The 1956–57 Iraq FA Cup Championship was the 2nd season of what is now known as the League of the Institutes (the top division of Iraqi football from 1948 to 1974), and it was the first national championship to be held since the 1948–49 season. Unlike that season, this time it was open to teams from Baghdad only.
Ini 1955 there was a 2nd season of the League of the Institutes.