Sparrow Mahjong Club is a premier destination for American Mahjong in Charlotte, NC, offering a vibrant community for players of all levels. Their Mahjong 101 class is a comprehensive 2.5 to 3-hour beginner lesson ($50) designed to introduce the fundamentals of the game, including tile recognition, basic rules, and the structure of the National Mahjongg League (NMJL) card. For those looking to practice in a social setting, the club hosts Weekly Open Play sessions where everything you need—from luxury tiles to mats and racks—is provided.
Open Play is typically priced at $10 per session (or included in a $45/month membership) and follows a regular weekly schedule:
- Mondays at 6:00 PM: Hosted at Rally (101 Southside Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217).
- Mondays at 7:00 PM: Hosted at The Club House (16715 Orchard Stone Run, Ste 200, Charlotte, NC 28277)
- Tuesdays at 7:00 PM: Hosted at Open Tap (5010 Carmel Center Dr, Charlotte, NC 28226).
- Wednesdays at 6:30 PM: Hosted at The Auto Pour (11000 Red Stone Dr, Indian Land, SC 29707—just south of Charlotte)..
Instructors are often on-site during these sessions to answer questions, making it a perfect environment for beginners to transition from the classroom to live gameplay.
