Stallions face “must win” home game + world champ eater Joey Chestnut in town

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Birmingham Stallions run onto Protective Stadium. (Joseph Wu / Bham Now)

Giddy up Birmingham! This Saturday our Birmingham Stallions are playing at Protective for the UFL’s final playoff spot.

It is also likely the last Stallions UFL home game for 2026.

What do the Stallions need to do to make the playoffs? First, take care of business and beat the Houston Gamblers.

If we can do that, the Stallions need help on Sunday. 

In a nutshell, we need the DC Defenders to defeat the Orlando Storm AND the Columbus Aviators defeat the Louisville Kings during the May 31st slate of games.

If everything falls into place, the Stallions will appear in the playoffs for the 5th consecutive year.  

First things first Stallions fans… win on Saturday.

Here are the details:

World’s Greatest Competitive Eater in Town – Joey Chestnut

Before the big Stallions game on Saturday, Birmingham sports fans are in for a treat on Thirsty Thursday with the Birmingham Barons.

World Champion Competitive Eater Joey Chesnut  is in town.

The 17-time Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest winner will be holding a meet & greet with his fans. 

Fun fact: Chestnut is not only a hot dog eating aficionado, he holds 55 world records across 55 different disciplines 

In addition to Thursday’s game, the Barons are playing this weekend with some great promotions including a tribute on Friday to the baseball movie classic The Sandlot.

Pat Byington
Pat Byington

Longtime conservationist. Former Executive Director at the Alabama Environmental Council and Wild South. Publisher of the Bama Environmental News for more than 18 years. Career highlights include playing an active role in the creation of Alabama's Forever Wild program, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Dugger Mountain Wilderness, preservation of special places throughout the East through the Wilderness Society and the strengthening (making more stringent) the state of Alabama's cancer risk and mercury standards.

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