1997–98 Algerian Championnat National

The 1997–98 Algerian Championnat National was the 36th season of the Algerian Championnat National since its establishment in 1962. A total of 16 teams contested the league, with CS Constantine as the defending champions, The Championnat started on January 1, 1997. and ended on June 29, 1998.

Promotion and relegation
Teams promoted from Algerian Division 2 1997-1998


 * USM Annaba
 * JSM Béjaïa
 * NA Hussein Dey
 * JSM Tébessa
 * CA Bordj Bou Arreridj
 * E Sour El Ghozlane
 * JSM Tiaret
 * GC Mascara
 * RC Kouba
 * ASM Oran
 * SA Mohammadia
 * IRB Hadjout

Teams relegated to Algerian Division 2 1998-1999
 * No relegated