The League

The League: dating with an admissions process and a curated community

The League is a dating app that presents itself as a selective, curated platform. Its proposition targets people seeking a long-term relationship who, according to the company itself, have high standards. Access is not automatic: applicants go through an admissions process, and the community is described as made up of motivated users with a defined profile.

Profile selection and peer review

The app states that members of its community review and vote on applications within the app. To improve the chances of getting in, the company recommends verifying your account, optimizing your photos, completing the 'About Me' section, and other profile information. Verification relies on LinkedIn to confirm accounts and screen out fake profiles, with the stated goal of maintaining an authentic and safe community.

Daily recommendations and affinity algorithm

Each day, during the so-called 'Happy Hour', the system delivers a curated set of profiles ('Batch') to review. The company says it strives to show each user only people who meet their preferences and who also match theirs, prioritizing those with a reasonable chance of conversing. The daily selection is finite and is presented as an alternative to unlimited swiping. According to the company, average usage time on The League is under ten minutes a day, compared with the hour a day it says singles spend on average on other dating apps.

Messaging, match expiration, and reliability score

The platform warns that liking many profiles without starting a conversation hurts the user themselves, as it increases their 'flakiness score' and relegates them in the matching algorithm. Matches expire after 14 days, a measure the company describes as a way to avoid leaving conversations open indefinitely.

Advanced search and video chat

In addition to automatic recommendations, members can explore the member base and filter profiles according to their preferences using the search feature. The app also includes 1:1 video chat to get to know the other person before a first date, without needing to exchange phone numbers; the company presents it as a convenient, cost-effective, and safer option.

International presence and contact

The company maintains separate contact channels for press, partnerships, member support, and general inquiries. In India, it has a Grievance Officer and a registered address under the name The League c/o Raunaq Singh Kohli in Gurgaon. The site also links to specific policies for Colorado and Australia, indicating operations or regulatory compliance in those markets.

Location and contact

The League c/o Raunaq Singh Kohli, Level 12, Two Horizon Center, Golf Course Road, DLF 5, Sector 43, GURGAON HR 1220022