| Nations participating | 21 |
|---|---|
| Athletes participating | 3,803 |
| Events | 234 in 27 sports |
| Opening ceremony | 13 June |
| Closing ceremony | 25 June |
| Officially opened by | Oscar Luigi Scalfaro |
| Main venue | Stadio San Nicola |
The 13th edition of the Mediterranean Games were held in Bari, Italy from the 13th to the 25th of June 1997. Twenty one nations competed in 27 different sporting events.