Where can I play mahjong in Los Angeles?
You can play mahjong in Los Angeles at Hong Kong Mahjong games in the San Gabriel Valley and American Mahjong nights across the Westside.
Los Angeles has one of the most active mahjong scenes in the country, anchored by Hong Kong Mahjong games in the San Gabriel Valley and a growing American Mahjong community across the Westside. Expect a mix of casual home games, club nights, and pop-up events at cafés and tea houses.
JUL 6
Monday · 5:00 PM
Mindful Mondays - Mahjong
Decompress and Destress with Mindful Mondays - Experienced and beginner players all welcome to connect over Mahjong.
Are you the organizer?JUL 6
Monday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong Monday
Join your community for a fun evening of beginner-friendly, open mahjong play. Hosted by a book and boba cafe.
Are you the organizer?JUL 7
Tuesday · 5:00 PM
American Mahjong 101 & 102 Class Bundle with LA LA Mahjong
Come join us in Mid-City, Los Angeles for TWO American Mahjong Classes. The Beginner 101 & Refresh/Guided Play 102 Class!
Are you the organizer?JUL 7
Tuesday · 5:00 PM
American Mahjong Beginner 101
American Mahjong is sweeping the nation!! By the end of this 2.5hr class, you will be able to play a full game from Shuffle to MAHJONG!
Are you the organizer?JUL 7
Tuesday · 5:00 PM
American Mahjong Open Play at Homestate Sherman Oaks x Mahj Los Angeles
You're invited for a night of mahjong, friends + food. Play BIG.....with The BIG Card or your NMJL card.
JUL 9
Thursday · 5:00 PM
American Mahjong Refresh/Guided Play Class 102 with LA LA Mahjong
Come join us in Mid-City, Los Angeles for an American Mahjong Guided Play Class 102, it's the perfect way to continue your mahjong journey!
Are you the organizer?JUL 13
Monday · 5:00 PM
Tiles + Tahini: Mahjong Open Play at Falafel Palace
Join for 3 hours of American mahjong and the best falafel in Los Angeles!
Are you the organizer?JUL 15
Wednesday · 5:00 PM
American Mahjong Open Play at Homestate Santa Monica x Mahj Los Angeles
You're invited for a night of mahjong, friends + food. Play BIG.....with The BIG Card or your NMJL card.
JUL 18
Saturday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong Sosyal at The Pop-Hop
Join us for a super fun in-person Mahjong Sosyal at The Pop-Hop!
Are you the organizer?JUL 19
Sunday · 5:00 PM
American Mahjong Refresh/Guided Play Class 102 with LA LA Mahjong
Come join us in Mid-City, Los Angeles for an American Mahjong Guided Play Class 102, it's the perfect way to continue your mahjong journey!
Are you the organizer?JUL 30
Thursday · 5:00 PM
Mahj & Mingle with SoCalMoms & Mahj Los Angeles
Grab your friends for lunch, mahjong, laughs, and cool surprises with SoCalMoms, Mahj Los Angeles and the LA crew!
Are you the organizer?AUG 4
Tuesday · 5:00 PM
American Mahjong Open Play at HomeState Sherman Oaks x Mahjong Los Angeles
You're invited for a night of mahjong, friends + food. Play BIG.....with The BIG Card or your NMJL card.
AUG 19
Wednesday · 5:00 PM
Mahjong Open Play at HomeState Santa Monica x Mahjong Los Angeles
You're invited for a night of mahjong, friends + food. Play BIG.....with The BIG Card or your NMJL card.
Mahjong in Los Angeles — FAQ
Where can I play mahjong in Los Angeles?
Hong Kong Mahjong games are easiest to find in the San Gabriel Valley — Monterey Park, Alhambra, and Arcadia have several recurring meetups. American Mahjong is more common on the Westside and in Beverly Hills senior centers and clubs. Check the events list above for current sessions across the metro.
Are there beginner-friendly mahjong events in LA?
Yes — several Westside meetups run beginner nights with teachers, and Eastside cultural centers occasionally host introductory Hong Kong Mahjong workshops. Filter for "Lesson" or "Workshop" event types when they appear.
What style of mahjong is most popular in LA?
Hong Kong Mahjong dominates in immigrant and heritage communities; American Mahjong (with the National Mah Jongg League card) is more common in social and senior-center games. You can find both, often within a few miles of each other.
Ongoing Series
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The Mahjong Project — LA Community Events
Community-driven mahjong events in Los Angeles. Regular open play nights, lessons, and cultural programming bringing mahjong to new audiences across L...
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LA Mahjong League — Regular Events
Founded in 2023 by Nancy and Sam, LAMJ celebrates 16-tile Taiwanese Mahjong. As Chinese-American founders, they created LAMJ to share a game that feel...
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Mahjong Underground @ General Lee's
The original LA mahjong underground. Every Thursday at General Lee's in Chinatown, 8–11:30pm. Free to play — just show up and buy drinks at the bar. M...
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East Never Loses — Mahjong at Good Time Long Beach
East Never Loses launches a new morning series at Good Time, a community-first neighborhood café in Long Beach known for its sunny energy, plants, and...
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LA LA Mahjong — Classes & Private Lessons
LA LA Mahjong offers beginner classes, strategy classes, league play, and private/group lessons. Great for those wanting a structured intro to America...
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East Never Loses — Mahjong Market at Open Market
East Never Loses brings its signature community mahjong to Open Market LA. Come for a Saturday afternoon of Mahjong, sandwiches, and friends. Arrive e...
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