| Season: | 1996–97 |
| Competition: | Maltese Premier League |
| Winners: | Valletta F.C. (15th title) |
| Relegated: | Rabat Ajax F.C. Lija Athletic F.C. |
| Continentalcup1: | UEFA Champions League |
| Continentalcup1 Qualifiers: | Valletta F.C. |
| Continentalcup2: | UEFA Cup Winners' Cup |
| Continentalcup2 Qualifiers: | Hibernians F.C. |
| Continentalcup3: | UEFA Cup |
| Continentalcup3 Qualifiers: | Birkirkara F.C. |
| Continentalcup4: | UEFA Intertoto Cup |
| Continentalcup4 Qualifiers: | Floriana F.C. |
| Matches: | 135 |
| Total Goals: | 432 |
| Prevseason: | 1995–96 |
| Nextseason: | 1997–98 |
The 1996–97 Maltese Premier League was the 17th season of the Maltese Premier League, and the 82nd season of top-tier football in Malta. It was contested by 10 teams, and Valletta F.C. won the championship.