| 1996 CFL season | |
|---|---|
| Duration | June 23 – November 3, 1996 |
| East champions | Toronto Argonauts |
| West champions | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 84th Grey Cup | |
| Date | November 24, 1996 |
| Venue | Ivor Wynne Stadium, Hamilton |
| Champions | Toronto Argonauts |
The 1996 CFL season is considered to be the 43rd season in modern-day Canadian football, although it is officially the 39th Canadian Football League season.