| League details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 9 March – 5 October 1997 |
| Teams | 32 |
| League champions | |
| Winners | Limerick (11th win) |
| Other division winners | |
| Division 2 | Dublin |
← 1995–96 1998 → | |
The 1997 National Hurling League (known as the Church & General National Hurling League for sponsorship reasons) was the 66th season of the National Hurling League.