American mahjong
The 2026 Mahjong Card: Release Date and Where to Buy
Quick answer
The 2026 mahjong card is out now. It lists the winning hands for American mahjong from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. It costs about $14, or about $15 in large print. You order it from the National Mah Jongg League, online or by mail. There is no free official PDF.
At a glance
- Card year: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027
- Standard card: about $14
- Large print card: about $15
- Sections: 9
- Free PDF: none, since the card is copyrighted
When does the new mahjong card come out?
New mahjong cards usually mail in late March to April. Orders usually open in January, and early orders often ship first.
Looking for the 2026 mahjong card release date? The 2026 card is already out. It took effect on April 1, 2026, and it stays in use until March 31, 2027.
Each year's card replaces the last one. So the 2026 card took the place of the 2025 card.
Old cards are fine for practice. But you can only win with a hand from the current card.
How much is the 2026 card, and where do you buy it?
The official 2026 card costs about $14, and the large print card costs about $15. You buy it from the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL).
| Card | Size | 2026 price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 5 1/8 x 4 inches | About $14 |
| Large print | 6 1/8 x 4 3/4 inches | About $15 |
| Mega card | Three 8.5 x 11 inch panels | About $35 |
Prices can change. There are two ways to order:
- Online. Buy it from the NMJL store.
- By mail. Print the League's mail order form. Mail it with a check to NMJL, PO Box 50003, Newark, NJ 07101-8006.
Is there a 2026 mahjong card printable or PDF?
No. The card is copyrighted, so there is no free official 2026 printable or PDF. You may not copy or scan it.
Any free mahjong card 2026 PDF you see online is not an official copy. To get the real card, buy it from the League.
What is on the 2026 card?
The 2026 card has nine sections of hands:
- 2026 (year hands)
- 2468
- Any Like Numbers
- Quints
- Consecutive Run
- 13579
- Winds and Dragons
- 369
- Singles and Pairs
We don't list the hands, since the card is copyrighted. Here is how to read one line instead, using a made-up hand.
- Groups in the same color are the same suit. A new color means a new suit.
- F means flower, D means dragon, and N, E, W, S mean the winds. A 0 is the white dragon.
- X means exposed, so you may call (take) other players' discards. C means concealed, so you may call only your winning tile.
- The number at the end is the hand's value. On the 2026 card, values go up to 75.
For more help, see how to read the mahjong card. To see how hands work, read about mahjong hands.
Ready to play the 2026 card?
Our American sets have 160 or 166 tiles, with jokers and spare tiles included.
Questions people ask
When will the 2027 mahjong card come out?
As of October 2026, no date had been announced. If it follows the usual pattern, orders open in January. Cards then mail in late March to April 2027.
Is the American mahjong card 2026 the same as the NMJL card?
Yes. The mahjong card, the NMJL card and the American mahjong card all mean the League's yearly card. To learn the game, see how to play American mahjong.
Can I order the 2026 card through a group?
Yes. Many charities and synagogues take group orders. They get a donation for each card sold.