The football (soccer) Campeonato Brasileiro Série C 1996, the third level of Brazilian National League, was played from August 27 to December 8, 1996. The competition had 58 clubs and two of them were promoted to Série B. Stages of the competition First phase Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Group 7 Group 8 Group 9 Group 10 Group 11 Group 12 Group 13 Group 14 Group 15 Group 16 Second phase Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals Sources Campeonato Brasileiro Série C seasons 1996 in Brazilian football leagues