Pure fan fun, captured on TikTok and Instagram for viral fame. Earlier this year, retired NFL star JJ Watts sped through it in just five and a half innings during a Milwaukee Brewers matchup. That clip exploded our mind, turning the trend mainstream. The Philly soon debuted their take at Citizens Bankpark in the postseason. Now Major League Baseball is jumping in big. On March 23, they announced a partnership with eating champ Joey Chestnut to offer an official version at six stadiums next season. City. Field for the Metz, Citizens Bankpark, Cours Field, Daikin Park, Kaufman Stadium, and Oracle Park. The catch? It scaled down to nine mini hot dogs

1:00and nine flight size beers for fans, 21 and older. Prices run from $54.99 to $65, plus tax in tip, served on a photogenic tray. While the look screams social media gold, early tries show skimpy pours that leave some fans wanting more. What began as a stomach-testing stunt has evolved into a branded ballpark bite, blending fan spirit with stadium sales. Music Music Music Music Music