The Malta Pool Association came into being in July 1989 and is the governing body of pool in the Maltese Islands.  Annually the association holds the national team and singles championships together with other events.  The Association is fully recognized by Sportmalta and the Maltese Olympic Committee and is registered with the European Eight Ball Pool Federation and the World Eight Ball Pool Federation.  

This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of the association.  In these years the association has grown up to be one of the strongest sports associations in Malta.  During this season the association will be holding the European Championships in Malta between the 15th & 21st February 2020. These will be the eight time the association has been entrusted to hold these championships in Malta.