The 1996–97 Macedonian First League was the 5th season of the Macedonian First Football League, the highest football league of Macedonia.
The first matches of the season were played on 16 August 1996 and the last on 1 June 1997.
[1] Sileks defended their championship title, having won their second title in a row.
Promoted from 1995–96 Second League Relegated to 1996–97 Second League Promoted from 1996–97 Second League Relegated to 1997–98 Second League Source: Top15goalscorers.blogspot.com