| Season: | 1996–97 |
| Dates: | 20 August 1996 – 1 June 1997 |
| Winners: | PSV (14th title) |
| League Topscorer: |  Luc Nilis (21 goals)[1] |
| Total Goals: | 864 |
| Average Goals: | 2.82 |
| Nextseason: | 1997–98 |
The Dutch Eredivisie in the 1996–97 season was contested by 18 teams. PSV won the championship.