Football at the 1997 SEA Games
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Indonesia |
| Dates | 5–18 October |
| Teams | 10 |
| Venue(s) | Gelora Senayan Stadium Pajajaran Stadium |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Thailand (8th title) |
| Runners-up | Indonesia |
| Third place | Vietnam |
| Fourth place | Singapore |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 24 |
| Goals scored | 79 (3.29 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Kiatisuk Senamuang (6 goals) |
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The football tournament at the 1997 SEA Games was held from 5 to 18 October in Jakarta, Indonesia. All 10 Southeast Asian nations competed in the tournament.