Stages of the competition
First phase
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Group 7
Group 8
Group 9
Group 10
Group 11
Group 12
Group 13
Group 14
Group 15
Group 16
Second phase
Round of 16
Quarterfinals
Final stage
Sources
* {{DEFAULTSORT:1997 Campeonato Brasileiro Serie C Campeonato Brasileiro Série C seasons 1997 in Brazilian football leagues