1797 in sports

1797 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

Boxing
Events
 * 22 August — Jack Bartholomew defeated Tom Owen in 26 rounds at Moulsey Hurst to claim the Championship of England. Bartholomew held the title until 1800.

Cricket
Events England
 * Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) enjoyed great success on the field, the team winning nine of its eleven matches.
 * Most runs – Lord Frederick Beauclerk 758
 * Most wickets – Lord Frederick Beauclerk 66

Horse racing
England
 * The Derby – colt by Fidget
 * The Oaks – Nike
 * St Leger Stakes – Lounger