1996–97 NSL Cup
| National Soccer League Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | Australia |
| Dates | 15 September – 6 October 1996 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Defending champions | South Melbourne |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Collingwood Warriors (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Marconi Fairfield |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 23 |
| Goals scored | 59 (2.57 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Francis Awaritefe (3 goals) |
The 1996–97 NSL Cup was the 21st and final edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia. The NSL Cup was sponsored by Johnnie Walker and known as the Johnnie Walker Cup for sponsorship purposes.
South Melbourne were the defending champions, having defeated Newcastle Breakers to win their second title in the previous season's final, but they were eliminated in the semi-finals by eventual winners Collingwood Warriors.
Collingwood Warriors defeated Marconi Fairfield 1–0 in the final to win their first NSL Cup title.