| Tournament Name: | Malta Grand Prix |
| Venue: | Jerma Palace Hotel |
| Location: | Marsaskala |
| Country: | Malta |
| Organisation: | WPBSA |
| Format: | Non-ranking event |
| Winners Share: | £6,000[1] |
| Winner: |  Ken Doherty |
| Runner Up: | John Higgins |
| Score: | 7–5 |
| Previous: | 1996 |
| Next: | 1998 |
The 1997 Rothmans Malta Grand Prix was the fourth edition of the professional invitational snooker tournament, which took place from 30 October to 2 November 1997. The tournament was played at the Jerma Palace Hotel in Marsaskala, Malta.
Ken Doherty won the title, defeating John Higgins 7–5 in the final.[2]