1996–97 KNVB Cup
78 teams contested, beginning on 1 June 1996 and ending at the final on 8 May 1997.Roda JC beat sc Heerenveen 4–2 and won the cup for the first time.The matches of the group stage were played between August 15 and October 1, 1996.E Eredivisie; 1 Eerste Divisie; A Amateur teams The matches of the first knock-out round were played on November 27, 1996.The four highest ranked Eredivisie teams from last season entered the tournament this round.