Our Story

CanastaMatch was conceived when my wife and I learned to play Modern American Canasta in 2023.  After taking the lessons, we had a difficult time finding other people to play with in our city, or even within a reasonable driving distance. We thought if it was difficult for us, living in a populous city like Scottsdale AZ, then surely other Canasta players encounter the same problem.  

We found that Facebook Canasta groups prove thousands of people are seeking others to play various versions of Canasta, however, Facebook Groups do not provide a comprehensive solution for people to easily meet the right people, at the right time and place to play the game.  We decided to address this problem by developing a comprehensive, FREE, Canasta community website serving players of all versions of Canasta called CanastaMatch.

 Our mission is to connect and match Canasta players across the U.S. and Canada, both for in-person and online play.  For a full description of all the features of CanastaMatch, check out the Frequently Asked Questions page.

The CanastaMatch Community connects Canasta enthusiasts together in a vibrant community where you can play, learn, and grow your love for the game. Whether you're participating in online tournaments, attending in-person events, or creating your own Canasta Friends Group, our platform provides everything you need to enjoy the game and connect with fellow players all in one place. Please join our CanastaMatch Facebook group as well, to hear about the most recent developments on the CanastaMatch Website.

Welcome to CanastaMatch!

Alan Bakst

Founder, CanastaMatch L.L.C.