Far East Softball became an official Far East event in SY 2009-2010. Prior to Spring 2010, Far East Softball was part of the Pacific Area Interscholastic Athletic Program.

The tournament is held each spring in May. DoDEA Pacific hosts the event and invites international schools to compete. The championship is set up with pool play which is scheduled the first 2 days followed by single elimination for the championship.  Awards are presented to the top 3 teams and a 15-player all-tournament team.