1996–97 Cypriot First Division
| Season | 1996–97 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Anorthosis (8th title) |
| Relegated | Aris Olympiakos APEP |
| Champions League | Anorthosis (1st qualifying round) |
| UEFA Cup | Apollon (1st qualifying round) |
| Cup Winners' Cup | APOEL (qualifying round; via Cypriot Cup) |
| Intertoto Cup | Nea Salamis (group stage) |
| Matches played | 182 |
| Goals scored | 564 (3.1 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Michalis Konstantinou (17 goals) |
← 1995–96 1997–98 → | |
The 1996–97 Cypriot First Division was the 58th season of the Cypriot top-level football league. Anorthosis won their 8th title.