| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Qatar |
| City | Doha |
| Dates | 3–11 September |
| Teams | 17 |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 1 host city) |
| Champions |  China (2nd title) |
| Runners-up |  Japan |
| Third place |  Australia |
| Fourth place |  Chinese Taipei |
The Asian Men's Volleyball Championship was the ninth staging of the Asian Men's Volleyball Championship, a biennial international volleyball tournament organised by the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) with Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA). The tournament was held in Doha, Qatar from 3 to 11 September 1997.