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: Results contribute to official EMA player ratings
• 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 Business School – Castle House, 73/83 South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2

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 30 June 2026.

• Standard Fee: €85

After 30 June 2026.

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 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.

Where to Stay

Dublin has accommodation options for a range of budgets and travel styles, from hotels and private apartments to hostels and shared stays. Popular booking platforms such as Booking.com and Airbnb are good places to start when planning your trip.

We’re also collecting information on more affordable accommodation options, including student residences available during the summer period, which may offer a convenient and cost-effective alternative for tournament attendees. Recommended options and booking links can be found below.

As Dublin can be busy during the summer months, we recommend arranging accommodation early where possible.

Griffith Accommodation: 15 minutes by bus to the tournament venue.

Trinity Accommodation: 8 minutes walk to the tournament venue.

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
• 17:00-17:30 break
• 17:30-19:00 Round 5

Sunday – 23 August 2026

• 08:30–09:00 Registration
• 09:00–10:30 Round 6
• 10:30–11:00 Break
• 11:00–12:30 Round 7
• 12:30–13:30 Lunch
• 13:30–15:00 Round 8
• 15:00–15:30 Closing Ceremony

Register now

Register via the form below. We’ll contact you with the fee payment instructions via email.

Registered Players