| J.League Yamazaki Nabisco Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country |  Japan |
| Teams | 20 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Kashima Antlers (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Jubilo Iwata |
| Semifinalists | |
Statistics of J. League Cup, officially the '97 J.League Yamazaki Nabisco Cup, in the 1997 season.