Speed dating is designed to give participants the opportunity to go on mini dates with anywhere from 10 to 25 (or more) people in a single evening. Each date lasts between 3 and 10 minutes, giving the pair time to get to know each other while also keeping them from being stuck with a bad match for too long.

How long do speed dating events last?

How long do speed dating events last? First of all, think about how long you want to give participants to get to know each other – the length of each speed date will vary depending on the organiser, although the norm is usually between three and eight minutes.