The 1997 SAGA World World Indoor Bowls Championship [1] was held at Preston Guild Hall, Preston, England, from 23 January – 2 February 1997.

In the singles Hugh Duff won his second title beating Andy Thomson in the final.

In the pairs Tony Allcock won his seventh title in his first partnering with Mervyn King.

The Women's World Championship sponsored by British Steel took place in Llanelli from April 19–20.

[2] [3] [4] Tony Allcock Kevin Schischka Allcock Stephen Rees Rees Steve Wojcik Allcock Ian Schuback Schuback Brian McPeak Kerkow Adrian Welch Welch Jeff Rabkin Allcock Gary Smith Robinson Duncan Robinson Robinson David Gourlay DUff Tommy Woods Robinson Wynne Richards Glasson Steve Glasson Glasson Graham Robertson Robertson Gareth Williams