1996–97 Umaglesi Liga
| Season | 1996–97 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 1 August 1996 – 30 May 1997 |
| Champions | Dinamo Tbilisi 8th Georgian title |
| Relegated | Samtredia Kakheti Telavi Iveria Khashuri |
| Champions League | Dinamo Tbilisi |
| UEFA Cup | Kolkheti Poti |
| Cup Winners' Cup | Dinamo Batumi |
| Intertoto Cup | Merani-91 Tbilisi |
| Matches played | 240 |
| Goals scored | 648 (2.7 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Giorgi Demetradze David Ujmajuridze (26) |
| Biggest home win | Dinamo Tbilisi 8–0 Margveti |
| Biggest away win | Margveti 0–6 Dinamo Tbilisi |
| Highest scoring | Dinamo Tbilisi 8–2 Kakheti |
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The 1996–97 Umaglesi Liga was the eighth season of top-tier football in Georgia. It began on 1 August 1996 and ended on 30 May 1997. Dinamo Tbilisi were the defending champions.