1996–97 Coupe de la Ligue
| French League Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | France |
| Dates | 28 August 1996 – 12 April 1997 |
| Teams | 47 |
| Defending champions | Metz |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Strasbourg (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Bordeaux |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 46 |
| Goals scored | 120 (2.61 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | David Zitelli (5 goals) |
The 1996–97 Coupe de la Ligue began on 28 August 1996 and the final took place on 12 April 1997 at the Stade de France. Metz were the defending champions, but were knocked-out by Caen in the Round of 16. Strasbourg went on to win the tournament, beating Bordeaux 6–5 on penalties in the final.