| Hong Kong FA Cup | |
| Year: | 1996–97 |
| Country: |  Hong Kong |
| Winners: | Instant-Double |
| Count: | 2 |
| Second: | Sing Tao |
| Prev Season: | 1995–96 |
| Next Season: | 1997–98 |
1996 - 97 Hong Kong FA Cup was the 23rd staging of the Hong Kong FA Cup. It was competed by all of the 7 teams from Hong Kong First Division League and Yee Hope from the Second Division. The competition kicked off on 6 May 1997 and finished on 1 June with the final.
Instant-Double captured the cup for the first time after beating Sing Tao by golden goal in the final.