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Featured Upcoming Experiences
Join us for one of our upcoming mahjong experiences!
Join us every Friday at Really Good Beer Stop for Friday Mahj Club! What started as a social Friday back in February, as turned into a weekly tradition of mahjong players coming together as a community for free open play. Really Good Beer Stop opens at noon and all guests are welcome in at that time to grab a seat at a table to meet new friends and play mahjong! Tables are first-come-first served. The Mahjong in the Sun volunteers to bring in additional tables and chairs making 12-15 tables of open play mahj every Friday! Stay tuned as we start to welcome in partners and sponsors to our Friday Mahj Club experiences. Pizza, beer, + prosecco available for purchase from Really Good Beer Stop Manager / bartender, Arielle!
Pickleball in the Morning. Mahjong in the Afternoon.
August 21–23 | Saddlebrook Resort | Wesley Chapel, Florida
Mahjong in the Sun + Pickleball in the Sun heading over to Saddlebrook Resort for a weekend of mahjong, pickleball, pool time, resort dining, prizes + a little friendly competition.
The highlight of the weekend is Saturday’s Saddlebrook Mahjong Getaway Championship, where players will compete throughout the day for the ultimate grand prize:
WIN A 2-NIGHT STAY AT SADDLEBROOK RESORT!
Come for the Championship, join us for Friday night mahjong, add some Saturday morning pickleball—or make a weekend getaway out of it. One event or the whole experience, you choose!
Upcoming Mahjong Events + Experiences
Whether you’re joining us close to home in Northeast Florida—from Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra to Nocatee and St. Augustine—or catching us on the road, there’s always a seat waiting at the table. Explore our upcoming local events plus special experiences at premier pickleball, mahjong and resort destinations across the country.
Come for the mahjong. Stay for the destination, the community + the fun.
Wednesday, August 19 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Really Good Beer Stop – Nocatee
Hosted by Mahjong in the Sun
Join us for Sunset Mahj Wednesday, Mahjong in the Sun’s new weekly hosted mahjong experience at Really Good Beer Stop Nocatee!
Sunset Mahj Wednesdays are designed to take the guesswork out of finding people to play with. Reserve your seat, show up and we’ll take care of the rest. We’ll organize players by experience level, host four games throughout the evening and keep track of scores as you play your way onto our monthly Sunset Mahj leaderboard.
Come on your own, bring a friend or bring your whole mahj crew. The goal is to play great games, meet new people and make Wednesday nights something you look forward to every week.
Your August 19 Experience Includes:
Reserved seat for the evening
4-8 hosted games of American Mahjong
Seating organized by experience level
Weekly scoring + monthly leaderboard standings
Weekly prize opportunity
Raffles + surprise giveaways
Hosted by the Mahjong in the Sun team
A fun, welcoming community of local mahjong players
August 19 Weekly Prize
To be announced!
Mahj + Pizza + Drinks
Really Good Beer Stop will have pizza, beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase throughout the evening. Grab dinner, order your favorite drink and settle in for a night of mahjong.
Admission
$20 per player / $15 per player if you’re registered for the Bambird Scramble
Your ticket reserves your seat for the August 19 experience. Space is limited based on available mahjong tables, so advance registration is encouraged.
Who Should Attend?
Sunset Mahj Wednesdays are for players who already know the basics of American Mahjong and can play independently. You do not need to be an expert or competitive player!
Newer players, social players and experienced players are all welcome, and we’ll do our best to seat players with others at a similar experience level.
Brand new to mahjong? Check out our upcoming Mahjong 101 experiences so we can get you ready to join us on Wednesday nights!
Come Alone — We’ll Have Your Table Waiting
No mahjong group? No problem. In fact, that’s one of the biggest reasons we created Sunset Mahj Wednesdays.
You don’t need to find three friends, organize a table or figure out where to play. Just reserve your seat and come mahj with us.
Saturday, August 22 | 11:30 AM–5:00 PM
Optional Pickleball: 8:00–10:00 AM
The Saddlebrook Mahjong Getaway Championship
Mahj all day. Play for a getaway.
Join Mahjong in the Sun for the signature experience of our Saddlebrook weekend: The Saddlebrook Mahjong Getaway Championship — a full day of mahjong, friendly competition, resort time, prizes + plenty of fun, all leading up to one incredible grand prize:
🏆 A 2-NIGHT STAY AT SADDLEBROOK RESORT!
Come with friends or come solo and settle in for an afternoon of hosted play with the Mahjong in the Sun team. Every player will play 12 games of American Mahjong, with scores tracked throughout the day and plenty to play for until the very last tile.
You don't need to be a tournament player — this is a social competition designed to bring people together for a really fun day of mahjong + resort life.
To kick off the day, players will be assigned to tables based on experience level, so you’ll start the Championship playing alongside others at a similar pace. From there, table assignments will shift throughout the day based on scores as we move through the Championship rounds.
The Championship Format
ROUND 1 | 4 Games
Everyone begins with four scored games of American Mahjong, with scores recorded throughout the round.
ROUND 2 | 4 Games
Players will then be seeded based on their Round 1 scores for another four-game round.
FINAL ROUND | 4 Games
After eight games, the Top 4 players advance to the Championship Table for four final games and the chance to become our Saddlebrook Mahjong Getaway Champion.
🏆 GRAND PRIZE: A 2-NIGHT STAY AT SADDLEBROOK RESORT!
Didn't make the Championship Table? You're not done yet!
Everyone else will be reseeded to play four more games amongst fellow players, with scores tracked for a special Final Round prize.
That means everyone plays 12 games — and everyone has something to play for through the final round!
Plus, we'll have additional prizes, raffles + surprises throughout the day.
Your Championship Ticket Includes
12 games of American Mahjong
Chance to advance to the Championship Table
Chance to win a 2-night stay at Saddlebrook Resort
A special Final Round prize for players outside the Championship Table
Prizes, raffles + surprises throughout the day
Light bites from GOAT Restaurant + Bar
One complimentary drink ticket
15% off food + beverages throughout the day at GOAT Restaurant + Bar and Palmhaus, Saddlebrook's poolside restaurant + bar
Mahjong tiles + racks provided
Access to enjoy the Super Pool + resort amenities throughout the day
Optional morning pickleball with the Pickleball in the Sun crew
Start Your Day with Pickleball in the Sun
Because around here, we believe in pickleball in the morning + mahjong in the afternoon.
Championship guests can choose to join the Pickleball in the Sun crew from 8:00–10:00 AM for complimentary social pickleball before we hit the mahjong tables.
Whether you're an experienced pickleball player or just want to get out on the courts and have some fun, it's completely optional and designed to be a social start to the day.
Hospitality suites will be available after pickleball so you can shower, freshen up + get ready for the Championship.
Prefer to skip pickleball? No problem — arrive ready to mahj at 11:30 AM!
Staying for the Weekend?
Make a weekend of it at Saddlebrook Resort!
After the Championship wraps at 5 PM, overnight guests can keep the tiles going with us for Sunset Poolside Mahj.
Grab a drink, enjoy the pool + resort, and settle in for even more mahjong as the sun goes down.
Then we'll do it all over again Sunday morning with optional pickleball + Breakfast Mahj before wrapping up our Saddlebrook weekend.
Tickets
$90 per person
10% Off for Saddlebrook Resort Members
Saddlebrook Resort Members can use code SADDLEBROOKMEMBER at checkout to receive the member rate.
Member tickets are reserved for current Saddlebrook Resort members. The attendee list will be shared with the Saddlebrook Resort team to verify membership.
Who Should Join?
The Saddlebrook Mahjong Getaway Championship is designed for players who already know how to play American Mahjong and can play independently.
You do not need to be a tournament player or an expert. This is a social competition where the goal is to play a lot of mahjong, meet new people, enjoy some friendly competition and experience a day at Saddlebrook Resort.
Come with your mahj crew or come solo — we'll take care of the tables, rotations + competition throughout the day.
12 games. One Championship Table. One incredible getaway.
Pickleball in the morning. Mahjong in the afternoon. Poolside mahj at sunset.
Come for the Championship. Stay for the Mahjcation.
Presented by Mahjong in the Sun + Pickleball in the Sun in partnership with Saddlebrook Resort.
Complimentary Valet Parking: Valet parking is complimentary for Mahjong in the Sun guests upon arrival at Saddlebrook Resort.
Join the Mahjong in the Sun Lifestyle
Find your table. Meet your people. Mahj with us wherever you are.
