OCT 8 · THU · 5:00 PM
Mahjong 101 + Open Play at Wild Iris Home
Join us for an evening of American Mahjong. Learn the basics or join a small group for open play!
View DetailsAre you the organizer?OCT 10 · SAT · 5:00 PM
Mahjong One Day Beginner Class
Jump into Mahjong basics with us for a fun, hands-on beginner class all in one day! Minimum of 3 needed to run the class! Tell your friends!
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OCT 14 · WED · 5:00 PM
Martinis and Mahjong: Beginner Lesson
Joins us for a beautiful night to learn mahjong. Never played or need a refresher lesson? We’ll meet you where you are!
View DetailsAre you the organizer?OCT 16 · FRI · 5:00 PM
The Perfect Blend: Mahjong Guided Play + Open Play at Wolf’s Wine Company
Learn Mahjong 102/Guided Play or join Open Play! Enjoy good wine, great tiles & even better company at Wolf’s Wine Company.
View DetailsAre you the organizer?OCT 19 · MON · 5:00 PM
Halloween Mahjong Open Play
Bring your 2026 NMJL card and a friend (or make some new ones!) and join us for a relaxed night of open play. Wolf & Co pizza provided!
View DetailsAre you the organizer?OCT 27 · TUE · 5:00 PM
The Ultimate Mahjong Meetup: BAM DOT CRACK x Ann Arbor Mahjong Club
Learn Mahjong basics with the Ann Arbor Mahjong Club, share laughs, and test-drive the brand-new BAM DOT CRACK App!
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Standing sessions published by Detroit clubs on their own sites — not MAHJ MAHJ listings. Schedules change; confirm with the club before you go.
Southeast Michigan Riichi (SEMI)
RiichiOpen-to-the-public meetups (see site for current dates)
Ann Arbor (U-M), Livonia, Royal Oak, and Detroit (Wayne State)
Club operating since 2009.
From the club's published schedule (source) · verified 2026-07-01
Motor City Mahjong
American (NMJL)Summer Tuesday open plays (Jul 14, Aug 4, Aug 11, 2026)
Nick Gilbert Way at Hudson's Detroit
From the club's published schedule (source) · verified 2026-07-01
Metro Detroit's mahjong scene runs through American Mahjong clubs in West Bloomfield, Bloomfield Hills, and Birmingham, anchored by the Jewish Community Center and synagogues across Oakland County. Hong Kong Mahjong has a smaller presence in Troy and Madison Heights Asian community centers.
Mahjong in Detroit — FAQ
Where can I play mahjong in Detroit?
The JCC of Metropolitan Detroit in West Bloomfield runs American Mahjong games. Synagogues and country clubs in Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, and Franklin host weekly clubs. Asian community centers in Troy and Madison Heights have Hong Kong Mahjong games.
Is mahjong popular in Oakland County?
Yes — Oakland County has the densest mahjong activity in the metro. American Mahjong clubs at synagogues and JCCs run weekly games with strong attendance, and some run seasonal tournaments.
How do I find a beginner mahjong class in Detroit?
The JCC of Metropolitan Detroit and several Bloomfield-area synagogues run American Mahjong beginner sessions. Schedules are seasonal — check the events list for current dates.