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The 79th edition of the KNVB Cup (at the time called Amstel Cup) started on June 1, 1996. The final was played on May 8, 1997: Roda JC beat sc Heerenveen 4–2 and won the cup for the first time. A total of 78 clubs participated.
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Teams
Preliminary round
The matches of the preliminary round were played on June 1, 2, 6 and 9, 1996. Except for Eerste Divisie club FC Den Bosch, only amateur clubs and two youth teams participated.
Group stage
The matches of the group stage were played between August 15 and October 1, 1996. Except for four Eredivisie clubs, all other participants entered the tournament this round. 56 clubs participated, 28 advanced to the next round.
E Eredivisie; 1 Eerste Divisie; A Amateur teams
First round
The matches of the first knock-out round were played on November 27, 1996. The four highest ranked Eredivisie teams from last season entered the tournament this round.
E four Eredivisie entrants
Round of 16
The matches of the round of 16 were played between February 7 and 12, 1997.
Quarter finals
The quarter finals were played on March 11 and 12, 1997.
Semi-finals
The semi-finals were played on April 16 and 17, 1997
Final
The final was played on May 8, 1997.
Roda JC would participate in the Cup Winners' Cup.