| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Japan |
| Dates | 9 May 1917– 11 May 1917 |
| Teams | 3 |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | |
| Runners-up | |
| Third place | |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 3 |
| Goals scored | 25 (8.33 per match) |
The football sporting event at the 1917 Far Eastern Championship Games was participated by three nations; Philippines, China and football debutant and hosts Japan. China was represented by South China A.A. and Japan was represented by a selection from the Tokyo Higher Normal School.