1996 WNBL season
| 1996 WNBL season | |
|---|---|
| League | Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Number of teams | 10 |
| TV partner(s) | ABC Network Ten |
| Regular season | |
| Top seed | Sydney Flames |
| Season MVP | Rachael Sporn (Adelaide Lightning) |
| Top scorer | Gina Stevens (Perth Breakers) |
| Finals | |
| Champions | Adelaide Lightning |
| Runners-up | Sydney Flames |
| Finals MVP | Michelle Griffiths (Adelaide Lightning) |
The 1996 WNBL season was the 16th season of competition since its establishment in 1981. A total of 10 teams contested the league.