| Season: | 1997 |
| Winners: | Universidad Católica (Apertura), Colo-Colo (Clausura) |
| League Topscorer: | Apertura: David Bisconti (15)Clausura: Richard Báez (10) |
| Nextseason: | 1998 |
The 1997 tournament of the Primera División de Chile was based in the typical Apertura-Clausura scheme used in many football leagues in Latin-America, similar to the Argentinian First Division. For the first time, this format, with two champions, was used. This tournament format was dropped for the next season (1998), but came back, from 2002 to 2017.
Both champions qualified for the Copa Libertadores, while the two teams with fewest points overall relegated. The season started on 16 February 1997 and ended on 21 December 1997.
See main article: 1997 Torneo Apertura (Chile).
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| Pos | Name | Team | Goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Bisconti | Universidad Católica | 15 | |
| 2 | Walter Otta | Deportes Puerto Montt | 11 | |
| 3 | Alberto Acosta | Universidad Católica | 10 | |
| 4 | Sergio Gioino | Provincial Osorno | 9 | |
| Rodrigo Barrera | Universidad de Chile | 9 |
See main article: 1997 Torneo Clausura (Chile).
| Pos | Name | Team | Goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard Báez | Universidad de Chile | 10 | |
| Rubén Vallejos | Deportes Puerto Montt | 10 | ||
| 3 | Hugo Brizuela | Audax Italiano | 9 |