Todd Martin and Pete Sampras were the defending champions but only Martin competed that year with Scott Davis. Davis and Martin lost in the first round to Stefan Edberg and Petr Korda. Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde won in the final 6–3, 7–6 against Sébastien Lareau and Alex O'Brien. Seeds The top four seeded teams received byes into the second round. Draw Finals Top half Bottom half References 1996 Stella Artois Championships Doubles Draw 1996 Stella Artois Championships