Join us for the  second annual New Orleans Mahjong Classic , returning to the historic Hotel Monteleone in the heart of the French Quarter, the weekend of October 23–24, 2026. After a sold-out debut in 2025, this one-of-a-kind event has quickly become the largest nonprofit Mahjong tournament in the country. If you missed it last year, now is your chance to experience Mahjong in the Big Easy at its best. Mahjong influencer and instructor Molly “Mahjong” Hardy returns to direct the tournament and headline the weekend. It’s time to crown the 2026 Queen (or King) of New Orleans Mahjong and receive some major prizes.

  • More exclusive tournament: Limited to 300 players
  • Merchandise for Sale - Commemorative t-shirts and other items!  (Stay tuned as these will also be available online so that you can wear them for the tournament!)  
  • Four rounds of Mahjong: Expanded gameplay based on player feedback
  • Enhanced venue experience: Tournament play returns to the Iberville Ballroom, with lunch hosted in the Queen Anne Ballroom
  • Featured presentation: Molly Hardy will introduce the new tiletime app, alongside a presentation from Trinity Loaves & Fishes

All net proceeds from the New Orleans Mahjong Classic benefit Trinity Loaves & Fishes, a ministry of Trinity Episcopal Church that provided 65,500 meals in 2025 to neighbors in need across New Orleans. What began in the wake of Hurricane Katrina as a grassroots bag-lunch ministry has grown into a wide-reaching food program serving the city through daily meal distribution, hot food service, summer and after-school support, and direct outreach to unhoused communities. Trinity Loaves & Fishes can do this work because of a strong network of volunteers, generous donors, grant support, and community partnerships. Your participation helps keep this mission moving forward and directly supports a stronger, more nourished New Orleans.

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The weekend kicks off with an expanded Sips & Sweets pre-party on Friday, October 23 in the Queen Anne Ballroom at Hotel Monteleone. We'll welcome Mahjong Molly, and up to 200 guests! Let's make this a BIG party!  Presented in partnership with tiletime, the evening will feature champagne, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, a cash bar, shopping, raffles, and interactive activities—all in a fun, social setting for Mahjong enthusiasts to connect before tournament day.

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Saturday Tournament Schedule

Check-In
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
(Grab some coffee, mimosas, Bloody Marys, small breakfast bites, and pastries!)

Round 1 (*Each round equals 4 games)
9:00 AM – 9:55 AM

Round 2
10:05 AM – 11:00 AM

Lunch & Speaker (Mahjong Molly & TLF)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Round 3
12:10 PM – 1:05 PM

Round 4
1:15 PM – 2:10 PM

Awards
Immediately following Round 4

Check-in will be available Friday evening and is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. Times and location details will be shared soon.

Enjoy an extended New Orleans-style buffet lunch between the second and third rounds, complete with mimosas and a Bloody Mary bar, as Molly “Mahjong” Hardy takes the stage as a featured speaker and introduces her new app, tiletime. Trinity Loaves & Fishes will also share more about its feeding ministry and the impact this event helps make possible. Tournament play concludes at 2:10PM, with awards immediately following, allowing guests plenty of time to enjoy the French Quarter afterward.

The New Orleans Mahjong Classic will follow American Mahjong rules as established by the National Mah Jongg League. To create a more exclusive experience, the 2026 tournament is limited to 300 players.

Molly Hardy, National Mahjong Instructor and Influencer

Mahjong influencer and instructor Molly “Mahjong” Hardy is back to direct the tournament and headline the weekend. A standout voice in the national Mahjong community, Molly has helped bring fresh energy and new audiences to the game nationwide. During lunch, she’ll also introduce tiletime, her exciting new app built to simplify event planning, game management, and community connection for Mahjong lovers everywhere.

Learn more at https://www.mahjongmolly.com/

Aaron Taylor, Executive Director of Trinity Loaves and Fishes

Aaron will share the inspiring mission and impact of Trinity Loaves and Fishes (TLF). Serving over 65,500 meals annually, TLF provides nourishment and hope to those in need across New Orleans. Through heartfelt stories and impactful insights, Aaron will highlight the program’s work and the power of coming together to make a meaningful difference in the community.

Tickets are inclusive of four rounds of Mahjong, a New Orleans-inspired lunch in a separate ballroom, and a Mimosa & Bloody Mary bar, all set in the elegant Iberville Ballroom at the historic Hotel Monteleone. This event will sell out fast, priced at $250.00, with only 300 tournament tickets available. The Sips and Sweet party, sponsored by TileTime, is available for $200 with a limit of 200 tickets!

Hotel Accommodations

Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

On-site rooms are limited.
Special room rates are available for players: Book Online

If you wish to book rooms via phone:
Block Code: Trinity Loaves & Fishes
Hotel Monteleone - (504) 523-3341

Transportation

Airport Recommendation
Fly into Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Parking
Valet parking is available at Hotel Monteleone, with additional street and garage parking throughout the French Quarter.

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