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Mahjong teachers in Buffalo, NY

We list 2 teachers and lesson companies for American mahjong in the Buffalo area. Teachers include JCC of Greater Buffalo Mah Jongg and Western New York Mahjong. Once you can play, there are 6 clubs and community games to join.

Last checked October 2026. Dates and times change, so check the teacher's or group's own page before you go.

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Mahjong teachers and lessons in Buffalo

People and small companies that teach American mahjong. "Unconfirmed" means the teacher has not checked the listing yet.

  1. JCC of Greater Buffalo Mah JonggGetzville

    • Beginners welcome
    • Group classes
    • Open play
    • Mon, Wed, Thu

    Benderson open play Mondays 1:00–3:00 pm and 6:30–8:00 pm during the published summer 2026 session; Holland open play Thursdays 10:30 am–12:00 pm and 6:00–8:00 pm in the winter 2024 guide; lessons run in published sessions. Members free; non-members $36 for the Benderson session. 2640 North Forest Road, Getzville, NY

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  2. Western New York MahjongHamburg

    • Beginners welcome
    • Group classes
    • Private lessons
    • Open play

    Private lessons, Mahjong 101, and open play; reserve by Instagram direct message.

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Clubs and social groups in Buffalo

Regular games and leagues. Some are for people who already know the rules. "Unconfirmed" means the group has not checked the listing yet.

  1. Eggertsville-Snyder Branch Mahjong ClubSnyder

    Selected Tuesdays 3:30–5:30 pm; 2026 dates included January 20, February 3, February 17, and March 3. 4622 Main Street, Snyder, NY 14226 Plays American and other styles.

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Community centers, libraries and more in Buffalo

Games and classes at libraries, community centers, churches and similar places. "Unconfirmed" means the group has not checked the listing yet.

  1. Cheektowaga Senior Center Mah JonggCheektowaga

    • Thu

    Thursdays 1:00–4:00 pm. 3349 Broadway, Cheektowaga, NY 14227

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  2. Newstead Public Library MahjongAkron

    • Beginners welcome
    • Mon

    Mondays at 1:00 pm. 33 Main Street, Akron, NY 14001

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  3. City of Tonawanda Senior Citizens CenterTonawanda

    35 Main Street, Tonawanda, NY

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  4. Clarence Senior Center Open Play MahjongClarence

    • Mon, Wed

    Mondays at 10:00 am and Wednesdays at 1:00 pm; free, limited to 12 players, with office sign-up required. 4600 Thompson Road, Clarence, NY 14031

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  5. Orchard Park Senior Center Mah JongOrchard Park

    • Fri

    Fridays at 12:45 pm. 4520 California Road, Orchard Park, NY

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Common questions

Where can a beginner take mahjong lessons in Buffalo?

JCC of Greater Buffalo Mah Jongg, Western New York Mahjong and Newstead Public Library Mahjong all teach or welcome beginners in the Buffalo area. Use each listing's link to see the next class.

What days are there mahjong classes or games in Buffalo?

Monday: JCC of Greater Buffalo Mah Jongg, Newstead Public Library Mahjong and Clarence Senior Center Open Play Mahjong. Wednesday: JCC of Greater Buffalo Mah Jongg and Clarence Senior Center Open Play Mahjong. Thursday: JCC of Greater Buffalo Mah Jongg and Cheektowaga Senior Center Mah Jongg. Friday: Orchard Park Senior Center Mah Jong. Confirm with the teacher or group before you go, since schedules change.

How do I get a class or group listed in Buffalo?

Email hello@mahjongteachers.com with the name, where you meet and a link. Listings are free. The same address fixes or removes a listing.

Teach or run a group in Buffalo?

A listing is free. To add one, email hello@mahjongteachers.com with the name, where you meet and a link. To confirm, fix or remove a listing, use "Confirm or correct it" in its row.

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