1997–98 Eerste Divisie

The Dutch Eerste Divisie in the 1997–98 season was contested by 18 teams. AZ won the championship.

New entrants
Relegated from the 1996–97 Eredivisie
 * AZ

Promotion/relegation play-offs
In the promotion/relegation competition, eight entrants (six from this league and two from the Eredivisie) entered in two groups. The group winners were promoted to the Eredivisie.