The SuperBowl is Malta’s only 20 lane facility and has been around since 1988. Situated in St. George’s Bay the facility is a stones throw away from the nightlife and entertainment capital of the country. Sandwiched between the most luxurious hotels in Malta, St. George’s Bay is an upscale sea side area offering a variety of eateries as well as entertainment options.
Welcome to the official pages for the 19th Malta Open Championships! This is where you can get all information regarding the tournament, and we will be updating continuously as the event approaches, but we’d like to also give you a little taste as to what a fantastic time there is to be had here in Malta during your stay.
The inaugural Malta Open was held way back in 1992, and quickly grew into one of the most popular tournaments on the international circuit. One of the main attractions was the friendly and welcoming atmosphere the tournament brought with it, as well as the superb organization on the part of the Eden SuperBowl team. The social side to the tournament is another part of the whole experience which is not to be missed, with many friends using the Malta Open as an excuse for an annual reunion party!
2009 Champ Dom Barrett (left)
Those important factors have held fast through 18 editions of the Malta Open, bringing people back year after year. We’re looking forward to hosting you this June for number 19 which we know will be another fantastic event. The 2009 edition saw some format changes which proved very popular with our bowlers and are also in place for 2010. While the greatly preferred 12-game qualification remains, now you get the chance to replace your low 6-game series with a re-entry. There is no limit to that (subject to availability), which is a bonus as the higher your qualifying position, the further you advance towards the finals. There is also the ‘Desperado’ squad once the regular qualification round is over, which will give four ‘unlucky’ bowlers a last chance to qualify.
Location:
The Eden SuperBowl is just off the beautiful sandy beach at the idyllic St. George’s Bay, the only beach in the Maltese islands to have achieved the prestigious international ‘blue flag’ status. Part of the beach is managed by the luxurious InterContinental hotel which is right on the SuperBowl’s doorstep. St. Julian’s is the heart of Maltese life with the country’s top hotels, eateries and entertainment all within one area.
The beach at St. George's Bay
Paranga at the water's edge
Official Hotels:
The 5 Star InterContinental Malta:
The InterContinental is Malta’s largest 5 star hotel and is situated across the road from the Eden SuperBowl. Boasting it’s very own private beach among it’s fantastic facilities, and what better way to end your day, or indeed start your evening, with a delicious meal at their water’s edge restaurant, Paranga, one of Malta’s top eateries, Mediterranean in style and specializing in exquisite fish and seafood dishes. The hotel also offers various other dining options, such as Eastern Breeze for Malta’s best Asian cuisine, the truly relaxing Al Fresco setting in the lush hotel gardens, or else you can go for the lavish and varied buffet in the popular Harruba restaurant.
Just click HERE to view the spectacular range of facilities InterContinental Malta have to offer, including the Beauty Studio which is the island’s top beauty and health spa offering a wide range of treatments from massages to Reiki. Once again the InterContinental has given us some great room rates, just for Malta Open bowlers. Send us an email on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for all details.
InterContinental's rooftop pool
Bay Street Hotel & Mall
The Bay Street Complex:
Bay Street is literally just a few steps down the road from the SuperBowl, incorporating a hugely popular shopping and dining centre, as well as the 4-star Bay Street hotel. This year, the Bay Street has slashed it’s room rates for Malta Open bowlers, and it’s proximity to the bowling centre makes it a great choice. Check the link on our main tournament page for more details.
Getting Here:
Getting to Malta is now easier and cheaper than ever before. While our official carrier and national air line, Air Malta, undoubtedly offers the most flight options at very competitive prices, there is an ever growing array of other operators also flying to Malta, including many low-cost air lines. You can now reach Malta from some 90 airports in over 30 countries! Check out this INTERACTIVE MAP to find the best travel options from your home town. A summary of all locations can also be found in one simple document by clicking HERE.
For an alternative night out, the Eden Cinema complex is right next door to the SuperBowl and houses 17 fully air-conditioned theatres, and the best sound system in Malta by far. Why not catch one of the latest movies before heading off up the nearby steps in to Paceville – the epicentre of Maltese nightlife!
Paceville is bursting at the seams with bars and clubs, a top casino, as well as a whole host of restaurants to suit any taste. This once quiet village has been transformed into Malta’s No. 1 party-town, and seems to never sleep during the Summer months with locals and tourists alike pouring in, sure of a fantastic night out, any day of the week. The action just never stops!
Busy steps leading to Paceville
The Eden SuperBowl lanes
Did somebody mention bowling?? Oh yes there’ll be plenty of time for a little bit of that, in the friendliest fun tournament you’ll ever have the pleasure of bowling in. If you’ve never played in it, you’re sure to know someone who has – so don’t just take our word for it, ask around! All in all the Malta Open is an experience not to be missed!