Speed Dating and Singles Events
Meeting people in a room, on purpose. Speed dating never went away, and the format has spread into dinner clubs, run clubs and hosted group nights that sell out weeks ahead. CitySwoon, OnSpeedDating, MyCheekyDate, Thursday and Timeleft run the busiest US calendars, mostly in larger cities. A good organizer keeps the age brackets honest, balances sign-ups so nobody sits out a round, and picks a venue where you can hear each other. Our grade covers ticket price against the number of people you actually meet, refund rules, how far the events reach beyond New York and Los Angeles, and what follow-up you get.
- 1B+
Luvvly
Age-selected speed dating with 6 to 9 timed mini-dates per event in major US cities. Attendees match via app after, receiving mutual contacts within a day.
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Chicago-exclusive speed dating since 2007, 2,073+ verified events, in-person only with 16-40 participants per event, six to seven minute timed dates in neighborhood venues.
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A NYC-based singles event company founded by certified dating coach Elle Wilson, built around the Plus-One Party format where attendees bring a friend to ensure vetted, balanced gatherings.
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Speed dating and singles mixers across 50+ US cities, casual format without scorecards or whistles, includes online matching platform alongside in-person events.
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Algorithmic speed dating across 24+ U.S. cities and international markets, pairing you with compatible singles in real time and matching you afterward through machine learning.
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Established speed dating operator since 2007 with 50+ cities across four continents, smart-card matching system, and a published refund guarantee.
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NYC and Austin events company running speed dating, yacht parties, and themed mixers since 2008 for singles across diverse age groups and identities.
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Weekly singles-only events across 150+ cities worldwide. Bar nights, run clubs, comedy, and more. Branded as an app but the actual product is the in-person event.
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A Chicago-based speed dating and social event company founded in 2023, known for selected age-bracket events, low-pressure atmospheres, and activity mixers ranging from pickleball to trivia nights.
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NYC speed dating and singles mixers for the 25-35 age bracket, sold out events with a 3,000+ attendee track record, events hosted in Brooklyn neighborhoods.
- 11B
222
Personality-matched group dinners and social activities in 18 US and international cities, run by two humans per event for an icebreaker and smooth introductions.
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A nationwide speed-dating format where women get padlocks and men get keys to get matches and earn raffle prizes. Runs in 44+ cities with a focus on fun and casual connection.
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Jewish singles organization hosting large-scale social parties and virtual speed dating across 20+ U.S. and international cities. Best known for the annual Christmas Eve party.
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NYC's largest speed dating operator by volume, running 4,800+ events since 2007 with 5-minute dates, age-bracket breakdowns, and multiple weekly events.
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NYC-based speed dating operator specializing in niche and themed events for Jewish singles, LGBTQ participants, professionals, and other specific communities.
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High-volume NYC speed dating with 20 to 40 timed dates per evening, plus niche demographic nights for LGBTQ+, Christian, Jewish, Ebony, and age-specific singles.
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Denver and Boulder speed dating paired with fitness workouts, where singles partner up for timed exercise rounds and then connect through an app.
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Exclusive NYC members club with five-minute speed dating in upscale venues, open bar included. Requires paid membership and event ticket. Known for a affluent crowd with a noted gender imbalance.
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Nationwide speed dating and networking events since 2001, matching singles by shared interests rather than demographics, with in-person and online options.
- 20C+
Timeleft
Weekly group dinners and social activities in 200+ cities. Groups of six strangers. Explicitly friendship-focused, not a dating platform, though romantic connections happen naturally.