The 999 Challenge Is Perfect for El Paso Chihuahuas Fans

Some fans bring their gloves to the ballpark. Others bring an iron stomach and questionable decision-making skills. If you fall into the second category, there’s a game day challenge out there just waiting for you- and El Paso Chihuahuas games might be the perfect place to give it a try. Have you heard of the "999 Challenge"?

If you needed another way to make Chihuahuas games more interesting- see if you can handle this. It’s called the 999 Challenge, and no- it’s not a secret code or a new area code for the Borderland. This unofficial baseball tradition dares fans to push their limits over the course of a full game.. All you need is a ticket, a strong stomach, and a willingness to ignore your better judgment for about three hours.

Think of it as a sport within a sport- one that’s more about endurance than athleticism, and way messier.

Here’s how it works: 9 beers. 9 hot dogs. 9 innings. That’s it. Simple in theory—chaotic in practice. The challenge is to eat one hot dog and drink one beer per inning of a standard nine-inning baseball game. You’ve got from the first pitch to the final out to finish all 18 items. No shortcuts, no breaks, no mercy. And yes, that means keeping pace inning by inning- no chugging everything in the 8th and calling it a win.

The “rules” aren’t official, but most fans agree:

• 12 oz beers and standard-sized hot dogs are the baseline.
• Vomiting? Sorry, you’re disqualified.
• Everything must be done before the 9th inning ends.

It started as a goofy internet dare among Major League Baseball fans, but it’s spread like wildfire. And honestly? It’s tailor-made for minor league ballparks, where the food is good, the vibe is loose, and the mascots would probably join in on the shenanigans!

It sounds almost too easy. But, some have failed!

Do any Chihuahuas fans dare to attempt this challenge? I know for sure, many would crush it! Whether you finish all nine rounds or tap out by the fifth inning, the 999 Challenge is a ridiculous, hilarious way to turn a night (or day) at the ballpark into a story you’ll tell for years (or at least until your next Tums kicks in). And there’s no better backdrop for it than an El Paso Chihuahuas game, where the sun’s hot, the food’s spicy, and the fans know how to have a good time.