The competition started on June 28, 1996, and concluded on August 3, 1996, with the final, in which Cruz Azul lifted the trophy for second time, with a 2-0 victory over Toros Neza.
Teams from Primera División: Atlante F.C., Celaya, Morelia, Toros Neza, Pachuca and Toluca Teams from Primera División A: Cruz Azul Hidalgo, Irapuato and San Luis
Teams from Primera División: Atlas, Guadalajara, León and Tecos UAG Teams from Primera División A: Hermosillo, La Piedad, San Francisco and Tijuana
Teams from Primera División: Club América, Monterrey and Santos Laguna Teams from Primera División A: Saltillo, Tampico Madero, Tigres UANL, Correcaminos UAT and U. de N.L.
Teams from Primera División: Cruz Azul, Necaxa, Puebla, Pumas UNAM and Veracruz Teams from Primera División A: Acapulco, Marte and Zacatepec