1996–97 Division 1 season (Swedish ice hockey)
| 1996–97 Division 1 season | |
|---|---|
| League | Division 1 |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Number of teams | 40 |
| Promoted to Division 1 | none to Elitserien |
| Relegated to Division 2 | Tegs SK Borlänge HF Österåker Olofströms IK |
1996-97 was the 22nd season that Division 1 operated as the second tier of ice hockey in Sweden, below the top-flight Elitserien (now the SHL).