A first-of-its-kind event
Grab a seat. Play for the record.
Wednesday, January 20, 2027
United States & CanadaFor one day, thousands of Canasta players across the United States and Canada will sit down at the same time, for something bigger than a game. Canasta Day raises funds for Childhood Apraxia of Speech and partner charities, and aims to set a world record for the largest simultaneous Canasta game. All you have to do is take a seat.
- $50 goes to the charity you chooseApraxia Voice, Lustgarten Foundation or Maccabi USA.
$25 in raffle tickets includedYour chance to win prizes on the day.- All levels welcomeBeginner, intermediate or advanced. New to Canasta? We’ll connect you with a teacher ahead of time.
Your seat, assigned for youPlayer assignments and event details are sent from December 31, 2026.
Participating Cities
9 cities and counting across the United States and Canada. Sign up as a player and we’ll seat you at a table near you on January 20.
Boca RatonFlorida
MiamiFlorida
ChicagoIllinois
ScottsdaleArizona
DenverColorado
New YorkNew York
Los AngelesCalifornia
MontrealQuebec
TorontoOntarioOne game. One day. One record.
How to join as a player
Three steps to your seat
Register
Fill in the player form in a couple of minutes: your city, your skill level and the charity you want to support.
Get your seat
From December 31, 2026 you receive your table assignment and event details. Come alone, with your partner or with friends.
Play on January 20
Sit down with thousands of players at the same time and help set a world record for the largest simultaneous Canasta game.
Want to host tables at your home, club or community center? Sign up as a host
Can’t make it to a table? Play online.
Canasta Day is Canasta Junction’s Charity of the Month in January. Join the online charity tournament from anywhere: 100% of the funds go to the charities.
Play cards. Change lives.
Where your game goes
Apraxia Voice
“All kids have something to say. Just listen…”
A Freddy Cohen Foundation, Apraxia Voice supports children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech and their families. It co-organizes Canasta Day with the Canasta League of America.
About Apraxia Voice →Funding research to find a cure for pancreatic cancer. Choose it when you register.
Visit Lustgarten →Building Jewish pride through sports. Choose it when you register.
Visit Maccabi USA →The Canasta League of America brings players, clubs and captains together across North America.
Visit the CLA →The online canasta app hosting the Canasta Day charity tournament in January.
Play on Canasta Junction →Be part of Canasta history
On January 20, take your seat with thousands of players and help kids find their voice.
Sign up to play