1997 Campeonato Gaúcho
| Season | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Internacional |
| Relegated | 14 de Julho São Borja |
| Copa do Brasil | Grêmio Internacional |
| Série C | Brasil de Pelotas Caxias São José Internacional-SM 15 de Novembro |
| Matches played | 275 |
| Goals scored | 808 (2.94 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Marcus Vinícius (Guarani-VA) – 28 goals |
| Biggest home win | Guarani-VA 7-1 Internacional-SM (March 2, 1997) |
| Biggest away win | Brasil de Pelotas 0-4 Internacional-SM (March 9, 1997) 14 de Julho 0-4 15 de Novembro (March 19, 1997) 14 de Julho 0-4 São José (March 26, 1997) Grêmio Santanense 0-3 Internacional (April 16, 1997) |
| Highest scoring | Guarani-VA 6-4 Passo Fundo (February 2, 1997) |
| Longest unbeaten run | 15 de Novembro Grêmio – 12 matches |
← 1996 1998 → | |
The 77th season of the Campeonato Gaúcho kicked off on February 2, 1997, and ended on June 29, 1997. Twenty-eight teams participated. Internacional beat holders Grêmio in the finals and won their 33rd title. 14 de Julho and São Borja were relegated.