The 1996–97 A Group was the 49th season of the A Football Group, the top Bulgarian professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 1948.
Overview
It was contested by 16 teams, and CSKA Sofia won the championship. ==Team information==
Team information
Stadia and locations The following teams have ensured their participation in A Group for season 1996–97 (listed in alphabetical order): ==League standings==
Champions
;CSKA Sofia • Vidolov and Hristov left the club during a season. ==Top scorers==