The 1996 regular season took place over 24 rounds between 12 April 1996 and 28 September 1996.
Source: NBL.com.au The NBL tie-breaker system as outlined in the NBL Rules and Regulations states that in the case of an identical win–loss record, the results in games played between the teams will determine order of seeding.
14-way Head-to-Head between Perth Wildcats (4-2), Canberra Cannons (4-2), Sydney Kings (2-4) and Adelaide 36ers (2-4).
The 1996 NBL Grand Final between the Magic and the Tigers drew an NBL Grand Final aggregate attendance record of 43,605 (average 14,535).
Game 2 of the series at the National Tennis Centre at Flinders Park drew a single game Grand Final attendance record of 15,064.