| Copa Norte | |
| Year: | 1997 |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Dates: | 23 March – 4 May |
| Num Teams: | 10 |
| Winners: | Rio Branco (1st title) |
| Second: | Remo |
| Matches: | 22 |
| Goals: | 48 |
| Scoring Leader: |  Edil(5 goals) |
| Next Season: | 1998 |
The 1997 Copa Norte was the first edition of a football competition held in Brazil, featuring 10 clubs. Acre and Pará have two clubs whilst Amapá, Amazonas, Maranhão, Piauí, Rondônia and Roraima each have one.
In the finals, Rio Branco defeated Remo 2–1 on aggregate to win their first title and earn the right to play in the 1997 Copa CONMEBOL.[1]
| Association | Team | Qualification method |
|---|---|---|
| Acre 2 berths | 1996 Campeonato Acreano runners-up | |
| 1996 Campeonato Acreano 3rd place | ||
| Amapá 1 berth | Ypiranga | |
| Amazonas 1 berth | 1996 Campeonato Amazonense champions | |
| Maranhão 1 berth | Imperatriz | |
| Pará 2 berths | 1996 Campeonato Paraense champions | |
| 1996 Campeonato Paraense runners-up | ||
| Piauí 1 berth | 4 de Julho | |
| Rondônia 1 berth | 1996 Campeonato Rondoniense runners-up | |
| Roraima 1 berth | 1996 Campeonato Roraimense runners-up | |
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Rio Branco won 2–1 on aggregate.