1896–97 Hongkong Challenge Shield was the 2nd season of Hong Kong Challenge Shield, the now existing oldest football tournament in Asia.
The draw of first round was made on 4 December 1896.
[1] The draw of second round was made on 11 January 1897.
[10] The draw of semi-finals was made on 1 March 1897.
[22] The China Mail in 1897 may be read through Hong Kong Public Libraries - MultiMedia Information System on the Internet.