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

First stage

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

Championship Playoff

*Gyarmati Dezső: Aranykor (Hérodotosz Könyvkiadó és Értékesítő Bt., Budapest, 2002.) Seasons in Hungarian water polo competitions Hungary 1996 in water polo 1996 in Hungarian sport 1997 in water polo 1997 in Hungarian sport {{Hungary-waterpolo-competition-stub