1956–57 SM-sarja season
The season 1956/57, was the 26th season of the Finnish SM- sarja. Master became the total tenth time in the club's history Ilves Tampere. TK - V Tampere and Karhu -Kissat descended into the 2nd league.
Mode
The main round was played in two groups of five teams. The two group winners qualified for the championship final. The two runners-up came together for 3rd place in the game. The last placed each group descended into the 2nd league. For a win, each team was given two points, a draw there was a point and a defeat.
Main Round
Group A
Sp = Matches, W = Wins, D = Draws, L = Defeats
Group B
Sp = Matches, W = Wins, D = Draws, L = Defeats
Playoff to win the group
- TPS Turku - Tampere Tappara 8:1
3rd Place Match
- Tarmo Hämeenlinna - Tappara Tampere 1:6 / 3:1
Final
- Ilves Tampere - TPS Turku 4:2 / 7:5