As the Sharks Billiard League The Sharks Billiards Association was originally established in
Quezon City as the Sharks Billiards League (SBL) by Hadley Mariano in partnership with the Billiards Managers and Players Association of the Philippines (BMPAP). It was founded in November 2022 by billiards promoter Perry Mariano and sports patrons
Putch Puyat, Isaac Belmonte and Jonathan Sy of BMPAP, and new officials Mon Aguirre, Larry Lim, Hadley Mariano, Jojo Sanchez, and Eric Salud. With United Kingdom-based
Matchroom, the SBL organized the 2023 Sharks International Open at the Great White Arena in
Quezon City. It was won by Taiwanese player
Ko Ping-chung.
Foundation of a professional league On May 6, 2024, the league was renamed the Sharks Billiards Association (SBA). It also now accredited by the
Games and Amusements Board. Sports columnist
Chino Trinidad was the league's inaugural commissioner until his death on July 13, 2024. On August 18, 2024, the league had its inaugural draft at
Gateway Mall in
Quezon City. Jericho Bañares was selected by the Quezon City Dragons with the first pick. The inaugural champions are the Taguig Stallions who won three of their five games against Manila MSW Mavericks in the finals series. In April 2025, the SBA secured a partnership with
People's Television Network as they launch the 2025 Philippine Open. The 2025 draft is scheduled to take place on July 29, 2025 and the second season proper in September 2025. == Teams ==