1997 in Brazilian football
The following article presents a summary of the 1997 football (soccer) season in Brazil, which was the 96th season of competitive football in the country. Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. Second phase Final Relegation. The four worst placed teams, which are Bahia, Criciúma, Fluminense and União São João, were relegated to the following year's second level. Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. América Mineiro declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B champions. Promotion. The two best placed teams in the final stage of the competition, which are América-MG and Ponte Preta, were promoted to the following year 's first level. Relegation. The worst placed team in each one of the five groups in the first stage, which are Moto Club, Central, Sergipe, Giatuba and Mogi Mirim, were relegated to the following year's third level. Campeonato Brasileiro Série C. Sampaio Corrêa declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C champions. Promotion. The two best placed teams in the final stage of the competition, which are Sampaio Corrêa and Juventus, were promoted to the following year's second level. Copa do Brasil. The Copa do Brasil final was played between Grêmio and Flamengo. Grêmio declared as the cup champions  on the away goal rule by aggregate score of 2-2. Regional and state championship champions. Regional championship champions State championship champions Brazil national team. The following table lists all the games played by the Brazil national football team in official competitions and friendly matches during 1997. Women's football. Brazil women's national football team. The following table lists all the games played by the Brazil women's national football team in official competitions and friendly matches during 1997.