| 1997 Skate America | |
|---|---|
| Type: | Champions Series |
| Date: | October 23 – 25 |
| Season: | 1997–98 |
| Location: | Detroit, Michigan |
| Host: | U.S. Figure Skating |
| Venue: | Joe Louis Arena |
| Champions | |
Men's singles:  Todd Eldredge | |
| Ladies' singles: Michelle Kwan | |
Pairs:  Marina Eltsova / Andrey Bushkov | |
| Ice dance: Elizabeth Punsalan / Jerod Swallow | |
| Previous: 1996 Skate America | |
| Next: 1998 Skate America | |
| Next GP: 1997 Nations Cup | |
The 1997 Skate America was the first event of six in the 1997–98 ISU Champions Series, a senior-level international invitational competition series. It was held at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan on October 23–25. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. Skaters earned points toward qualifying for the 1997–98 Champions Series Final. The compulsory dance was the Golden Waltz.