1996–97 Primera B Nacional
| Season | 1996–97 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Argentinos Juniors (1st divisional title) |
| Promoted | Argentinos Juniors Gimnasia y Tiro |
| Relegated | Sarmiento (J) Gimnasia y Esgrima (CdU) Temperley Juventud Antoniana |
| Top goalscorer | Eduardo Bennett 23 goals |
← 1995–96 1997–98 → | |
The 1996–97 Argentine Primera B Nacional was the 11th season of second division professional of football in Argentina. A total of 32 teams competed; the champion and runner-up were promoted to Argentine Primera División.