1996–97 Országos Bajnokság I (men's water polo) was the 91st water polo championship in Hungary.

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Championship Playoff Pld - Played; W - Won; L - Lost; PF - Points for; PA - Points against; Diff - Difference; Pts - Points.

Championship Playoff

OB I 1996–97Champions BVSC5th Title

Sources Gyarmati Dezső: Aranykor (Hérodotosz Könyvkiadó és Értékesítő Bt., Budapest, 2002.)