The 1997 International League season took place from April to September 1997.
The Rochester Red Wings defeated the Columbus Clippers to win the league championship.
| East Division | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Rochester Red Wings | 83 | 58 | .589 | – |
| Pawtucket Red Sox | 81 | 60 | .574 | 2 |
| Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons | 66 | 76 | .465 | 17.5 |
| Syracuse SkyChiefs | 55 | 87 | .387 | 28.5 |
| Ottawa Lynx | 54 | 86 | .386 | 28.5 |
| West Division | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Columbus Clippers | 79 | 63 | .556 | – |
| Charlotte Knights | 76 | 65 | .539 | 2.5 |
| Norfolk Tides | 75 | 67 | .528 | 4 |
| Richmond Braves | 70 | 72 | .493 | 9 |
| Toledo Mud Hens | 68 | 73 | .482 | 10.5 |
The Rochester Red Wings won the East Division Finals over the Pawtucket Red Sox, 3 games to 1.
The Columbus Clippers won the West Division Finals over the Charlotte Knights, 3 games to 1.
The Rochester Red Wings won the Governors' Cup Finals over the Columbus Clippers, 3 games to 2.