| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Spain |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Dates | 13 – 22 August |
| Teams | 12 (from 1 confederation) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Italy (2nd title) |
| Runner-up |  Russia |
| Third place |  Netherlands |
| Fourth place | Spain |
The 1997 Women's European Water Polo Championship was the seventh edition of the European Water Polo Championship, organised by the Ligue Européenne de Natation. The event took place in Seville, Spain from August 13 to August 22, 1997, part of the European LC Championships 1997.