American Mahjong near New Orleans
There are 11 places to play American mahjong in and around New Orleans. Find players and join open games on BamBuddies.
American mahjong groups, teachers & recurring games listed in and around New Orleans.
Where to play in New Orleans (7)
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Mardijong Mondays (Kaylee Rongey)
New Orleans metro - rotating: Shimmy Shack (Harahan), Reginelli's (Elmwood), Ye Olde College Inn (New Orleans)
Every Monday night (~13 tables, ~50 players), registration required
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East Bank Regional Library Mah-jong for Fun
Metairie (4747 W. Napoleon Ave)
Almost every Tuesday, 2:00-4:00pm, free open play/learn
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New Orleans JCC - Mah Jongg Classes
Uptown New Orleans & Metairie
Six-session beginner series, multiple sessions June-August (Mon-Wed Uptown, Mon-Tue Metairie)
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NOLA Mahjong Classic (Trinity Episcopal Church)
French Quarter, New Orleans (Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St)
Annual tournament, Oct 23-24 2026 (2nd annual)
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Mahj at the Museum (New Orleans Museum of Art)
New Orleans (NOMA, 1 Collins Diboll Circle)
Annual fundraiser tournament & social play, Sept 27-28 2026
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Mahjong for a Mission (Hearts for Healing)
New Orleans (New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club, 5353 Laurel St)
Charity event with open play + beginner lessons, Apr 12 2026
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New Orleans Mah-Jongg American Style Meetup
New Orleans
Meetup group (no current events scheduled - confirm before attending)
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American Mahjong teachers and lessons in New Orleans (3)
4 teachers run lessons and beginner sessions in and around New Orleans — whether you spell it mahjong or mah jongg. New to the game? Start here. Showing 3 of 4.
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Fleur de Mahj
Metairie (110 Veterans Blvd, Ste 121)
Recurring classes, leagues, guided & open play throughout the year
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Mahjong Orleans
New Orleans
Lessons & events by request (southern-hospitality focus)
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Crescent & Tile Mahjong Co.
NOLA, Slidell, Covington, Mandeville, Lacombe (Northshore + New Orleans)
Beginner lessons, private mahjong nights, retreats (by booking)
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- Where can I play American mahjong in New Orleans?
- There are 11 groups, teachers and recurring games listed above. Open BamBuddies to find games with open seats near you.
- Can I take American mahjong lessons in New Orleans?
- Yes — 4 teachers are listed above, running lessons and beginner sessions. Most welcome complete beginners.
- Is it spelled mahjong or mah jongg?
- Both are used. Mah jongg is the older, traditional spelling (you will also see mahjongg); mahjong is the more common modern one. They are the same game, and the groups listed above use both.
- Do I need a full group to join?
- No — find open games that need players, or post your own and let the app fill the table.
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