1996–97 Argentine Primera División

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.

Primera División
Season1996–97
DatesAugust 23, 1996 – August 12, 1997
Champions
  • Apertura: River Plate (27th. title)
  • Clausura: River Plate (28th. title)
1998 Copa LibertadoresRiver Plate
Colón
1997 Copa ConmebolLanús
Colón
Matches played380

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.

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