American Mahjong near San Francisco Bay Area

There are 28 places to play American mahjong in and around San Francisco Bay Area — groups, teachers, leagues and recurring games. Find players and join open games on BamBuddies.

Where to play in San Francisco Bay Area

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• Bay Area Mahjong Meetup — Free Open Play (Parkmerced)

  San Francisco

  Every Tuesday 12:00pm, 3711 19th Ave (Parkmerced); American style, experienced players

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• Mahjong Monday Drop-In at Mamahuhu (Noe Valley)

  San Francisco

  Every Monday 6-9pm, Mamahuhu 3991 24th St; Chinese & American styles, learners welcome

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• Mahjong and Mocktails — Asian Art Museum

  San Francisco

  Thursdays 5-8pm, 200 Larkin St; instructors available, all levels (SF Mahjong Meet & Learn)

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• Mahjong Wednesday — Ferry Building

  San Francisco

  Wednesdays 3-6pm, Ferry Building; instructor gives quick guide, Chinese-style, all levels

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• Social: Mahjong Club — SFPL Sunset Branch

  San Francisco

  Saturdays in Sunset Program Room 2:30-4:00pm, 1305 18th Ave; all levels, reserve at 415-355-2808

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• SF Mahjong Lessons (Karla)

  San Francisco

  American Mah Jongg lessons, northern SF near Van Ness & Lombard; group/military discounts

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• Toby Salk Mah Jongg Classes & Brunches

  East Bay

  American Mah Jongg per NMJL guidelines; classes, special events, monthly brunches

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• 13 Orphans — Open Play Mahjong (Baba's House)

  East Bay

  Recurring open-play mahjong nights & 1st-Thursday community day; 410 15th St, 2nd Fl, Oakland

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• Mahjong Mondays at Match Point Brewing (Albany)

  East Bay

  Every Monday, 745 San Pablo Ave, Albany; owner Simon teaches beginners

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• Beginner Mah Jongg Class — JCC East Bay (Berkeley)

  East Bay

  4-part American Mah Jongg series, 1414 Walnut St, Berkeley; Tuesdays 1-3pm (seasonal sessions)

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• Play Chinese Mahjong — Castro Valley Library

  East Bay

  4th Thursdays 2-5pm, Apr-Aug 2026; Castro Valley branch, Alameda County Library

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• Let's Learn American Mah Jongg with Molly — El Cerrito Library

  East Bay

  Beginner American Mah Jongg workshop, El Cerrito Library (Contra Costa County Library); sponsored by Friends of the Library

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• Mahjong Group — San Jose Woman's Club

  South Bay

  1st & 3rd Mondays (plus 5th-Monday bonus) 1-3pm in the Tea Room, 75 S 11th St, San Jose; all levels

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• Mahjong Meet-Up — South San Francisco Library/Rec

  Peninsula

  Wednesdays noon-2pm, 901 Civic Campus Way, South SF; all levels, instructional guides provided

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• Mahjong Game Time — Millbrae Library (San Mateo County)

  Peninsula

  Mondays 11am-1pm, Millbrae Library; California/Hong Kong mahjong, all levels

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• Mahjong — Portola Valley Library (San Mateo County)

  Peninsula

  Fridays 11am-12pm; non-competitive Hong Kong mahjong with California scoring

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• Drop-In Mahjong — Sharp Park Library, Pacifica (San Mateo County)

  Peninsula

  Fridays 1:30-3:30pm; non-competitive Hong Kong mahjong with California scoring

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• Beginner Mahjong Workshop — Belmont Library (San Mateo County)

  Peninsula

  Wednesdays 2-4pm, 5-week intro; British/Hong Kong/Shanghai-style mahjong

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• Beginner American Mah Jongg — Marinwood Community Center (Carol Neel)

  Marin

  Thursdays 12:30-3pm (4-week sessions) + Wednesday open play; 775 Miller Creek Rd, San Rafael; NMJL card included

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• Mahjong Club hosted by Marin YMCA (Marin Chinese Cultural Assn)

  Marin

  1st & 3rd Sundays 1:30-4:30pm, Marin YMCA Club Room, 1500 Los Gamos Dr, San Rafael; Chinese mahjong

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• Sundays at the Asian Art Museum with Mahjong Movement

  San Francisco

  2nd Sundays drop-in games, 200 Larkin St; helpful teachers welcome newcomers

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• Mahjong Molly — American Mahjong Lessons

  East Bay

  Small-group/home & corporate American Mahjong lessons using the NMJL card; by appointment

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• Where the Winds Blow — Betsy Rosen (Peninsula teacher)

  Peninsula

  American Mah Jongg lessons serving Burlingame, Woodside, Palo Alto, Hillsborough, Menlo Park

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• Where the Winds Blow — Henny R. (San Jose teacher)

  South Bay

  American Mah Jongg lessons, San Jose area

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• Where the Winds Blow — Janine R. (Los Gatos teacher)

  South Bay

  American Mah Jongg lessons, Los Gatos area

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• Where the Winds Blow — Irene J. (Los Altos/Menlo Park teacher)

  Peninsula

  American Mah Jongg lessons, Los Altos / Menlo Park area

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• Where the Winds Blow — Vicki J. (SF Bay Area, Chinese)

  San Francisco

  Chinese Mah Jongg lessons, SF Bay Area

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• Drop-In Mahjong — Peninsula JCC (Foster City)

  Peninsula

  Drop-in mahjong for members, PJCC 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City

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