| Tournament details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Host country | Malaysia | ||
| City | Ipoh | ||
| Teams | 6 | ||
| Venue(s) | Azlan Shah Stadium | ||
| Final positions | |||
| Champions |  South Korea (1st title) | ||
| Runner-up |  Australia | ||
| Third place |  Malaysia | ||
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The 1996 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup was the seventh edition of field hockey tournament the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.