1996–97 Torneo Argentino A

II Torneo Argentino A
Season1996–97
ChampionsAlmirante Brown (A)
(1st divisional title)
San Martín (M)
(1st divisional title)
PromotedAlmirante Brown (A)
San Martín (M)
RelegatedAlvarado
CAI
Central Norte
Desamparados
Germinal
Grupo Universitario
San Martín (F)
Unión Santiago

The 1996–97 Argentine Torneo Argentino A was the second season of third division professional football in Argentina. A total of 22 teams competed; the champion was promoted to Primera B Nacional.