World Bowl '97 (or World Bowl V) was NFL Europe's 1997 championship game. The game was played at Estadi Olimpic de Montjuic in Barcelona, Spain on June 22, 1997. This World Bowl was played between the 7-3 Rhein Fire and the 5-5 Barcelona Dragons. 31,100 fans were in attendance as the Dragons won their first and only World Bowl title in franchise history by beating the Fire 38-24. Dragons QB Jon Kitna was given MVP honors, by going 23 of 31 for 401 Yards with 2 Touchdowns and only 1 Interception.