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4 events found

Event data updated August 19, 2026

Standing sessions published by Seattle clubs on their own sites — not MAHJ MAHJ listings. Schedules change; confirm with the club before you go.

Seattle Riichi Mahjong Club

Riichi

Sundays 12–9 PM (Capitol Hill) and Tuesdays 6:30 PM (Bellevue)

Stoup Brewing, Capitol Hill · Lincoln Square South, Bellevue

From the club's published schedule (source) · verified 2026-07-01

Seattle Mahjong Club

Taiwanese (other styles welcome)

Weekly "Mahjong for Newbies" sessions (see Meetup for days)

19202 33rd Ave S, SeaTac (near Angle Lake light rail)

Free, no gambling; automatic tables.

From the club's published schedule (source) · verified 2026-07-01

Seattle's mahjong scene blends Hong Kong Mahjong games in the International District with growing American Mahjong club activity in the Eastside (Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland) and on Mercer Island. The tech-industry crowd has driven interest in social mahjong nights at cafés and co-working spaces.

Mahjong in Seattle — FAQ

Where can I play mahjong in Seattle?

Chinatown-International District community organizations host Hong Kong Mahjong games. American Mahjong clubs gather on the Eastside — Bellevue, Mercer Island, and Redmond — at synagogues, JCCs, and community centers. A few Capitol Hill cafés have hosted social game nights.

Is mahjong popular with the Seattle tech community?

Increasingly — several tech-affinity groups run quarterly mahjong socials, and a few co-working spaces in South Lake Union and Capitol Hill have hosted beginner-friendly game nights. The crossover with board-game culture is strong here.

Are there mahjong tournaments in Seattle?

Tournament Cadence is irregular but real — both American Mahjong and Hong Kong Mahjong tournaments have run in Seattle and on the Eastside in recent years. Check the events list for upcoming dates.