Softball has been occasionally held at the SEA Games for both men and women.
Softball debuted at the SEA Games in the 1979 edition.
The Philippines has dominated both the men's and women's tournament. Editions on which the Philippines did not win the men's title was in 1997 (Indonesia) and 2019 (Singapore). The Philippines won all women's title.
Medal tally since the 2005 SEA Games
Medal tally since the 2005 SEA Games
Medal tally since the 2005 SEA Games