| City Cup | |
| Year: | 1896–97 |
| Country: |  Ireland |
| Num Teams: | 6 |
| Defending Champions: | Linfield |
| Winners: | Glentoran (1st win) |
| Second: | Cliftonville |
| Matches: | 31 |
| Goals: | 114 |
| Prev Season: | 1895–96 |
| Next Season: | 1897–98 |
The 1896–97 City Cup was the third edition of the City Cup, a cup competition in Irish football.[1]
The tournament was won by Glentoran for the first time.[2] [3]