1996–97 Argentine Primera División
| Season | 1996–97 |
|---|---|
| Dates | August 23, 1996 – August 12, 1997 |
| Champions |
|
| 1998 Copa Libertadores | River Plate Colón |
| 1997 Copa Conmebol | Lanús Colón |
| Matches played | 380 |
← 1995–96 1997–98 → | |
The 1996–97 Argentine Primera División was the 106th season of top-flight football in Argentina. The season ran from August 23, 1996, to August 13, 1997. Huracán Corrientes (champion of 1995–96 Primera B Nacional) and Unión de Santa Fe promoted from Primera B Nacional.
River Plate won both, Apertura and Clausura championships (27th. and 28th. league titles). On the other hand, Huracán Corrientes and Banfield were relegated with the worst points averages.