The Copa México 1996-97 is the 67th staging of the Copa México, the 40th staging in the professional era and (at the moment) final edition. The competition started on June 28, 1996 and concluded on August 3, 1996 with the Final, in which Cruz Azul lifted the trophy for second time ever, with a 2-0 victory over Toros Neza. For this edition was played by 33 teams, between Primera División and Primera División A, where the group winners advance to the semi-finals. In the qualifying round, a penalty shutout follows if tie after regulation. the group stage was a 1-game serie.