22-23 August 2026 | Dublin
The Irish Riichi Championship 2026 will take place in Dublin, marking the first time Ireland’s national riichi mahjong championship is hosted in the capital.
This event brings together competitive players from across Ireland and abroad. Following two successful national championships in Cork, the 2026 edition represents a new milestone in the development of high-level riichi mahjong in Ireland.
We warmly welcome both Irish and international players to compete in one of Ireland’s premier Riichi events.
Tournament Format
This is an eight-hanchan open tournament played over two full days, following standard European Mahjong Association (EMA) Riichi Competition Rules (RCR).
This is not an entry-level or teaching event. Players are expected to have a solid understanding of riichi mahjong rules and standard tournament procedures, and to play without external assistance. We encourage newer players to gain experience through local meetups before participating. Check out our Meetup events here.
- Format: Round robin, 8 rounds
- Rules: EMA RCR (standard European Riichi tournament rules)
- EMA ranking: We intend to apply for official EMA ranking once the venue is confirmed. Final ranking status is subject to EMA approval.
- External assistance: Not permitted
- Scoring: Guide sheets will be provided; scoring is the responsibility of all four players at the table
Referee: TBC
EMA Observer: TBC
Venue: Dublin (TBC)
National Qualification
In addition to overall tournament standings, the three highest-ranked Irish players (living on the island of Ireland or holding Irish citizenship) will qualify for the subsequent All-Ireland Riichi Mahjong Championship Final (date to be announced).
They will face the reigning champion, Tramy Le, in the championship playoff.
Entry & Registration
- Early Bird Fee: €70
Available until 31 May 2026 or until the first 35 paid registrations, whichever comes first.
- Standard Fee: €85
Applies once the early bird allocation is reached.
The entry fee includes:
- Full tournament access
- Catering and snacks on both days
Payment via bank transfer or Revolut.
A limited number of reduced-entry places (€50) are available to low-income players. Please contact us confidentially to discuss.
The list of registered and fully paid players will be published and updated regularly on this page.
Please note:
- Due to venue and catering commitments, refunds may not be possible for cancellations within the final two weeks before the event.
- We will make every effort to accommodate late registrations, but this may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis depending on capacity.
Registration opens: March 2026
Register your interest now to receive priority notification when registration goes live.
Schedule
Saturday – 22 August 2026
- 08:30–09:00 Registration
- 09:00–10:30 Round 1
- 10:30–11:00 Break
- 11:00–12:30 Round 2
- 12:30–13:30 Lunch
- 13:30–15:00 Round 3
- 15:00–15:30 Break
- 15:30–17:00 Round 4
Sunday – 23 August 2026
- 08:30–09:00 Registration
- 09:00–10:30 Round 5
- 10:30–11:00 Break
- 11:00–12:30 Round 6
- 12:30–13:30 Lunch
- 13:30–15:00 Round 7
- 15:00–15:30 Break
- 15:30–17:00 Round 8
- 17:00–17:30 Break
- 17:30–18:00 Closing Ceremony