| Cover | Feb. 04, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 4, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 001-37636 |
| Entity Registrant Name | MATCH GROUP, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001575189 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-4278917 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 8750 North Central Expressway, Suite 1400 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Dallas |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75231 |
| City Area Code | 214 |
| Local Phone Number | 576-9352 |
| Written Communications | true |
| Soliciting Material | true |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.001 |
| Trading Symbol | MTCH |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
