1996 Cincinnati Reds season

1996 Cincinnati Reds
LeagueNational League
DivisionCentral
BallparkCinergy Field
CityCincinnati
Record81–81 (.500)
Divisional place3rd
OwnersMarge Schott
General managersJim Bowden
ManagersRay Knight
TelevisionWSTR
SportsChannel Cincinnati
(Marty Brennaman, George Grande, Chris Welsh)
RadioWLW
(Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall)
Seasons

The 1996 Cincinnati Reds season was the 127th season for the franchise in Major League Baseball, and their 27th and 26th full season at Cinergy Field. The Reds failed to improve on their record of 85–59 from 1995 and defend their National League Central title, finishing the season at 81–81 and a third place finish.