1996–97 Swiss 1. Liga
| Season | 1996–97 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Overall Thun Group 1: FC Renens Group 2: Serrières Group 3: FC Ascona Group 4: Tuggen |
| Promoted | Thun SV Schaffhausen |
| Relegated | Group 1: Montreux-Sports Central Fribourg Bex Group 2: FC Noiraigue FC Klus-Balsthal Group 3: Mendrisio FC Suhr Group 4: Balzers FC Glarus |
| Matches played | 4 times 182 plus 12 play-offs and 4 play-outs |
← 1995–96 1997–98 → | |
The 1996–97 Swiss 1. Liga was the 65th season of this league since its creation in 1931. At this time, the 1. Liga was the third tier of the Swiss football league system and it was the highest level of amateur football.