Frequently Asked Questions

Smatch is a free sports dating app that connects people through shared athletic interests. It helps you find sports partners based on your location, preferred sports, and skill level. Whether you're looking for a tennis partner, a running buddy, or someone to join your cycling group, Smatch makes it easy to connect with like-minded sports enthusiasts in your city.

Yes, Smatch is completely free to download and use. You can create a profile, browse sports partners, send connection requests, and chat with matches at no cost. Premium features are available for users who want enhanced functionality, but the core experience is free.

Smatch supports over 70 sports including tennis, padel, badminton, running, cycling, swimming, football, basketball, volleyball, yoga, climbing, skiing, surfing, martial arts, dance, and many more. You can add multiple sports to your profile with different skill levels for each.

After creating your profile and adding your sports, Smatch will show you compatible partners in your area. You can browse by city, filter by sport and skill level, and see how far potential partners are from your location. Send a 'Smatch' request to connect, and once accepted, you can start chatting and planning sessions.

Smatch is available in major cities across Europe including Paris, London, Zurich, Geneva, Barcelona, Madrid, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels, Milan, and many more. We're constantly expanding to new cities. Check our cities page to see if your city is available.

Smatch uses a smart algorithm that considers multiple factors: your sports preferences, skill level, location, and availability. The algorithm prioritizes showing you partners who match your skill level and are geographically close to you, making it more likely you'll find compatible partners for regular sessions.

While Smatch is primarily designed to help you find sports partners, many users have formed romantic connections through shared athletic activities. Sports are a great way to meet people with similar lifestyles and interests. The app focuses on connecting people through sports, but where those connections lead is up to you.

Yes, we take data privacy very seriously. Smatch complies with GDPR and Swiss data protection laws. We use encryption for sensitive data, never share your personal information with third parties without consent, and give you full control over your data. You can read our full Privacy Policy for more details.

You can report any user directly from their profile by tapping the report button. Our moderation team reviews all reports within 24 hours and takes appropriate action. You can also block users to prevent them from contacting you.

Yes, you can delete your account at any time from the app settings. Simply go to Settings > Account > Delete Account. All your personal data will be permanently removed from our servers within 30 days as required by GDPR.