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Philly Mah-Jawn Mahjong Club

A Philadelphia mahjong club that meets every week for players of all levels. It has a clubhouse in Old City, teaches newcomers, and its president said in August 2026 that weekly crowds had grown to about 50 people.

  • Low cost
  • Newcomers welcome

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What they do

Learn to play mahjong, including the Japanese riichi style, join the weekly play, and take part in club tournaments.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Adults of any age

When and where

Weekly play. A July 2025 news report listed clubhouse sessions on Friday evenings (7 to 11 pm), Saturdays (noon to 8 pm) and Sundays (2 to 8 pm), plus Wednesday evenings (6:30 to 10 pm) at the King of Prussia Bridge Club. Times may have changed, and 2026 reports say weekly meetups also happen at board game cafes.

Days
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Times
Daytime, Evening

Clubhouse, second floor of the Corn Exchange Building, Old City

Address
2nd and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia

Board game cafes (weekly meetups, per August 2026 report)

King of Prussia Bridge Club (Wednesday sessions)

Meets outside the city and serves Philadelphia.

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Go to a session and ask for a lesson. A 2025 news report named a walk-in teaching block on Saturdays from noon to 2 pm, so check the club's website for current times first..

You can just show up.

What to expect

Newcomers can take part with volunteers or officers teaching the game to walk-in visitors. The club holds lessons, and some members enter club tournaments. Non-members pay a $10 day fee at the Saturday teaching block, according to the 2025 report. The news reports do not say how long a visit lasts.

Tips for your first visit

  • Ask for a lesson as soon as you arrive, since volunteers teach first-time visitors.
  • Expect a $10 day fee if you are not a member, according to the 2025 report.
  • The clubhouse is on the second floor, and the reports do not say whether there is an elevator, so ask before you go.
  • Check the club's website first, because the 2025 hours may have changed and 2026 reports name board game cafes as meetup places.

Newcomer welcome

Very welcoming to newcomers (5 out of 5). Why we say this: Recent news says volunteers teach brand-new visitors at meetups and the club holds lessons, and a 2025 news report describes a weekly Saturday walk-in teaching block for players of all levels. The article does not say whether you must reserve a spot..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Low cost. An introductory membership is $20 for the year. Members then pay $10 for each day they play, and non-members pay the $10 day fee at the Saturday teaching block. A $60 yearly membership adds a stamp card that makes the 10th visit free and access to members-only tournaments. Figures are from a July 2025 news report.
How often
Drop in whenever you like

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
August 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium
  • 6abc.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Location, First step, Status
  • 6abc.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Status, Last sign of life, Schedule, Summary, Location
  • phillymahjong.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Contacts
  • billypenn.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Location, Cost, First step
  • phillymag.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, First step

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