London, Thursday 3rd July 2025: To mark the start of a huge summer in women’s football, Tinder is launching Tinder Hot Matches in London and Manchester - mixing football, flirting and first dates, the events are designed to help singles bond over their shared passion for the beautiful game. 

Part viewing party, part foosball tournament and part social mixer - Tinder Hot Matches will transform Shoreditch’s White Rabbit Studios (Saturday 5th July) and Factory International in Manchester (July 9th) into a space for connection, chemistry and competition with a foosball tournament, photo booth, and a line-up of DJs soundtracking the night from kickoff to the final whistle.

The events come as new research from Tinder shows just how deeply football is woven into UK Gen Z’s dating culture with 82% saying they’d go to a women’s football match for a first date. Among Gen Z respondents the findings also reveal: 

• Nearly a third (29%) are looking for new and exciting places to watch women’s football and meet like-minded people
• 1 in 5 (20%) say supporting the same team is essential for romantic chemistry
• 21% say whoever they date needs to support women’s football
• 50% say they’ve already found friends and dates through football events

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Sinead Purcell, Senior Communications Director at Tinder said: “Whether you're planning to cheer on your team or hoping to meet someone who shares your passion for women’s football, Tinder Hot Matches is your chance to experience the energy of the game - and maybe meet your match. Football brings people together in a way that feels natural, social, and fun - so we’re tapping into that to help spark real connections.”

Celebrating the growing crossover between women’s football and dating, Tinder has also teamed up Manchester City footballer Kerstin Casparij and her girlfriend Ruth Brown to front its new European campaign - Wherever it Takes You. The film celebrates queer love, real connection, and the unexpected places a ‘Like’ on Tinder can take you. From first dates to professional contracts and championship goals, the film traces Kerstin’s flourishing career and Ruth’s growing passion for the game - sparked by their meeting on Tinder two years ago.

Whether you're cheering for your favourite team or just looking for some sparks off the pitch, Tinder’s Hot Matches is set to be the social event of the summer. 

T&Cs apply - attendees must be 18+ to participate in the Tinder Hot Matches events. Subject to availability on a first come, first come first served basis. Sign up here