DateSwitch’s Speed Dating Events Invite Time-Conscious Professionals to Meet & Flirt in a Low-Pressure Setting

The Short Version: Dating involves a lot of trial and error. Singles can spend weeks upon weeks trying out dates in search of the right fit, and it can be a frustratingly slow process. Fortunately, DateSwitch hosts professional speed dating events that condense months of dates into a single evening. The steady flow of five-minute minidates help singles jump-start their love lives in just a couple hours. You can mark down which potential matches you’d like to see again, and DateSwitch will let you know if the feeling is mutual. You’ll receive the contact information of singles who like you back, and then it’s off to the races! Plus, if you don’t like anyone at the event, you can come back another night for free. DateSwitch’s speed dating events are terrific opportunities to put yourself out there, have fun, and meet dozens of date prospects in your area.

When a guy I’d been chatting with online suggested we meet up at my favorite pizza place, I was totally into it. I happily blocked off time on a Tuesday night because I expected to enjoy a cheesy and romantic first date.

Sadly, my date was a self-absorbed chatterbox, and he wouldn’t let me get a word in edgewise. I wanted to leave within the first five minutes of meeting him.

Unlucky for me, we were at a busy restaurant where it took 30 minutes to be seated, 40 minutes to get our food, and another 30 minutes before I could make my escape. By the time I got to my car, I was so mad at myself for letting my time be monopolized like that. Between work, my family, and my dog, I don’t have a lot of free time to waste on bad dates, and it’s a huge letdown to invest time in the wrong person.

DateSwitch is a national speed dating company with a strong foothold in North America.

Singles with full-time careers often want to maximize their time and get the most out of their love lives — and that’s what speed dating does. Instead of spending an evening meeting one person, you can meet dozens of viable dates at a well-organized event. Since 2005, DateSwitch has hosted some of the most popular speed dating events in the US and Canada.

Founded by Jeremy and Lauren Bollinger, DateSwitch supports single men and women looking for a more efficient way to meet people. These speed dating events are dynamic opportunities to mix things up with singles around town.

DateSwitch’s national network of venues and hosts serve up low-pressure social spaces where conversation comes easy. Whether you’re looking for a new friend or a hot date, you’re sure to have fun introducing yourself to friendly and eligible prospects at DateSwitch’s streamlined speed dating events.

DateSwitch events take place all year round in more than 25 major cities, including Miami, Charlotte, Toronto, Indianapolis, San Francisco, and Seattle. Check the calendar to find out about upcoming events in your area. You can register for a speed dating event with just a click and get your ticket to an exciting night of flirtation and fun.

Some DateSwitch events offer happy hours or special contests to help attendees connect.

Unlike a regular blind date, speed dating has a clear structure that moves singles along from one connection to the next. It’s like swiping, but in person. You meet someone, have a five-minute chat, and, when the bell rings, you part ways and privately mark down if you’re interested in seeing that person again. At the end of the night, the DateSwitch organizers help mutual matches exchange contact details.

If you didn’t like any of the dozens of dates you met, your next DateSwitch event is free! That’s how confident the team is that you’ll have a great time.

DateSwitch’s speed dating events group attendees by age, so it’s easy to bond with the people who show up. The venue is usually a bar or restaurant with a laid-back and casual vibe. Attendees are encouraged to linger over drinks with anyone who stands out from the crowd. According to the website, 90% of DateSwitch attendees come alone, but they leave with a pocketful of phone numbers and date options.

“This should be on every singleton’s bucket list to do at least once,” said Christine in a DateSwitch testimonial.

Speed dating events offer a unique singles-friendly environment where people are eager to meet one another and make a new love connection. DateSwitch has fine-tuned the process to facilitate romance for singles who want to skip the small talk and get to the happily-ever-after.

Over the years, DateSwitch.com has heard back from quite a few happy couples who found each other on a minidate. These speed dating events bring daters out of their shells and often yield fantastic results ranging from short-term dates to long-term relationships.

Megan said she and her boyfriend met at a DateSwitch event and have been together for over two months. “We had that instant attraction that you can only know when you meet someone in person,” she wrote in her testimonial. “I don’t know that we would have realized our connection had we met online. Thank you DateSwitch.”

“It is 500% better than online dating. You get to know and feel the connection [and] chemistry right away in a stress-free environment.” — Neisha, a DateSwitch event attendee

Sometimes it isn’t even about finding the person; some singles are just plain excited to find a lot of date-worthy people in one place. “I could’ve marked yes for all of the attendees,” Karen wrote to the team. “It was hard to say no to any of the guys. It was the most fun way to meet and get to know many very nice men. Five minutes flew by so fast!”

Susanna wrote to DateSwitch upon getting engaged: “I’m either dreaming, or this is one of the best days of my life! Mike, who I met at your event, asked me to marry him.” Needless to say, she said yes. Their love story wouldn’t have been possible if they hadn’t taken a chance and gone to a DateSwitch event.

When I have a bit of free time to spare on dating, I want to make the most of it. I do not want to sit in bored silence while an oblivious first date tells me his life story. Thankfully, speed dating events cut down on the time suck of bad dates and make the whole experience more enjoyable. If you don’t like someone, you can move on within a few minutes.

Since 2005, DateSwitch has perfected the speed dating model in big cities across the US and Canada and given local singles a chance to mingle without making a serious time commitment. The structure of a speed dating event allows daters to relax and enjoy a streamlined search for compatible matches. You can treat yourself to a night of flirtatious introductions by checking out a DateSwitch event near you.

“I was nervous, but the host and guests made me feel comfortable,” an attendee named Ruby said. “Lots of nice people. It was much easier than I thought it’d be.”