| Year: | 1997 |
| WNBA Playoffs | |
| Dates: | August 28–30, 1997 |
| Winners: | Houston Comets (Finals Champion) |
| Continental Cup Title: | East champion |
| Continental Cup Qualifiers: | New York Liberty (Coach: Nancy Darsch) |
| Continental Cup Title1: | West champion |
| Continental Cup Qualifiers1: | Houston Comets (Coach: Van Chancellor) |
| Next Season: | 1998 |
The 1997 WNBA Playoffs was the postseason for the Women's National Basketball Association's 1997 season which ended with the Houston Comets beating the New York Liberty, 1-0 (65-51). Cynthia Cooper was named the MVP of the Finals. This was the first year of WNBA playoffs.
Eastern Conference
Western ConferenceNote:Teams with an "X" clinched playoff spots.
See main article: 1997 WNBA Championship.