| Season | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Alianza Lima 18th Primera División title |
| Relegated | Alcides Vigo Atlético Torino José Gálvez La Loretana |
| Copa Libertadores | Alianza Lima (first stage) Sporting Cristal (first stage) |
| Copa CONMEBOL | Melgar |
| Copa Merconorte | Alianza Lima Sporting Cristal Universitario |
| Top goalscorer | Ricardo Zegarra (17) |
| Biggest home win | Alianza Atlético 8–1 Unión Minas Alianza Atlético 8–1 La Loretana |
| Biggest away win | Municipal 1–6 Sporting Cristal Torino 0–5 Alianza Lima |
| Highest scoring | Alianza Atlético 8–1 Unión Minas Alianza Atlético 8–1 La Loretana Alianza Lima 5–4 Sporting Cristal |
← 1996 1998 → | |
The 1997 Torneo Descentralizado was the 82nd season of the top category of Peruvian football (soccer). It was played by 14 teams. The national champion was Alianza Lima, their first title in 19 years.