1996–97 Turkish Cup
football tournament season

The 1996–97 Turkish Cup was the 35th edition of the tournament that determined the association football Süper Lig Turkish Cup (Turkish: Türkiye Kupası) champion under the auspices of the Turkish Football Federation (Turkish: Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu; TFF). champion under the auspices of the Turkish Football Federation (Turkish: Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu; TFF). Kocaelispor successfully contested Trabzonspor on both legs of the finals. The results of the tournament also determined which clubs would be promoted or relegated.
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