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Find a mah jongg game near you
Mahjong is played in person, at tables, everywhere: library game afternoons, JCC and senior-center groups, standing clubs, and kitchen tables that grew into leagues. The hard part has never been finding players; it is finding the table. This directory lists real, recurring games, each verified against the venue's own public page, with no rankings and no paid placement.
It is young and it grows weekly. If your town is not here yet, the guide below the directory shows how to find a game almost anywhere in ten minutes, and if you run a game, tell us and we will list it free.
75 listings. Every one comes from the venue's own public page; none are paid placements.
Arizona
Granite Reef Senior Center · Scottsdale, AZ
Mondays, 10:30 am
International style also plays Fridays at noon.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Via Linda Senior Center · Scottsdale, AZ
Thursdays, 1:00 pm
NMJL card tournaments on select Saturdays too.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Tucson Chinese Cultural Center · Tucson, AZ
Thursdays; class 10 am-12 pm, open gameplay 9 am-2 pm
Part of the center's health and wellness program; day fee for non-members.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
California
Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Aptos Branch · Aptos, CA
Thursdays, 2:00-4:00 pm
Weekly Hong Kong style with lessons and a beginners table.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
East Bay, CA
Classes, strategy workshops, and monthly brunches; schedule by contact
Longtime NMJL-rules teacher in the Bay Area.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Peninsula Jewish Community Center · Foster City, CA
Thursdays 12:45-3:00 pm
Free unstructured drop-in, all levels; separate Chinese-style classes also run.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Fremont and Santa Clara venues · Fremont, CA
Multiple sessions per month, learn-to-play days plus biweekly ladder games
Over 1,000 past events; upcoming ladder dates listed.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
The Village in Northridge · Granada Hills, CA
Mondays, weekly
Free for members and residents, small fee for guests.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Los Angeles Public Library, Chatsworth Branch · Los Angeles, CA
Second Wednesday of the month, 1:00 pm
Monthly; experienced players teach beginners.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
The Box at Silver Lake Independent JCC · Los Angeles, CA
Monthly, 7-9 pm
Free for members, small fee for guests; upcoming dates posted.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Congregation Beth Am · San Diego, CA
Tuesdays evenings (afternoons in summer); virtual play Thursdays
Weekly synagogue game; bring the current NMJL card.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
San Francisco, CA
Scheduled group lessons plus private lessons on request
Teaches American and Hong Kong styles; summer group lessons listed.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
San Gabriel Community Recreation Center · San Gabriel, CA
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 8:00-11:00 am; Fridays 1:30-5:00 pm
Free open gameplay; participants may bring their own sets.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Colorado
Boulder JCC · Boulder, CO
Mondays 9:30 am-12:00 pm, ongoing
Per-session or monthly pricing; all levels welcome.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Secular Hub, 254 Knox Ct · Denver, CO
2nd and 4th Saturdays, 1pm
Beginners welcomed with lessons; rules aligned with Tenhou and Mahjong Soul.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
2000 S Osage St · Denver, CO
Drop-in open play sessions plus scheduled classes
Dedicated mahjong space; $15 two-hour open play, beginner classes.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Wilkinson Public Library · Telluride, CO
Every Wednesday, 1:30-4:00 pm, summer series
Seasonal outdoor series; all levels.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Connecticut
Rocky Hill Community/Senior Center · Rocky Hill, CT
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10 am-12 pm; Thursdays 1-4 pm; Fridays 2-4 pm
Free for members; beginner class offered seasonally.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
JCC in Sherman · Sherman, CT
Every Friday at 12:00 noon
Free with donations welcome; instruction available for newcomers.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Washington DC
Capital Jewish Museum (Sun); MLK Jr Memorial Library (Tue) · Washington, DC
Weekly, Sundays and Tuesdays
Free and low-cost NMJL-rules drop-in play and instruction.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · Washington, DC
Every Tuesday, 6:00-8:00 pm
American or Hong Kong style; a Monday session runs too.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Delaware
Brandywine Hundred Library · Wilmington, DE
Every Wednesday, 1:00-3:00 pm
For experienced players; no registration.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Florida
Levis JCC Sandler Center · Boca Raton, FL
Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm, two-week sessions
Open to members and public; NMJL card required.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Marianne Beck Memorial Library · Howey-in-the-Hills, FL
Mondays, 1:00-4:00 pm
Weekly meet-up, all skill levels.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Hudson Regional Library · Hudson, FL
Every Thursday, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Monroe County Public Library, Marathon Branch · Marathon, FL
Tuesdays, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Community-led group in the Keys.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Alper JCC Miami · Miami, FL
Wednesdays and Fridays 11:00 am-2:30 pm
Mahjong and card games; bring your own set; advance registration requested.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Blake Library · Stuart, FL
Tuesdays, 1:00-3:00 pm
NMJL rules; open play for players who know the basics.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Georgia
MJCCA Zaban Park · Dunwoody, GA
Thursdays 6:30-8:30 pm summer series
Four-session beginner series open to members and non-members.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Iowa
Hiawatha Public Library · Hiawatha, IA
Wednesdays, 2:00-4:00 pm
Ongoing; limited supplies provided.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Illinois
Lakeview neighborhood · Chicago, IL
Open play, classes, and summer mini-leagues
Dedicated parlor with Mahjong 101 and 102 classes and a family class.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Kansas
New Century Fieldhouse (JCPRD 50 Plus) · New Century, KS
Tuesdays, 1:00-4:00 pm
$1 suggested fee.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Tomahawk Ridge Community Center (JCPRD 50 Plus) · Overland Park, KS
Thursdays, 1:00-4:00 pm
$1 suggested fee.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse (JCPRD 50 Plus) · Prairie Village, KS
Wednesdays, 1:00-4:00 pm
$1 suggested fee.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Louisiana
New Orleans JCC, Uptown and Metairie campuses · New Orleans, LA
Six-session series across both campuses, summer sessions
NMJL rules with the current card provided; annual tournament hosted too.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Massachusetts
Boston, MA
Regular open practice sessions plus special events
ARA-registered club playing WRC rules; join via Discord and newsletter.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Falmouth Public Library · Falmouth, MA
Mondays, 1:00-3:00 pm
Drop-in; bring a set and the NMJL card if you have them.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
JCC Greater Boston, Wexler Family Lounge · Newton, MA
Tuesdays 12:30-2:30 pm and Thursdays 10 am-12 pm
Free for members, $5 for non-members; NMJL rules; beginner class series also offered.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Maryland
Olney Library (Montgomery County) · Olney, MD
First and third Thursdays, 1:15-3:15 pm
NMJL rules; volunteers help beginners.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Bender JCC of Greater Washington · Rockville, MD
Weekly series, Mondays or Tuesdays 10 am-12 pm
Beginner through advanced-intermediate class series; NMJL card required.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Michigan
Petoskey District Library · Petoskey, MI
Every Tuesday, 1:00-3:00 pm
Drop-in open play.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Minnesota
Edina Senior Center · Edina, MN
Wednesdays, 10:30 am-3:00 pm; Fridays, 12:00-3:00 pm
Drop-in, no registration.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
3942 Market St, Edina · Edina, MN
Weekly classes, leagues, mixers, and open play
Storefront club with beginner series and a summer league open for registration.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
New Hampshire
Jaffrey Public Library · Jaffrey, NH
Tuesdays at 1:00 pm
Learn or practice; non-competitive.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Merrimack Public Library · Merrimack, NH
Tuesdays, 11:00 am-12:45 pm
American rules; runs through the year.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
New Jersey
Ocean County Library, Brick Branch · Brick, NJ
Every Thursday, 12:00-2:00 pm
Runs weekly all year; bring the current card and a set if you have one.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Katz JCC · Cherry Hill, NJ
Fridays 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Instructor-guided weekly play; basic knowledge required.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Madison Area YMCA Family Center · Madison, NJ
Wednesdays 1-3 pm and Sundays 4:30-6 pm
Active older adults program; experienced and new players welcome.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, Taub Campus · Tenafly, NJ
Thursdays, 11:00 am-3:30 pm, ongoing
Members free; guests $10 per session.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Monmouth County Library, West Long Branch · West Long Branch, NJ
Tuesdays, 1:00-4:00 pm
Library supplies tiles; bring your own card.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
New York
Great Neck Library, Station Branch · Great Neck, NY
Tuesdays, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
All levels; summer series.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
New York, NY
Classes and lectures by arrangement
Author-instructor team offering classes, lectures, and books.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Congregation Habonim · New York, NY
Thursday afternoons and Tuesday evenings
Synagogue open play on the current NMJL card; sign-up requested.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
New York, NY
Weekly in-person and online meetups plus monthly tournaments
Self-described largest US riichi club; join via Discord and membership signup.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Pound Ridge Library · Pound Ridge, NY
Every Tuesday, 12:00-3:30 pm
Weekly; instruction available.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Ohio
Williams County Public Library · Bryan, OH
Every Tuesday, 1:00-4:00 pm
No sign-up required; newcomers welcome.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Online
Online
Live virtual classes year-round
Online; live virtual group classes capped at 4 students, plus an instructor directory.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Oregon
McMinnville Senior Center · McMinnville, OR
Every Thursday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Weekly; 50-cent donation.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Mittleman Jewish Community Center · Portland, OR
Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 am and Sundays 2:00-4:00 pm
Everyone welcome; intermediate instruction offered separately.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Pennsylvania
The Waverly Club and Hilton Scranton, rotating · Clarks Summit, PA
Monthly open play plus a spring league
NMJL-rules social club with open play dates posted.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Thomas Beaver Free Library · Danville, PA
Every Monday and Wednesday at 1:00 pm
Group offers lessons for learners.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
King of Prussia Bridge Club (Wed); Queen & Rook Game Cafe (Sat) · Philadelphia, PA
Weekly, Wednesdays 6:30pm and Saturdays noon
Small table fees, $5 to $10.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Philadelphia, PA
By appointment
American mah jongg instruction, beginner workshops, and social events.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
South Carolina
Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library · Sullivan's Island, SC
Thursdays, 12:00-2:00 pm
All levels; bring the current NMJL card.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Tennessee
Williamson County Enrichment Center · Franklin, TN
Wednesdays, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Ages 55 and up; free with a parks pass.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Texas
Dallas, TX
Small group lessons
Small group lessons at their location or in homes, plus large event teaching.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Aaron Family JCC of Dallas, J Mahj Room · Dallas, TX
Mahj Nights Tuesdays and Wednesdays, plus league sessions
Open to members and non-members; beginner class series too.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Houston, TX
By appointment
Private group lessons for all levels under NMJL rules.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Houston, TX
Scheduled classes plus private lessons
Mahjong 101, 102, and 103 classes plus open play and events.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Virginia
Alexandria Library, Barrett Branch · Alexandria, VA
Second and fourth Thursdays, 2:00-4:00 pm
12 seats, first come first served.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Whole Foods Market, 1625 Boro Pl, McLean · McLean, VA
Every Sunday, 12pm to 6pm
Free weekly play with optional membership.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Weinstein JCC · Richmond, VA
Mondays 6:30-8:30 pm summer series
Five-week beginner course.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Washington
Stroum Jewish Community Center · Mercer Island, WA
Mahjong Mondays 6:00-8:30 pm weekly; daytime drop-in select Mondays
Drop-in play plus beginner classes and free-play nights.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Stoup Brewing Capitol Hill (Sun); Lincoln Square South, Bellevue (Tue) · Seattle, WA
Weekly, Sundays and Tuesdays
Free to attend with teaching tables for newcomers.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
Wisconsin
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC · Whitefish Bay, WI
Mondays 12:00-3:00 pm
Small per-session fee; solo players matched to tables.
As listed on their site, July 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
No game listed near you? Find one anyway
- Search your library's event calendar. Most public library systems run recurring game afternoons, and mahjong is a staple. Search the calendar for "mahjong" or "mah jongg" (both spellings; venues split about evenly).
- Call the JCC, senior center, or community center. These are the historic homes of the American game, and many groups meet weekly without a web page. The front desk always knows.
- Search Facebook for "[your town] mahjong". Hundreds of local groups organize there and nowhere else.
- Check the other directories too. Bam Good Time maintains a large club directory, and I Love Mahj runs online American games with real people at all hours. We list them because your game matters more than which site found it.
- Start one. Two friends, one set, a library meeting room, and a current card is a game. Libraries will usually post it to their calendar for you, and then you are the listing.
Common questions
How do I find a mahjong game near me?
Start with the institutions that host open games: search your public library's event calendar for mahjong, then check JCCs, senior centers, and community centers nearby. The directory above lists verified examples across the country, and the same institution types host games almost everywhere even when they have not made this page yet.
Are these listings current?
Each listing comes from the venue's own public page and shows the month we last checked it. Schedules drift, so confirm with the venue before your first visit. If you find one that has ended, tell us and we will fix it the same week.
How do I get my game or club listed?
Email editor@mahjongalmanac.com with the game's name, venue, city, schedule, and a public web page we can verify it against. Listing is free for everyone and always will be; we do not rank listings or sell placement.
I am brand new. Can I just show up?
Usually yes at library and community games, which tend to welcome beginners and often teach. Bring nothing but patience: sets are provided, and if it is an American game you can pick up the current National Mah Jongg League card there or order one first. Email the contact on the listing if you want to be sure.
New to the game entirely? Start with how American mah jongg works so your first table feels familiar, and bring the Charleston with you; it is the part every beginner wishes someone had explained first.