The current champion is Chinese Taipei, who won the inaugural and the second competition as hosts.

[3][4][5] The U-12 Softball World Cup is played under the WBSC's International Rules.

Dimensions of regulation U-12 Softball World Cup ballparks (distance to the outfield fence, pitching mound, base paths, etc.)

are significantly increased compared to local youth leagues, due to the superior nature and strength of the players involved.

[8] The second edition was postponed from 2021 to December 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan, and the event is held separately from the U-12 Baseball World Cup with the number of participating teams expanded to five.