The 1996–97 Asian Cup Winners' Cup was the seventh edition of association football competition run by the Asian Football Confederation specifically for its members cup holders.
First round
West Asia
1 Al Qadisiyah withdrew
East Asia
1 Old Benedictines withdrew after 1st leg 2 2nd leg also reported 0–1 3 Lam Pak withdrew before 1st leg
Second round
West Asia
East Asia
1 Valencia withdrew after 1st leg 2 1st leg also reported as 5–1
Quarterfinals
West Asia
1 Al Nasr withdrew after 1st leg
East Asia
Semifinals
Third place match
Final
References Asian Cup Winners Cup 1996 ACWC finals