1996–97 Serie B
| Season | 1996–97 |
|---|---|
| Promoted | Brescia (3rd title) Empoli Lecce Bari |
| Relegated | Cosenza Cesena Palermo Cremonese |
| Matches played | 380 |
| Goals scored | 852 (2.24 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Davide Dionigi (24 goals) |
← 1995–96 1997–98 → | |
The Serie B 1996–97 was the sixty-fifth tournament of this competition played in Italy since its creation.