American Mahjong Guide

American Mahjong in Charlotte

Clubs, lessons, and events near Charlotte, NC — filter by beginner-friendly, free, lessons, open play, or social.

Getting Started in Charlotte

Charlotte's American Mahjong meets in restaurants, taprooms and community venues. Sparrow Mahjong Club holds open play on Monday to Wednesday evenings in South Charlotte, with an optional monthly membership. Queen City Mahjong offers assisted open play on Wednesdays, and Charlotte Mahjong runs monthly socials and beginner lessons. Crown & Tile in Belmont adds lessons and guided open play. Beginner lessons are listed by several of these groups, so you can pick the location and schedule that suit you.

New to the game? Read What Is American Mahjong? and the Beginner Guide before your first visit.

Mahjong Clubs

4 clubs match these filters.

  • Charlotte Mahjong

    Beginner FriendlyLessons AvailableOpen PlaySocial

    Charlotte-area American Mahjong community offering lessons, monthly social/open-play events, private lessons and hosted events.

    Monthly social events plus scheduled MAHJ 101/Part II lessons; private lessons and events available by booking.

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  • Crown & Tile

    Beginner FriendlyLessons AvailableOpen PlaySocial

    American Mahjong lessons, guided open play and private events based in Belmont and serving the greater Charlotte area.

    Scheduled 2-hour lessons and open play at Jekyll and Hyde Taphouse Grill in Belmont; Oct. 13 lesson and November/December open-play dates are posted.

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  • Queen City Mahjong

    Beginner FriendlyLessons AvailableOpen PlaySocial

    American Mahjong instruction and assisted open play serving Charlotte; founded by Jill Graham and additional instructors.

    Group lessons at the Junior League of Charlotte; assisted open play Wednesdays 6:00-8:00 PM at Gourmand Market at APEX across from SouthPark Mall; private socials also available.

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  • Sparrow Mahjong Club

    Beginner FriendlyLessons AvailableOpen PlaySocial

    Charlotte-based American Mahjong club offering weekly open play, beginner and advanced lessons, special events and tournaments.

    Weekly Open Play Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at venues in South Charlotte; membership is $45/month, with non-member event tickets also offered.

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    Verified Sep 2026 · Source

American Mahjong Lessons

  • Charlotte Mahjong

    Private LessonsGroup Lessons

    Teaches American Mahjong; beginner MAHJ 101 classes, Part II strategy lessons, private in-home lessons and hosted events. Upcoming October 2026 lessons are posted.

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    Verified Sep 2026 · Source

  • Mahj In The City

    Private LessonsGroup Lessons

    Group and private lessons, events and fundraisers. October 13-27 beginner series at The Grove is $65 per lesson or $185 for all three.

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    Verified Sep 2026 · Source

  • Mrs. Merriman Mahjong

    Private LessonsGroup Lessons

    American Mahjong lessons, assisted play and hosted gatherings across Charlotte; booking calendar and contact available. Site states National Mah Jongg League standard rules.

    Visit Mrs. Merriman Mahjong's website

    Verified Sep 2026 · Source

  • Queen City Mahjong

    Private LessonsGroup Lessons

    American Mahjong instruction based on official National Mah Jongg League rules. Boot camps, assisted open play, refresh/strategy classes and private socials. Private social lessons are $115/person for 4-6 people or $95/person for 7+.

    Visit Queen City Mahjong's website

    Verified Sep 2026 · Source

  • Sparrow Mahjong Club

    Private LessonsGroup Lessons

    American Mahjong 101 and 102 are $50 each; four-week Learning Series $100; private lessons available at varying price.

    Visit Sparrow Mahjong Club's website

    Verified Sep 2026 · Source

Upcoming Events

  • Open Play @ The Club House, MondaysOct 5
  • Mahjong 101 Lesson @ Rally PickleballOct 5
  • American Mahjong Open Play @ ToastiqueOct 5
  • Open Play @ Open Tap, TuesdaysOct 6
  • Let's Mahj for Young Life CapernaumOct 6
  • Get Mahj'N — Beginner Series @ The GroveOct 13
  • Mahjong 101 Lesson @ Rally PickleballOct 19
  • Get Mahj'N — Beginner Series @ The GroveOct 20

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