Mahjong classes, clubs and open play in Philadelphia (2026)
This page lists 19 places to learn or play mahjong in the Philadelphia area, with listings in Philadelphia, Havertown, Wynnewood, Wayne and Radnor. 3 are classes or teachers offering lessons; the rest are open play sessions and clubs. 8 have 2026 dates on the organiser's own page; the rest come from organiser pages or local guides, so confirm the time and price with the organiser before you go.
Listed for 2026 the organiser's own page shows 2026 dates (some may be past terms that repeat). Organiser listing organiser's page, not dated. Check before you go found in a news story or guide; confirm with the organiser. Listings checked 2026-10-20. Times and prices change, so always confirm before you go.
19 listings in Philadelphia
Bucks County Free Library - New Hope-Solebury Mahjong Club
Listed for 2026New Hope-Solebury Library, Bucks County, PA
Type: open play · Level: all
When: Wednesdays 1:00-3:00 PM weekly (listings Nov-Dec 2025 and Jun 3-Sep 16 2026)
Cost: free (not stated; sets provided)
Details and sign-up →Chester County Library - Downingtown Mah Jongg Free Play
Listed for 2026Downingtown Library, Chester County, PA
Type: open play · Style: American · Level: all
When: Fridays 11:00 AM-1:00 PM (Mar 27-Jul 24 2026 listed; some Fridays skipped)
Cost: free
Details and sign-up →Chester County Library - Henrietta Hankin Mahjongg
Listed for 2026Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, Chester County, PA
Type: open play · Style: American · Level: all
When: Tuesdays 1:00-4:00 PM weekly (Sep-Dec 2025; Mar 3-Jun 16 and Apr 21-Aug 4 2026 listings)
Cost: free (not stated)
Details and sign-up →Delaware County Libraries - Rachel Kohl Mah Jong Club
Listed for 2026Rachel Kohl Community Library, Delaware County, PA
Type: open play · Style: American · Level: all
When: Tuesdays 1:00-3:00 PM weekly (Jan 27-May 12 2026; summer sessions to at least Jul 7 2026)
Cost: free (not stated)
Details and sign-up →Free Library - Fishtown Mahjong
Listed for 2026Fishtown Community Library, Fishtown, PA
Type: open play · Level: all
When: Wednesdays 10:00 AM-12:00 PM weekly (next Oct 21 2026)
Cost: free (not stated)
Details and sign-up →Free Library - Fox Chase Mahjong
Listed for 2026Fox Chase Library, Fox Chase, PA
Type: open play · Style: American · Level: all
When: Mondays 12:00 PM weekly; first Monday of month = instruction session
Cost: free (not stated)
Details and sign-up →Haverford Township Free Library - Mah Jongg (Daytime)
Listed for 2026Haverford Township Free Library, Delaware County, PA
Type: open play · Level: all
When: Thursdays 12:00-2:00 PM (Dec 2025 and Aug 20 2026 listings)
Cost: free (not stated; sets provided)
Details and sign-up →KleinLife - Mah Jong (Lifelong Learning)
Listed for 2026KleinLife, Northeast Philadelphia, PA
Type: class · Level: beginner
When: Tuesdays Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 2026, 1:30-3:30 PM
Cost: $75 for 4-session series
Details and sign-up →Cheltenham Township Libraries - Elkins Park Mah Jong
Organiser listingElkins Park Free Library, Montgomery County, PA
Type: open play · Level: advanced
When: Tuesdays 12:00-2:30 PM (Sep-Oct 2025 listings)
Details and sign-up →Haverford Township Free Library - Mah Jongg (Nighttime)
Organiser listingHaverford Township Free Library, Delaware County, PA
Type: open play · Level: all
When: Wednesday evenings (time not stated)
Details and sign-up →Kaiserman JCC - GEMS Mahjong Club
Check before you goKaiserman Jewish Community Center, Main Line, PA
Type: club · Level: all
When: Weekly (day/time not stated); registration required
Details and sign-up →Ladies That Mahj
Check before you goVarious venues across the region, Philadelphia, PA
Type: teacher · Level: all
When: Lessons (schedule not stated)
Details and sign-up →Mahj with Heart - American Mahjong Open Play
Check before you goQueen & Rook Game Cafe, Queen Village, PA
Type: open play · Style: American · Level: all
When: Periodic Friday/weekend sessions (e.g., Aug 15 2026, 5-8 PM)
Cost: $5
Details and sign-up →Main Line Mahjong (studio)
Check before you goMain Line Mahjong studio, Eagle Village Shops, Main Line, PA
Type: club · Level: all
When: Weekly schedule on site: Mahj 101, Mahj 102, 2026 Card Strategy, league, open play
Cost: Lessons $65-75; tables from $18.75 pp; open play/league from $15
Details and sign-up →Main Line School Night - Mahjong classes & club
Check before you goCreutzberg Center / Lower Merion HS, Main Line, PA
Type: class · Level: all
When: Weeknight classes per term; Mahjong Club (sold out)
Details and sign-up →PCDC Mahjong Night
Check before you goPhiladelphia Chinatown Development Corp, Chinatown, PA
Type: open play · Level: all
When: Annual Lunar New Year mahjong night
Details and sign-up →Philly Mah-Jawn - Wednesday meetup at King of Prussia Bridge Club
Check before you goKing of Prussia Bridge Club, Montgomery County, PA
Type: open play · Style: other (Riichi) · Level: all
When: Wednesdays 6:30-10:00 PM
Details and sign-up →Philly Mah-Jawn Mahjong Club
Check before you goPhilly Mah-Jawn clubroom, Old City, PA
Type: club · Style: other (Riichi) · Level: all
When: Saturdays 12-2 PM lessons; open play
Details and sign-up →Society Hill Synagogue Mah-Jongg Club
Check before you goSociety Hill Synagogue, Society Hill, PA
Type: club · Level: all
When: Weekly (day/time not stated)
Details and sign-up →
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