| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Dates | 24 April – 16 May 1997 |
| Teams | 16 (main competition) |
| Defending champions | Al-Shabab |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Al-Ittihad (5th title) |
| Runner-up | Al-Tai |
| Asian Cup Winners' Cup | Al-Ittihad |
| Arab Cup Winners' Cup | Al-Tai |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 15 |
| Goals scored | 44 (2.93 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Saleh Al-Ganbar Yahya Jako (3 goals each) |
The 1997 Crown Prince Cup was the 22nd season of the Saudi premier football knockout tournament since its establishment in 1957. The main competition started on 24 April and concluded with the final on 16 May 1997.[1]
Al-Shabab were the defending champions; however, they were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Al-Tai.[2]
In the final, Al-Ittihad defeated Al-Tai 2–0 to secure their record-extending fifth title.[3] The final was held at the Youth Welfare Stadium in Jeddah. As winners of the tournament, Al-Ittihad qualified for the 1998–99 Asian Cup Winners' Cup. As runners-up, Al-Tai qualified for the 1998 Arab Cup Winners' Cup.