The 1997 Pan Am Badminton Championships was the ninth edition of the Pan American Badminton Championships.

The tournament was held from 15 to 21 September at the Winnipeg Canoe Club in Winnipeg, Canada.

[1] The tournament also served as a test event for the 1999 Pan American Games badminton events.

Eleven countries competed in the championships.

[2][3]   *   Host nation (Canada)