| 1997 World Figure Skating Championships | |
|---|---|
| Type: | ISU Championship |
| Date: | March 16 – 23 |
| Season: | 1996–97 |
| Location: | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Venue: | CIG de Malley |
| Champions | |
Men's singles:  Elvis Stojko | |
Ladies' singles:  Tara Lipinski | |
Pairs:  Mandy Wötzel / Ingo Steuer | |
Ice dance:  Oksana Grishuk / Evgeni Platov | |
| Previous: 1996 World Championships | |
| Next: 1998 World Championships | |
The 1997 World Figure Skating Championships were held at the CIG de Malley in Lausanne, Switzerland on March 16–23. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, ice dancing.