# Matador - Sports

> Combat sports event planning and attendance app for athletes, fans, and organizers. (iPhone/iPad app by Matador - Combat Sports Seminars.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matador-sports/id6469504447 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matador - Combat Sports Seminars](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792310617)
- Category: Sports
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 104 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-05-28
- Data updated: 2026-07-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matador-sports/id6469504447/reviews.md

## What is Matador?

Matador® is a global platform built specifically for combat sports, connecting athletes, coaches, gyms, event organizers, sponsors and practitioners through a single ecosystem.

Whether you're looking to discover a new gym, attend a seminar, book a private session, manage memberships, promote an event, sell instructionals or grow your combat sports business, Matador provides the tools to make it happen.
From Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling to Judo, MMA, Boxing, Muay Thai and Grappling, Matador is designed to support the entire combat sports community.

Core Features

Athlete Demand Heat Maps
Matador's unique demand mapping technology allows athletes and coaches to visualize real-time interest from practitioners around the world.
Users can express interest in training with specific athletes, creating demand signals that help athletes identify where seminars, camps, private sessions and appearances are most likely to succeed.

Event & Seminar Management
Create, manage and promote combat sports events from a single platform.

Features include:
- Event creation and management
- Ticket sales and registration
- QR code attendee check-in
- Event administration tools
- Push notifications
- Attendance tracking
- Gym Toolkit

Matador provides gyms with powerful management tools designed specifically for combat sports academies.

Features include:
- Membership management
- Attendance tracking
- Member check-in and check-out
- Timetables and class scheduling
- Coach and staff management
- Announcements and communication
- Waivers and governance documents
- Gym profile management
- Discover Gyms
- Practitioners can discover combat sports gyms through an interactive map and directory.
- Gym owners can claim and manage their gym profiles, showcase facilities, publish schedules and connect directly with potential members.
- Private Sessions
- Athletes and coaches can publish their availability and offer one-to-one training sessions directly through the platform.
Users can:
- Browse coach availability
- Book private sessions
- Receive availability notifications
- Communicate directly with coaches

Courses & Instructionals
Athletes can upload and sell premium instructional content to a global audience.

Features include:
- Video course hosting
- Secure content delivery
- Lifetime access purchases
- Direct athlete monetization
- Athlete, Gym & Community Connections
- Matador enables direct communication between athletes, gyms and practitioners.
Users can:
- Follow athletes
- Connect with gyms
- Receive updates and announcements
- Discover training opportunities
- Build relationships across the combat sports community

For Practitioners
- Discover gyms near you
- Find seminars and events
- Follow your favourite athletes
- Book private coaching sessions
- Purchase instructionals
- Receive personalised notifications
- Connect with the wider combat sports community

For Athletes & Coaches
- Visualize demand with heat maps
- Identify new seminar opportunities
- Create and promote events
- Sell tickets
- Offer private sessions
- Publish instructionals
- Build a global audience
- Connect directly with gyms

For Gym Owners
- Manage memberships
- Track attendance
- Communicate with members
- Store waivers and documents
- Promote events and seminars
- Showcase your gym
- Grow your community

Our Mission
Combat sports remain fragmented across websites, social media platforms, messaging groups and spreadsheets.
Matador brings the community together through one platform designed specifically for the unique needs of combat sports.
By connecting athletes, gyms and practitioners, Matador helps create more opportunities to train, learn, compete and grow.

One Platform.
One Account.
One Combat Sports Ecosystem.
Discover. Learn. Grow.

## Key features

- Intelligent matching algorithm for events
- Real-time demand insights for organizers
- Travel planner with GeoSync© technology
- Location-based notifications
- Maximize earnings and fan engagement
- Discover optimal event locations

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matador-sports/id6469504447/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing App

*2024-11-25*

This app is KILLER!!! I finally found one that actually does what I need.  And the latest update made it even better.  I can finally relax.

## Frequently asked questions about Matador

### What is Matador used for?

Matador is an app designed to revolutionize event planning and attendance for combat sports athletes, fans, and organizers. It helps users find and organize seminars, plan travel, and maximize engagement and earnings.

### How does Matador help athletes and hosts?

Athletes and hosts can use Matador to discover optimal locations for seminars based on real-time demand, increase earnings by planning events in high-demand areas, and utilize attendee data to tailor their seminars.

### How does Matador help fans and enthusiasts?

Fans and enthusiasts can find and attend events that match their interests and budget, discover new opportunities by swiping through potential events and hosts, and stay informed about upcoming events with personalized notifications.

### Does Matador have ads?

No, Matador is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### What devices does Matador support?

Matador is available on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Matador updated?

The latest version of Matador was released on May 14, 2026, indicating active development and regular updates.

### What is the age rating for Matador?

Matador has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and above.

### Is Matador free to use?

Yes, Matador is available for free, with no cost to download or use its core features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.6.1 — 2026-07-16

- Simplified tabs layout
- New explore page condensing features into one place
- Better feature navigation

### 6.5.0 — 2026-06-11

- Bug fixes & Performance improvements

### 6.4.0 — 2026-05-28

- More feature focused UI
- Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 6.3.0 — 2026-05-25

- Bug fixes and performance improvements
- New system to categorise combat sports disciplines and experience levels
- Better unified athlete views

### 6.1.1 — 2026-05-14

- New gym management functionality
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

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