1996–97 Segunda División
| Season | 1996–97 |
|---|---|
| Champions | CP Mérida |
| Promoted | |
| Relegated | |
| Matches played | 380 |
| Goals scored | 910 (2.39 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | |
← 1995–96 1997–98 → | |
The 1996–97 Segunda División season saw 20 teams participate in the second flight Spanish league. CP Mérida, UD Salamanca and RCD Mallorca were promoted to Primera División. Almería CF, Real Madrid B, Barcelona B and Écija were relegated to Segunda División B.