1956 Peruvian Primera División
| Season | 1956 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 5 August 1956 – 8 December 1956 |
| Champions | Sporting Cristal (1st title) |
| Runner up | Alianza Lima |
| Relegated | Carlos Concha |
| Matches | 90 |
| Goals | 299 (3.32 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Daniel Ruiz (16 goals) |
← 1955 1957 → | |
The 1956 season of the Peruvian Primera División, the top category of Peruvian football, was played by 10 teams. The national champions were Sporting Cristal.