The 1996–97 Algerian Championnat National was the 35th season of the Algerian Championnat National since its establishment in 1962. A total of 16 teams competed, with USM Alger as the defending champions, The season began on October 10, 1996. and ended on June 26, 1997.
Team summaries
Promotion and relegation Teams promoted from Algerian Division 2 1996-1997 ES Mostaganem ES Sétif USM Blida
Teams relegated to Algerian Division 2 1997-1998 USM Aïn Beïda NA Hussein Dey WA Mostaganem
League table
References
External links 1996–97 Algerian Championnat National