How to Cancel The League in 2026 (Escape the $400/Month Membership)
Updated 2026-02-26 · 6 min read
💰 The Most Expensive Dating App
The League is the priciest dating app on the market. Member: $99/month. Owner: $299/month. Investor: $399/month. That's up to $4,788/year for a dating app. The premium tiers promise priority matching, unlimited likes, and VIP access to League events. But the app's exclusive waitlist model means even paying users often get only 3-5 matches per day — at $399/month, each match costs roughly $3-$4.
Cancel Your Membership
Through the App Store (most subscriptions):
iOS: Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions → The League → Cancel Subscription
Android: Google Play → Profile → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions → The League → Cancel
Your membership stays active until the end of the current billing period
In the app:
Open The League → Settings (gear icon)
Tap Membership
Tap Cancel Membership
If you don't see a cancel option, your billing is through the App Store — cancel there instead
Request a Refund
Apple: reportaproblem.apple.com → find The League charge → request refund
Google Play: play.google.com/store/account → Order history → The League → Report a problem
The League directly: Email support@theleague.com — cite "service not as described" if you received significantly fewer matches than promised
Credit card chargeback: If within 60-120 days and the app didn't deliver promised features
Is Exclusivity Worth It?
The League's value proposition is "curated, ambitious people." But consider:
Small user pool: The exclusivity means fewer potential matches, not better ones
Same people across apps: Most League users are also on Hinge and Bumble — you'll see them there for free
Waitlist is artificial: The waitlist creates urgency, but acceptance rates are higher than marketed
Location dependency: Outside major cities (NYC, SF, LA, Chicago), the user pool is very small
Hinge's free tier targets the same demographic: Educated professionals seeking relationships
Better Alternatives
Hinge (Free): "Designed to be deleted" — same professional demographic, robust free features, conversation-focused
Bumble (Free): Women message first, strong professional user base, free core features
Raya ($7.99/month): If you want exclusivity at 1/50th the price (creative/entertainment industry focused)
Inner Circle ($25/month): Curated dating for professionals, significantly cheaper than The League
Matchmaking services ($5,000-$25,000): If you genuinely want curated, personal introductions — a one-time matchmaking fee may cost less annually than The League Investor tier
💸 The Real Math
The League Owner at $299/month = $3,588/year. Hinge Preferred ($34.99/month) = $420/year. You save $3,168/year — enough for a solo trip to Europe where you'll meet more interesting people than any dating app could serve you.
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