The 1997–98 Cupa României was the 60th edition of Romania's most prestigious football cup competition.
The title was won by Rapid București against FC U Craiova.
First round proper matches are played on the ground of the lowest ranked team, then from the second round proper the matches are played on a neutral location.
If the match is still tied, the result is decided by penalty kicks.
From the first edition, the teams from Divizia A entered in competition in sixteen finals, rule which remained till today.