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Aramark Sports + Entertainment\u2019s Culinary Creativity Takes the Field at Eight MLB Stadiums as Umpires Shout \u201cPlay Ball!\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n

\nAramark\u2019s 9-9-9 Challenge is Back with an Expansion Across Multiple Ballparks and Collaboration with Competitive Eating Legend Joey Chestnut<\/p>\n

Joey Chestnut Takes on the Challenge Here<\/a><\/p>\n

PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nAs Major League Baseball prepares to welcome fans back for another season of unforgettable moments, Aramark Sports + Entertainment<\/a> (Aramark; NYSE: ARMK) is stepping up to the plate with a new lineup of culinary innovations, collectible souvenirs, and fan\u2011driven experiences debuting across eight MLB stadiums nationwide. Designed to capture the energy, flavor, and fun of gameday, these offerings showcase Aramark\u2019s continued commitment to elevating the ballpark experience from first pitch to final out.<\/p>\n

\nAmong this season\u2019s standout offerings is Aramark\u2019s popular 9\u20119\u20119 Challenge<\/b>, now expanded across multiple MLB ballparks. First introduced during the 2025 Philadelphia Phillies postseason at Citizens Bank Park, Aramark\u2019s version of the viral 9-9-9 dare \u2014 featuring nine mini hot dogs and nine flight\u2011sized beers enjoyed over nine innings \u2014 quickly became a fan favorite among guests 21+, generating buzz throughout the stadium and across social media and paving the way for a much bigger presence in 2026.<\/p>\n

\nTo celebrate its return, Aramark teamed up with competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut<\/b> to take on its 9-9-9 Challenge, spotlighting the playful spirit that has helped it become a standout gameday offering. Photos of Chestnut doing the challenge can be viewed here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\nAvailable at MLB stadiums across the country while supplies last, Aramark\u2019s 9-9-9 Challenge will be available to fans 21+ with valid, government-issued ID and served in custom, team-colored packaging that adds a collectible twist to the experience.<\/p>\n

\nAramark is also highlighting its culinary creativity this season through new concessions concepts, limited-time activations, and exclusive take-home souvenirs across all eight of its MLB-partner venues. These additions will shape the gameday experience and help set the stage for one of the most highly anticipated MLB events of the year: the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 15.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cA new season brings a chance to re-energize the fan experience, especially as we prepare for the 2026 MLB All\u2011Star Game in Aramark\u2019s hometown of Philadelphia this summer,\u201d said Alison Birdwell, President and CEO of Aramark Sports + Entertainment. \u201cWith that momentum in mind, our teams set out to create new culinary concepts, reimagined retail experiences, and unique in\u2011venue activations across our portfolio \u2014 all with a focus on amplifying what makes baseball so special and creating signature moments that fans will carry long after the final out.\u201d<\/p>\n

League-Wide Programming<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\nAramark continues to lead the industry in fan-focused culinary and retail innovation with the return and expansion of several experiential and collectible offerings (PHOTO LINK<\/a>):<\/p>\n

The 9-9-9 Challenge<\/b><\/p>\n

\nParticipating venues: Citi Field <\/b>(Willets Point Brewery); Citizens Bank Park<\/b> (Section 128); Coors Field<\/b> (Fanfare, Section 139); Daikin Park<\/b> (Crawford Dogs, Sections 109, 418); Kauffman Stadium<\/b> (Double Dip Hoagies, Section 247); and Oracle Park<\/b> (Doggie Diner, Scoreboard Plaza).<\/p>\n

Collectible Souvenirs Across MLB Venues<\/b><\/p>\n