The 2nd National High School Mahjong Championship to be Held
The Asahi Shimbun will host the 2nd National High School Mahjong Championship for high school students across Japan in August 2026. Qualifiers will be held in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka in July, with collaborative educational research conducted alongside the Kawaijuku Group.
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The Asahi Shimbun Company (Representative Director, President and CEO: Katsu Tsunoda) will hold the 2nd National High School Mahjong Championship for high school students nationwide. Qualifiers will be held in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka in July 2026, with the national tournament scheduled for August in Tokyo to determine the high school champion of Japan.
This tournament was established in 2025 in response to the growing number of young people engaging in competitive mahjong, fueled by the development of the professional mahjong league 'M.League.' The inaugural tournament last summer saw 572 participants from 286 teams representing 180 schools nationwide, with a team from Tokyo Metropolitan Koishikawa Secondary Education School winning the title.
In the 2nd tournament, parts of the semifinals and the finals will be broadcast live on the 'ABEMA Mahjong Channel.' By bringing the high school students' intense competition to the nation, the tournament aims to widely promote the appeal of mahjong as a mind sport.
Furthermore, in collaboration with the Kawaijuku Group, which has newly sponsored the tournament as an 'Educational Exploration Partner,' the organizers will begin exploring how mahjong, as a sophisticated mind sport, connects to the learning and growth of high school students. Initiatives such as post-match 'Kansosen' (review sessions) and the introduction of a 'Thinking Ability Award' will aim to visualize the learning gained through mahjong.
Qualifiers will be held at N High School Group campuses in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka, with all matches conducted on the official tournament apps, 'Sega NET Mahjong MJ' and 'Mahjong Fight Club Sp.' In the national tournament, real-life matches using fully automatic tables will be held in addition to app-based matches. Participants are recruited through the official tournament website.
This tournament was established in 2025 in response to the growing number of young people engaging in competitive mahjong, fueled by the development of the professional mahjong league 'M.League.' The inaugural tournament last summer saw 572 participants from 286 teams representing 180 schools nationwide, with a team from Tokyo Metropolitan Koishikawa Secondary Education School winning the title.
In the 2nd tournament, parts of the semifinals and the finals will be broadcast live on the 'ABEMA Mahjong Channel.' By bringing the high school students' intense competition to the nation, the tournament aims to widely promote the appeal of mahjong as a mind sport.
Furthermore, in collaboration with the Kawaijuku Group, which has newly sponsored the tournament as an 'Educational Exploration Partner,' the organizers will begin exploring how mahjong, as a sophisticated mind sport, connects to the learning and growth of high school students. Initiatives such as post-match 'Kansosen' (review sessions) and the introduction of a 'Thinking Ability Award' will aim to visualize the learning gained through mahjong.
Qualifiers will be held at N High School Group campuses in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka, with all matches conducted on the official tournament apps, 'Sega NET Mahjong MJ' and 'Mahjong Fight Club Sp.' In the national tournament, real-life matches using fully automatic tables will be held in addition to app-based matches. Participants are recruited through the official tournament website.
FAQ
第2回全国高等学校麻雀選手権大会の開催目的は何ですか？
麻雀プロリーグ「Mリーグ」の発展などを背景に、競技として麻雀に取り組む若い世代が増加していることを受け、麻雀の頭脳スポーツとしての魅力を広く発信することを目的としています。
大会の予選と全国大会はいつ、どこで開催されますか？
予選は2026年7月に福岡（5日）、大阪（11・12日）、東京（19・20日）で開催されます。全国大会は8月13日〜15日に東京で開催されます。
今大会で新たに導入される取り組みはありますか？
新たに河合塾グループが「教育探究パートナー」として協賛し、麻雀が高校生の学びや成長にどのようにつながるかの探究を行います。また、対局後の「感想戦」や「思考力賞」を導入します。
大会の参加費やルールについて教えてください。
参加費は無料です（交通費は自己負担）。ルールはMリーグルールに準拠します。
大会の様子はどこで見ることができますか？
準決勝の一部と決勝の模様が「ABEMA麻雀チャンネル」で生中継されます。詳細は大会公式ホームページで確認可能です。