Football is Malta's most popular team sport while horse racing is a very popular spectator sport. The Malta Marathon in mid-February is an international event with runners participating from different parts of the world. With its islands, coastlines of over 250 km and favourable weather Malta is ideal for water sports. Diving is available from the islands and swimming, sailing and wind surfing are popular.

The Maltese Islands boast a wide variety of sporting facilities, including an 18-hole golf course, miniature golf courses, tennis courts, squash courts, cricket grounds and swimming pools.

Windsurfing, sailing, yachting and paragliding are among the well-established water sports on the Maltese Islands. Malta is recognized for its exceptional scuba diving conditions, as well as their professional instructors. Many sports centers and diving schools offer lessons and equipment rentals.

The Malta Marathon is held in mid-February and attracts participants from around the world; a ladies half-marathon is run concurrently. Other track and field events held throughout the year include road and cross-country races, which culminate in the Athletic Championships at the Marsa Stadium Track in May.

Horse racing is one of Malta’s top spectator sports. There are also several horse-riding facilities, as well as riding schools. Other popular sports are clay pigeon/skeet shooting, archery and long distance running.

In addition, there is a wide selection of other sporting events sponsored by national associations, including judo, basketball, cycling, table tennis, hockey, waterpolo, swimming and wrestling.