1997 J.League Cup

Statistics of J. League Cup, officially the '97 J.League Yamazaki Nabisco Cup, in the 1997 season.

Overview
It was contested by 20 teams, and Kashima Antlers won the cup.

Quarterfinals

 * Nagoya Grampus Eight 4–0 ; 1–1 JEF United Ichihara
 * Consadole Sapporo 1–2 ; 0–7 Kashima Antlers
 * Urawa Red Diamonds 0–0 ; 2–3 Jubilo Iwata
 * Yokohama Flugels 0–1 ; 3–0 Kashiwa Reysol

Semifinals

 * Kashima Antlers 1–0 ; 0–0 Nagoya Grampus Eight
 * Yokohama Flugels 1–0 ; 0–2 Jubilo Iwata

Final
Kashima Antlers won the cup.
 * Jubilo Iwata 1–2 ; 1–5 Kashima Antlers