In 1997–98 the Honduran Liga Nacional brought a new competition system; the league would be now divided into two tournaments (Apertura and Clausura), having C.D. Motagua won their 6th and 7th title in this new format. The tournament lasted from August 1997 to October 1998 and it consisted of 11 teams for the first time since the 1981–82 season. The final match was played in the evening of 25 October, just a few hours before Hurricane Mitch landed in the coasts of Honduras.

1997–98 teams

Apertura

Regular season

Standings

Results

Final round

Hexagonal

Semifinals

Final

Top goalscorers

19 goals 11 goals 7 goals 6 goals 5 goals

Clausura

Regular season

Standings

Results

Final round

Hexagonal

Semifinals

Final

Top goalscorers

15 goals 13 goals 8 goals 7 goals 5 goals 2 goals 1 goal

Relegation table

Squads

Curiosities

On 12 July 1998, the league scheduled a match between Palestino F.C. and Universidad at Estadio Miraflores. The game which started at 14:00 local time, was played at the same time of the 1998 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Brazil. The match which ended 2–0 to Palestino, was witnessed by 55 loyal fans, an outstanding record.