The 1996–97 Hellenic Football League season was the 44th in the history of the Hellenic Football League, a football competition in England.
| Competition: | Hellenic Football League Premier Division |
| Season: | 1996–97 |
| Winners: | Brackley Town |
| Promoted: | Brackley Town |
| Matches: | 306 |
| Total Goals: | 913 |
| Prevseason: | 1995–96 |
| Nextseason: | 1997–98 |
The Premier Division featured 17 clubs which competed in the division last season, along with one new club:
| Competition: | Hellenic Football League Division One |
| Season: | 1996–97 |
| Winners: | Ardley United |
| Promoted: | Hallen Harrow Hill |
| Matches: | 272 |
| Total Goals: | 897 |
| Prevseason: | 1995–96 |
| Nextseason: | 1997–98 |
Division One featured 16 clubs which competed in the division last season, along with one new club: