| Pbayear: | 1997 |
| Team: | San Miguel Beermen |
| Coach: | Ron Jacobs |
| 1C-Name: | All-Filipino Cup |
| 1C-Wins: | 11 |
| 1C-Losses: | 12 |
| 1C-Place: | 4th |
| 1C-Playoffs: | Semifinals |
| 2C-Name: | Commissioner's Cup |
| 2C-Wins: | 12 |
| 2C-Losses: | 8 |
| 2C-Place: | 3rd |
| 2C-Playoffs: | Semifinals |
| 3C-Name: | Governors Cup |
| 3C-Wins: | 12 |
| 3C-Losses: | 8 |
| 3C-Place: | 3rd |
| 3C-Playoffs: | Semifinals |
| Owners: | San Miguel Corporation |
| Pol Team: | 3 |
| Prevseason: | 1996 |
| Nextseason: | 1998 |
The 1997 San Miguel Beermen season was the 23rd season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
February 21: Former national team coach Ron Jacobs ushered his comeback in local basketball in the Beermen's 70-66 victory over Purefoods Corned Beef Cowboys, which also had a new head coach Eric Altamirano in both teams' first game of the season.[1]
July 22: San Miguel completed the semifinal cast in the Commissioner's Cup with an 87-79 win over Mobiline Cellulars, who were hoping to gain a tie and a playoff.[2]
September 21: Former Houston Rocket Larry Robinson debut with 33 points in San Miguel's 76-68 win over defending champion Alaska Milkmen.[3]
Team Manager: Nazario Avendaño
| Player | Signed | Former team | |
| Arnold Gamboa | Off-season | ||
| Edward Naron Rookie pick by Gordon's Gin | Off-season | N/A | |
| Off-season | |||
| Off-season |
| Tournament | Name | Number | Position | University/College | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commissioner's Cup | 21 | Forward | Tiffin University | June 14 to August 26 | ||
| Governors' Cup | Larry Robinson | 20 | Guard | Centenary College | September 21 to December 5 |