1996–97 Esiliiga
| Season | 1996–97 |
|---|---|
| Champions | JK Dünamo Tallinn |
| Promoted | — |
| Relegated | JK Tulevik Viljandi FC Norma Tallinn |
| Top goalscorer | Igor Bratšuk (8) |
← 1995–96 1997–98 → | |
The 1996–97 Esiliiga is the sixth season of the Esiliiga, second-highest Estonian league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 1992.