Schedule 2025
We offer a variety of courses throughout the year, most of which require advanced reservation. We are happy to make a booking for you. 年間を通して様々なコースをご用意しております。ほとんどのコースは事前予約が必要です。お気軽にご予約ください。
California Championship
Saturdays 12-5pm, $30
This is the preliminary round to determine the 6th California Champion; only players who make it past the 1st stage will advance to the 2nd stage. The Southern California representative will be determined here. The finals, including the NorCal representative, will be held in San Jose in February 2026.
SoCal representative selection stage system
January, February
Stage A-1 Participation is open to anyone.
March, April
Stage B-1 Participation is open to anyone.
Stage A-2 For players that have passed A-1.
July, August
Stage C-1 Participation is open to anyone.
Stage B-2 For players that have passed B-1.
September, October
Stage D-1 Participation is open to anyone.
Stage C-2 For players that have passed C-1.
November, December
Stage C-2 For players that have passed D-1.
Twelve players from each two-month Stage 1 will advance to Stage 2. Three representatives will be selected from each Stage 2.
LAPOM joins the CRMA as the qualifying and main competition location in SoCal. CRMA's mission is to provide opportunities for people to experience the joy of competition and the fun of tournaments, connecting California Riichi clubs and revitalizing them.
May and June Saturdays
Saturdays 6-10pm,
Fees vary by event.
Due to schedule adjustments, there will be no league games in May and June, but only practice sessions and one-day tournaments.
May
Ryuousen Practice Match
This is a practice match for the Ryuousen USA Qualifier, which will be held at the end of May.
June
One-Day Tournament
We plan fun tournaments that change every week.
LAPOM is used as the venue for Saikouisen USA events and more
LAPOM's game room is equipped with six AMOS REXX3. It can be used as a venue for everything from professional leagues to mahjong tournaments.
Saikouisen USA pre league
February 9th Sunday
March 9th Sunday
May 4th Sunday
Saikouisen USA league
August 3rd Sunday
September 1st Sunday
October 5th Sunday
November 2nd Sunday
December 7th Sunday
If you would like to learn more about Saikouisen USA or Saikouisen events, please contact them directly through the Saikouisen USA Discord.
If you would like to host a Mahjong tournament, please contact Mahjong Stars Discord.
Sundays for fun games
Sundays 12-5pm, $30
On Sundays, you can enjoy Mahjong with a different program each week.
1st Sundays of each month
MAHJONG STARS RANKING GAME
Scores are calculated monthly along with the other Mahjong Stars stadiums and added to the Mahjong Stars Ranking.
2nd Sundays of each month
BANZUKE
Sumo-style ranking/tournament game. Scores are added to the Banzuke Ranking and the champion of the day gets a prize.
3rd Sundays of each month
RED COMP LEAGUE
25' first season: January - June
25' Second season: July - December
Required to play 12 games to advance to the finals in each season.
4th Sundays of each month
THE OPEN GAMES
For beginner to intermediate players. Staff will help you when you need it. Will be promoted based on their plus points in the games. Points can be redeemed for free tickets.
The 5th week of the month we host MAHJONG STARS RANKING.
LAPOM Competition League
Saturdays 6-10pm,
Paid in advance, No refundable
General $350, Pro $280
Every year, LAPOM is invited to the Ryuousen Main Tournament hosted by Saikouisen Nihon Pro Mahjong Kyokai. Players who participate in LAPOM's competitive leagues and become proficient in Saikouisen's rules and play will have a chance to participate in the 2026 Ryuousen tournament in Japan.
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LAPOM Competition League
Rule / Regulation
Saikouisen rule and regulation
Term
February 1st to April 5th (10 Saturdays) Final April 12th
Game
3 games a day, 30 games total, Required score of 21 games to advance to the finals.
If a pro player wins, he or she will be seeded for the Ryuousen USA 2025 Qualifier.
Past Ryuousen Main Tournament participants from LAPOM
advanced to
2020 1st Round
2021 1st Round
2022 1st Round
2023 2nd Round
2024 3rd Round
2025 Coming soon
8th LAPO.M.League 2025
Saturdays 6-10pm $25
This is a very popular team match event that takes place every year. 3-player teams with M-League rules. All members of the winning team will receive a $100 voucher to use at LAPOM.
August through November
LAPO.M.League 2025 teams will be formed by elected captains drafting players, please register by July 10.
The schedule will be announced after the teams are formed.
This season, only individual applications will be accepted; no team applications will be accepted.
Past Champion Team
2019 First Season LAPOM Staff team
2019 Second Season Red Youri Tubers
2020 First Season Ponkotsu
2020 Second Season Ponkotsu2
2023 First Season Riichi Knights
2023 Second Season Ura Dora Volts
2024 First Season Cobra Kai