| Season: | 1988–89 |
| Competition: | Maltese Premier League |
| Winners: | Sliema Wanderers F.C. (22nd title) |
| Relegated: | Rabat Ajax F.C. Birkirkara F.C. |
| Continentalcup1: | European Cup |
| Continentalcup1 Qualifiers: | Sliema Wanderers F.C. |
| Continentalcup2: | European Cup Winners' Cup |
| Continentalcup2 Qualifiers: | Hamrun Spartans F.C. |
| Continentalcup3: | UEFA Cup |
| Continentalcup3 Qualifiers: | Valletta F.C. |
| Matches: | 72 |
| Total Goals: | 175 |
| Prevseason: | 1987–88 |
| Nextseason: | 1989–90 |
The 1988–89 Maltese Premier League was the 9th season of the Maltese Premier League, and the 74th season of top-tier football in Malta. It was contested by 9 teams, and Sliema Wanderers F.C. won the championship.
With Naxxar Lions, Hibernians, and Rabat Ajax all level on 12 points each, their head-to-head points were decisive. Rabat Ajax F.C. had the fewest points in those matches and were therefore immediately finished in 8th place and Relegated.