1997–98 Croatian Second Football League

Druga HNL
Season1997–98
ChampionsČakovec (North Division)
Cibalia (East Division)
Segesta (Center Division)
Jadran Poreč (West Division)
RNK Split (South Division)
PromotedCibalia
Relegated64 clubs

The 1997–98 Druga HNL (also known as 2. HNL) season was the 7th season of Croatia's second-level football since its establishment in 1992.

The league consisted of 82 teams organized into three geographic groups: Sjever (North, 16 teams), Istok (East, 16 teams), Središte (Center, 17 teams), Zapad (West, 16 teams), and Jug (South, 17 teams).