# Tinder Hosts In-Person Meetups

> Tinder launches meetups after users tired of app-only dating.
- Title: Tinder Hosts In-Person Meetups · Dexerto | Shortify
- Summary: Tinder launches meetups after users tired of app-only dating. Tinder CEO Spencer Rascoff says they're running in-person events in 50 cities to help users…
- Keywords: tinder, spencer rascoff, in-person meetups, match group, online dating, 50 cities, gaming, sports, Hosts, In-Person, Meetups, Dexerto
- Source: Dexerto — https://dexerto.com/entertainment/tinder-is-hosting-in-person-meet-ups-as-users-get-tired-of-just-matching-on-app-3420424
- Author: Connor Bennett
- Published: 2026-10-20T13:35:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tinder, spencer rascoff, in-person meetups, match group, online dating, 50 cities, gaming, sports
## Tinder CEO addresses in-person trends
Tinder CEO Spencer Rascoff says users want face-to-face meetings, not just app matches.

> We have so much research that shows that people want to meet in person, at events, including from this new study
## Tinder expands in-person events globally
Tinder now runs meet-ups in 50 cities worldwide to help users connect face-to-face.

> We’ve done it to rejuvenate interest in the category of online dating
## Tinder events not for profit
Tinder's in-person events aim to get users talking away from the app, not make money for Match Group.

> These in-person events aren’t being held for the purpose of making money for Match Group
## Key takeaway

Tinder CEO Spencer Rascoff says they're running in-person events in 50 cities to help users meet face-to-face.