The greater Bay Area — East Bay, Peninsula, and South Bay — has one of the densest mahjong communities outside of major Asian metro hubs. Cupertino, Palo Alto, San Mateo, and Oakland all have weekly Hong Kong Mahjong games, and tech-company affinity groups run regular socials. American Mahjong is also present in suburban clubs and senior centers.
MAY 28
Thursday · 5:00 PM
May Mahjong at Cork & Stem
Learn American Mahjong and Mingle with Finest City Mahjong at Cork & Stem
MAY 30
Saturday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong Mini-Tournment: SoM League San Diego
This pilot event introduces the Series of Mahjong League. It is designed as a cross-variant Mahjong tournament.
MAY 31
Sunday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong Family Fun Day at The Mart!
Bring the whole family to Instruction Hour of Mahjong at The Mart for only $25!
JUN 2
Tuesday · 5:00 PM
Teaching Tuesday: Mahjong Night with Cindy
Learn to play mahjong or sharpen your skills with hands-on teaching! Click below to Read More!
Mahjong in Bay Area — FAQ
Which Bay Area cities have the most mahjong events?
Cupertino, Palo Alto, Fremont, and San Mateo lead in volume, with San Jose, Oakland, and Berkeley close behind. The mix shifts by city — South Bay tends Hong Kong Mahjong-heavy, East Bay has more American Mahjong club activity.
Are there company or affinity-group mahjong events in the Bay?
Yes — several tech companies host internal mahjong meetups, and AAPI affinity groups across the Bay run quarterly tournaments and socials. Most are listed publicly when external attendees are welcome.
How does the Bay Area scene compare to San Francisco proper?
San Francisco events tend to skew toward Chinatown community centers and casual home-style games. The greater Bay Area has more organized clubs, recurring weekly meetups, and tournament-style play — and the geographic spread means you may need to drive 20-40 minutes to your closest game.
Ongoing Series
Bi-weekly
13 Orphans Open Play — Baba's House, Oakland
Bi-weekly open play mahjong in Oakland at Baba's House (13 Orphans). Runs April through August 2026 per Eddie's List. A great East Bay community spot.