| 26th FIBA European Women's Basketball Championship | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Hungary |
| Dates | 6–15 June |
| Teams | 12 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Lithuania (1st title) |
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| Official website (archive) | |
The 1997 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 1997, was the 26th regional championship held by FIBA Europe. The competition was held in Hungary and took place from 6 June to 15 June 1997. Lithuania won the gold medal and Slovakia the silver medal while Germany won the bronze.