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M.LEAGUE to Hold 'US Tour' for Mahjong in Las Vegas and New York!

Q: What is the official name and schedule of the M.LEAGUE US Tour in 2026?

The official name is M.LEAGUE x World Riichi 2026 U.S. Tour, taking place from June 26 to June 30, 2026, in Las Vegas and New York, with events at the HyperX Arena and Sparrow’s Nest Studio.

Q: Which venues in Las Vegas and New York will host the M.LEAGUE US Tour events?

The Las Vegas events will be held at the HyperX Arena inside the Luxor Hotel & Casino, while the New York events will take place at Sparrow’s Nest Studio.

Q: Who are some of the notable participants in the M.LEAGUE US Tour, and what roles do they hold?

Notable participants include Hiroshi Yamai, the first world champion, and Shigekazu Moriyama, chairman of the Japan Professional Mahjong League, alongside 11 top professionals from the M.LEAGUE.

Q: What types of events will fans experience during the M.LEAGUE US Tour in both cities?

Fans will attend a press conference, Mahjong tournaments, fan meetings, exhibition matches, and an East Wind battle called 'Eastside Showdown' featuring M.LEAGUE players in Las Vegas and New York.

Q: How can participants engage with M.LEAGUE players during the tournament in Las Vegas?

During the Las Vegas Mahjong tournament on June 27 and 28, 2026, participants will have the opportunity to play at the same table with one of the six M.LEAGUE players at the HyperX Arena.

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Published Apr 10, 2026 9:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 17, 2026 2:54 AM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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The M.LEAGUE Organization, in collaboration with the World Riichi Championship (WRC) and the United States Professional Mahjong League (USPML), will host a 'US Tour' in Las Vegas and New York from June 26-30, 2026.
The tour will feature top professionals, including M.LEAGUE players, in tournaments and fan events.

The M.LEAGUE Organization, in collaboration with the World Riichi Championship (WRC) and the United States Professional Mahjong League (USPML), will host a 'US Tour' in Las Vegas and New York from June 26-30, 2026. The tour will feature top professionals, including M.LEAGUE players, in tournaments and fan events.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000209.000035640.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Apr 10, 2026

The M.LEAGUE Organization (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Susumu Fujita) is pleased to announce the 'US Tour,' a collaboration with the World Riichi Championship (WRC) and the United States Professional Mahjong League (USPML), which will travel through Las Vegas and New York in the United States.

This tour will feature 11 top professionals, including M.LEAGUE players, the first world champion Hiroshi Yamai, and the chairman of the Japan Professional Mahjong League, Shigekazu Moriyama, participating in Mahjong tournaments, fan meetings, and exhibition matches. In Las Vegas, a press conference with M.LEAGUE players and a Mahjong tournament will be held at the 'HyperX Arena' within the Luxor Hotel & Casino. Participants in the Mahjong tournament will have the opportunity to play at the same table with one of the six M.LEAGUE players. Subsequently, the tour will move to New York for a fan meeting, exhibition match, and a 'Eastside Showdown' East Wind match battle with M.LEAGUE players at 'Sparrow’s Nest Studio.'

Through this tour, M.LEAGUE aims to contribute to international exchange and goodwill through Mahjong, while widely conveying the enjoyment of Mahjong as a brain sport. We hope you will pay close attention to M.LEAGUE's global expansion.

<strong>■M.LEAGUE x World Riichi 2026 U.S. Tour Overview</strong> Tournament Name: M.LEAGUE x World Riichi 2026 U.S. Tour Dates: June 26-30, 2026 *Local Time*

Venues: Las Vegas: HyperX Arena New York: Sparrow’s Nest Studio

Event Schedule: - Las Vegas June 26: Press Conference June 27: Mahjong Tournament Day 1 + Fan Meeting June 28: Mahjong Tournament Day 2

- New York June 29: Fan Meeting 'After Hours' June 30: Exhibition Match, East Wind Battle 'Eastside Showdown'

Participants: Megumu Aikawa (EARTH JETS) Kotaro Uchikawa (EX Furin Kazan) Sayaka Okada (KADOKAWA Sakura Knights) Mari Takamiya (KONAMI Mahjong Fight Club) Sho Shiratori (Shibuya ABEMAS) Yoshihiro Matsumoto (Shibuya ABEMAS) Shigekazu Moriyama (Professional) Yumi Uotani (Professional) Hiroshi Yamai (Professional)

*The Mahjong tournaments on June 27th and 28th, and the exhibition match on June 30th will be broadcast live on the 'World Riichi Official YouTube Channel'.*

World Riichi Official YouTube Channel URL: https://www.youtube.com/@worldriichi

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FAQ

What is the official name and schedule of the M.LEAGUE US Tour in 2026?

The official name is M.LEAGUE x World Riichi 2026 U.S. Tour, taking place from June 26 to June 30, 2026, in Las Vegas and New York, with events at the HyperX Arena and Sparrow’s Nest Studio.

Which venues in Las Vegas and New York will host the M.LEAGUE US Tour events?

The Las Vegas events will be held at the HyperX Arena inside the Luxor Hotel & Casino, while the New York events will take place at Sparrow’s Nest Studio.

Who are some of the notable participants in the M.LEAGUE US Tour, and what roles do they hold?

Notable participants include Hiroshi Yamai, the first world champion, and Shigekazu Moriyama, chairman of the Japan Professional Mahjong League, alongside 11 top professionals from the M.LEAGUE.

What types of events will fans experience during the M.LEAGUE US Tour in both cities?

Fans will attend a press conference, Mahjong tournaments, fan meetings, exhibition matches, and an East Wind battle called 'Eastside Showdown' featuring M.LEAGUE players in Las Vegas and New York.

How can participants engage with M.LEAGUE players during the tournament in Las Vegas?

During the Las Vegas Mahjong tournament on June 27 and 28, 2026, participants will have the opportunity to play at the same table with one of the six M.LEAGUE players at the HyperX Arena.

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