| Competition: | safa |
| Year: | 1898 |
| Teams: | 6 |
| Count: | 7 |
| Mpcount: | 7 |
| Matches: | 44 |
| Highattend: | 7,500 (20 June, vs.)[1] |
| Top Goal Scorer: | Jack Kay (35 Goals) |
| Magarey Medal: | Alby Green |
| Prevseason: | 1897 |
| Nextseason: | 1899 |
The 1898 SAFA season was the 22nd edition of the top level of Australian Rules football to be played in South Australia. South Adelaide went on to record its 7th premiership.