1996–97 Coupe de la Ligue

The 1996–97 Coupe de la Ligue began on 28 August 1996 and the final took place on 12 April 1997 at the Stade de France. Metz were the defending champions, but were knocked-out by Caen in the Round of 16. Strasbourg went on to win the tournament, beating Bordeaux 6–5 on penalties in the final.

First preliminary round
The match was played on 28 August 1996.


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Second preliminary round
The matches were played on 1 October and 13 November 1996.


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First round
The matches were played on 23 October and 20 November 1996.


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Second round
The matches were played on 10 and 11 December 1996.


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Round of 16
The matches were played on 10, 11, 12 and 15 January 1997.


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Quarter-finals
The matches were played on 28 and 29 January 1997.


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Semi-finals
The matches were played on 18 and 19 February 1997.


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Final
The final was played on 12 April 1997 at the Parc des Princes.