Japan's Largest Scale Event: Over 200 Female Professional Mahjong Players Clash! Sankei Shimbun Cup "Women's Mahjong League 2027" Opens!

The "Sankei Shimbun Cup Women's Mahjong League 2027" (co-organized by the General Incorporated Association Mahjong Queen Deciding Match Executive Committee and Sankei Shimbun, sponsored by Bio-Suppli), the pinnacle of title matches for female professional mahjong players, kicked off on July 2. This is the largest-scale league in Japan, with over 200 female professional mahjong players, from top-ranked to rising stars, fiercely competing. The intense matches are widely broadcast nationwide through media such as the Sankei Shimbun newspaper, the news site "Sankei News," and various social media platforms.

《About the Sankei Shimbun Cup "Women's Mahjong League"》

This is a prestigious title match where top female professional mahjong players gathered from various professional organizations clash for pride. The league adopts a unique system where "team matches" and "individual matches" proceed simultaneously. Its greatest appeal is that you can enjoy the drama of individual determination in every move and the bonds of a team sharing victory with comrades. Furthermore, the individual winner will receive the right to participate in a preliminary round (or selection committee) to qualify for the "Women's Mondo Cup," the highest-level women's competition. It truly serves as a crucial stepping stone for female mahjong players to rise to stardom.

《Highlights of the 2027 Season》

★ Overwhelming Scale with Over 200 Participants

From seasoned top-tier players to promising newcomers, over 200 female professional mahjong players from across the country are participating. It is truly the "largest-scale women's professional tournament" in name and reality, unfolding an unprecedentedly fierce survival race.

★ Two-League System: "Scepter League" and "Orb League"

A vast number of players and teams will engage in heated battles within their respective leagues. They will compete based on a long-term cumulative point system, aiming for the quarterfinals and beyond, which will be mixed league matches.

★ Team Matches Requiring Strategic Skill (Teams composed of 2-3 players)

It is possible for one player to play all matches, or to frequently substitute players depending on the situation. The meticulous bench work and strategies of each team will significantly influence the outcome of the matches.

★ Full Video Distribution on YouTube and Other Platforms

The matches will be broadcast on the video distribution service "YouTube" with exciting live commentary and analysis. The real-time intense battles will be delivered to mahjong fans nationwide.

Arisa Ishikawa, winner of the individual competition in the "Women's Mahjong League 2026"

《Tournament Overview》

Tournament Name: Sankei Shimbun Cup Women's Mahjong League 2027

Co-organized by: General Incorporated Association Mahjong Queen Deciding Match Executive Committee, Sankei Shimbun

Sponsored by: Bio-Suppli

Operation & Cooperation: General Incorporated Association Mahjong Queen Deciding Match Executive Committee, Babylon, JanSaku

Distribution Platform: YouTube (to be streamed sequentially on official channels, etc.)

《Main Schedule》

Preliminary League: Held from July 2, 2026

Playoffs & Quarterfinals: From March 2027 (scheduled)

Final Match: June 2027 (scheduled)

* For details on match dates and streaming schedules, please visit the official website ( https://sankeiqueen.com/ ).