The 1997–98 Deutsche Eishockey Liga season was the 4th season of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (German Ice Hockey League).

The first 6 placed teams continued playing for the playoff placements German: Meisterrunde).

The first round of playoff qualifications was played as a best-of-five series.

The second round of playoff qualifications was played as a best-of-three series.

The Hannover Scorpions and Krefeld Pinguine qualified for the playoffs.