| Tournament details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Host country | Germany | ||
| City | Berlin | ||
| Teams | 6 | ||
| Final positions | |||
| Champions |  Australia (4th title) | ||
| Runner-up |  Germany | ||
| Third place |  Netherlands | ||
| Tournament statistics | |||
| Matches played | 18 | ||
| Goals scored | 56 (3.11 per match) | ||
| Top scorer(s) | Alyson Annan (5 goals) | ||
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The 1997 Women's Hockey Champions Trophy was the 6th edition of the Hockey Champions Trophy for women. It was held between 1–8 June 1997 in Berlin, Germany. From this edition on a win was rewarded with three points instead of two, and a draw with one point.
Australia won the tournament for the fourth consecutive time after defeating Germany 2–1 in the final with a golden goal.