ABEMA to Provide Exclusive Live Coverage of the 2nd National High School Mahjong Championship
ABEMA has decided to exclusively broadcast the semifinals and finals of the 2nd National High School Mahjong Championship in August 2026. Organized by Asahi Shimbun, the tournament was established in 2025 to promote competitive mahjong among youth. Following qualifiers in three cities in July, 16 teams will compete for the national title in August.
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ABEMA, the 'Future of TV,' is pleased to announce its first-ever exclusive live broadcast of the '2nd National High School Mahjong Championship' on its Mahjong Channel.
The National High School Mahjong Championship was established in 2025 in response to the growing number of young people taking up mahjong as a competitive sport, fueled by the development of the 'M-League' professional mahjong league launched in 2018. In the inaugural tournament last summer, 572 participants from 286 teams representing 180 schools nationwide took part, with Tokyo Metropolitan Koishikawa Secondary Education School emerging as the champion.
The 2nd tournament will hold qualifiers in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka in July 2026. The 16 winning teams (32 individuals) will advance to the semifinals and finals to compete for the title of Japan's best high school team.
ABEMA will provide live coverage of selected portions of the semifinals and the entire final match, showcasing the intense competition among high school students.
Will we see the birth of the next generation of M-Leaguers? Please tune in to the '2nd National High School Mahjong Championship' on ABEMA.
■ Broadcast Overview
First Broadcast: Friday, August 14, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM JST
Channel: Mahjong Channel
■ Event Overview
Qualifiers:
- Kyushu: July 5 (Fukuoka)
- West Japan: July 11-12 (Osaka)
- East Japan: July 19-20 (Tokyo)
National Tournament:
August 13–15, 2026 (Tokyo)
- Live broadcast on ABEMA Mahjong Channel for selected semifinals and the final match.
- Participation Fee: Free
- Rules: Based on M-League rules
- Awards: Recognition for top teams. The winning team will receive an 'AMOS JP-DG' fully automatic mahjong table from Taiyo Giken Co., Ltd.
- Organizer: The Asahi Shimbun Company
- Sponsors: Konami Arcade Games, SEGA (Gold Partners), etc.
- Support: M-League Organization
- Official Supplier: Taiyo Giken Co., Ltd.
■ About ABEMA
ABEMA is a video streaming business that celebrated its 10th anniversary on April 11, 2026. Operating as an internet TV station that can be enjoyed for free without registration, it offers news, dramas, sports, and more across specialized channels 24/7.
The National High School Mahjong Championship was established in 2025 in response to the growing number of young people taking up mahjong as a competitive sport, fueled by the development of the 'M-League' professional mahjong league launched in 2018. In the inaugural tournament last summer, 572 participants from 286 teams representing 180 schools nationwide took part, with Tokyo Metropolitan Koishikawa Secondary Education School emerging as the champion.
The 2nd tournament will hold qualifiers in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka in July 2026. The 16 winning teams (32 individuals) will advance to the semifinals and finals to compete for the title of Japan's best high school team.
ABEMA will provide live coverage of selected portions of the semifinals and the entire final match, showcasing the intense competition among high school students.
Will we see the birth of the next generation of M-Leaguers? Please tune in to the '2nd National High School Mahjong Championship' on ABEMA.
■ Broadcast Overview
First Broadcast: Friday, August 14, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM JST
Channel: Mahjong Channel
■ Event Overview
Qualifiers:
- Kyushu: July 5 (Fukuoka)
- West Japan: July 11-12 (Osaka)
- East Japan: July 19-20 (Tokyo)
National Tournament:
August 13–15, 2026 (Tokyo)
- Live broadcast on ABEMA Mahjong Channel for selected semifinals and the final match.
- Participation Fee: Free
- Rules: Based on M-League rules
- Awards: Recognition for top teams. The winning team will receive an 'AMOS JP-DG' fully automatic mahjong table from Taiyo Giken Co., Ltd.
- Organizer: The Asahi Shimbun Company
- Sponsors: Konami Arcade Games, SEGA (Gold Partners), etc.
- Support: M-League Organization
- Official Supplier: Taiyo Giken Co., Ltd.
■ About ABEMA
ABEMA is a video streaming business that celebrated its 10th anniversary on April 11, 2026. Operating as an internet TV station that can be enjoyed for free without registration, it offers news, dramas, sports, and more across specialized channels 24/7.
FAQ
「第2回全国高等学校麻雀選手権大会」の放送はどこで見られますか？
「ABEMA」の「麻雀チャンネル」にて、2026年8月14日の準決勝の一部および決勝が独占生中継されます。
大会の予選スケジュールと開催場所を教えてください。
2026年7月5日に九州予選（福岡）、7月11日・12日に西日本予選（大阪）、7月19日・20日に東日本予選（東京）が開催されます。
全国大会の本戦はいつ、どこで行われますか？
2026年8月13日（木）から15日（土）まで、東京都内で本戦・準決勝・決勝が開催されます。
大会の参加費やルールはどうなっていますか？
参加費は無料（交通費は自己負担）で、ルールはプロ麻雀リーグ「Mリーグ」のルールに準じます。
優勝チームにはどのような特典がありますか？
上位チームが表彰されるほか、優勝チームには大洋技研株式会社の全自動麻雀卓「AMOS JP-DG」が贈呈されます。