Tournament Directory
Mahjong Tournaments in California
Browse 15 upcoming American Mahjong tournaments in California. See dates, organizers, and registration details.
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Upcoming Tournaments
January 29–31, 2027
Palm Springs Tournament 2027
Palm Springs, CA
Hosted by Destination Mah Jongg
March 10, 2027
Mahjong Speakeasy | Mar 10
San Francisco, CA
Hosted by Thirteen Orphans
March 10, 2027
Teaching Tuesday: Mahjong Night with Cindy
San Francisco, CA
Hosted by Mr. Mahjong's
March 10, 2027
Mahjong Club
San Jose, CA
Hosted by San Jose Public Library
March 20, 2027
Mah Jongg
San Diego, CA
Hosted by San Diego Public Library
Date TBA
Spring Pickle & Pungs
Calabasas, CA
Hosted by Calabasas Pickleball Club
Date TBA
Chinese Mahjong Group
Palm Desert, CA
Hosted by Palm Desert Library
Date TBA
Chinese Mahjong Meetup
Alpine, CA
Hosted by San Diego County Library
Date TBA
Chinese Mahjong Group
Palm Desert, CA
Hosted by Palm Desert Library
Date TBA
Mahjong Tournament: BAM, DOT, CRAK!
La Jolla, CA
Hosted by St. Germaine Children's Charity
Date TBA
Mahjong Club for Adults
San Diego, CA
Hosted by San Diego Public Library
Date TBA
Tuesday Mahjong Meetup – March 10th at Brigantine Coronado
Coronado, CA
Date TBA
Drop In Mahjong
San Diego, CA
Hosted by San Diego County Library
Date TBA
Drop In Mahjong
San Diego, CA
Hosted by San Diego County Library
Date TBA
Tierrasanta Mahjong Group
San Diego, CA
Hosted by San Diego Public Library
Recent Tournaments in California
August 20, 2026
Mahjong Night (friday)
Chula Vista, CA
Hosted by San Diego Mahjong Club
July 26, 2026
Mah Jongg Fun LA - Temple Beth Hillel
Valley Village, CA
Hosted by Mah Jongg Fun L.A.
July 12, 2026
Mah Jongg Fun LA - Temple Ramat Zion
Northridge, CA
Hosted by Mah Jongg Fun L.A.
June 28, 2026
Mah Jongg Fun LA - Temple Akiba
Culver City, CA
Hosted by Mah Jongg Fun L.A.
June 14, 2026
Mah Jongg Fun LA - Temple Ahavat Shalom
Northridge, CA
Hosted by Mah Jongg Fun L.A.
June 5–7, 2026
San Diego Mah Jongg Tournament
San Diego, CA
Hosted by Destination Mah Jongg
April 30, 2026
Mahjong for Seniors- 50 Plus
San Diego, CA
Hosted by San Diego Public Library
April 30 – May 21, 2026
Beginner American Mah Jongg
San Rafael, CA
April 26, 2026
Mah Jongg Fun LA - Sinai Temple
West Los Angeles, CA
Hosted by Mah Jongg Fun L.A.
April 24, 2026
Drop-In Mahjong
Pacifica, CA
Hosted by San Mateo County Libraries
April 24, 2026
Mahjong Madness (Every Friday)
Palo Alto, CA
Hosted by Palo Alto Elks Lodge
April 23, 2026
Mahjong for Seniors
San Diego, CA
Hosted by San Diego Public Library
April 22, 2026
Tierrasanta Mahjong Group
San Diego, CA
Hosted by San Diego Public Library
April 20, 2026
April Mahjong Madness @ AMOCA
Pomona, CA
Hosted by American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA)
April 19, 2026
International Mahjong
San Diego, CA
Hosted by San Diego Mahjong Club
April 18, 2026
Mahjong on the Vineyard Deck
Los Gatos, CA
April 17, 2026
Mahjong Night — Silver Lake Independent Jewish Community Center (SIJCC)
Los Angeles, CA
Hosted by Silver Lake Independent Jewish Community Center
April 17, 2026
Drop-In Mahjong
Pacifica, CA
Hosted by San Mateo County Libraries
April 17, 2026
Mahjong Madness (Every Friday)
Palo Alto, CA
Hosted by Palo Alto Elks Lodge
April 16, 2026
Mahjong for Seniors- 50 Plus
San Diego, CA
Hosted by San Diego Public Library
American Mahjong Tournaments in California
American Mahjong tournaments bring players together for a day (or weekend) of competitive play, social connection, and, usually, prizes. Most tournaments in California use the official NMJL card and welcome players of all skill levels.
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Want to play in a tournament in California? Click any listing above for full details. Running a tournament? List it here for free, or run it on Bam Good Time with online sign-ups, entry fees, pairings, and live standings on the Pro plan.