1996 Primera División of Chile

The 1996 Campeonato Nacional, known as Campeonato Nacional Copa Banco del Estado 1996 for sponsorship purposes, was the 64th season of top-flight football in Chile. Colo-Colo won their 20th title following a 1–1 home draw against Audax Italiano on 11 November. Universidad Católica also qualified for the next Copa Libertadores as Liguilla winners.

Finals
Universidad Católica qualified for the 1997 Copa Libertadores

Copa CONMEBOL 1996 play-off
Goal difference didn't count; in case of equal points, extra time was played.

Cobreloa qualified for the 1996 Copa CONMEBOL