Welcome, Mahjong Enthusiasts!
Get ready to shuffle tiles and chase that winning hand at the Riichi Mahjong Dublin Mini Tournament 2025! Whether you’re a tile-slinging pro or a curious newbie who’s just learned what “pon” means, this beginner-friendly bash on July 5, 2025, is your chance to dive into the addictive world of Japanese Mahjong. Expect a day packed with fun, strategy, and maybe a few triumphant “Riichi!” calls.
Brought to you by the Mahjong in Dublin community—a lively bunch of 300+ tile enthusiasts who’ve been spreading the Mahjong love since May 2024—we’re thrilled to host this event as part of the All-Ireland Riichi Mahjong network. Our mission? To create a warm, welcoming vibe where everyone, from first-timers to seasoned players, can laugh, compete, and maybe sneak a snack between rounds. Join us for a day of epic matches, new friends, and a whole lot of Mahjong magic!
Date & Schedule
Date: Saturday, 5th July 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM (approximately)
The tournament will consist of 4 rounds (Hanchan), each lasting 90 minutes. There will be short breaks between rounds and a longer break after the 2 first rounds.
- Check in: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
- Round 1: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
- Round 2: 2:15 PM – 3:45 PM
- Main break: 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
- Round 3: 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM
- Round 4: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Results & closing: 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Tournament Venue
Location: Board, 29 Clanbrassil Street Upper, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 8, D08 E1X9.
This is the cherished home of our regular Mahjong in Dublin Meetup group. While Board is a public café and not exclusively booked for the tournament (meaning we’ll be playing at designated tables within the lively café atmosphere), this choice of venue offers a uniquely laid-back, friendly, and familiar environment for all our players.
As one of our members aptly put it: It’s an unfair condition for everyone, which makes it fair for everyone.
We embrace the charm and casual nature of our beloved meetup spot!
Registration Fee
Early Bird: €10 (Registrations and payments made before 15th June 2025)
Standard Registration: €15 (Registrations and/or payments made on or after 15th June 2025)
The fee helps cover organisational costs and contributes to the prize pool, and does not cover food and drinks on the day. Payment details will be provided upon registration.
Grand Prize
The champion of the Dublin Tournament will be rewarded with a free pass to the Irish Riichi Championship 2025 in Cork, scheduled for the end of August 2025. This prize is valued at approximately €70!
Important note: This prize is not applicable if the winner is already among the top 4 ranked players in the Irish Championship standings prior to this tournament.
Register Now!
Ready to claim your seat at the table? Fill out the form below to register for the tournament. Spaces may be limited, so early registration is encouraged!