1996–97 snooker world rankings
1996–97 snooker world rankings: The professional world rankings for the top 64 snooker players in the 199697 season are listed below.
| No. | Name | Nationality | Points |
| 1 | Stephen Hendry |  Scotland |
1996–97 snooker world rankings: The professional world rankings for the top 64 snooker players in the 199697 season are listed below.