The 1997 Nations Cup was the second event of six in the 1997–98 ISU Champions Series, a senior-level international invitational competition series.

It was held in Gelsenkirchen on October 30 – November 2.

Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.

Skaters earned points toward qualifying for the 1997–98 Champions Series Final.