Template:1886 National League standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago White Stockings | 90 | 34 | .726 | — | 52–10 | 38–24 |
| Detroit Wolverines | 87 | 36 | .707 | 2½ | 49–13 | 38–23 |
| New York Giants | 75 | 44 | .630 | 12½ | 47–12 | 28–32 |
| Philadelphia Quakers | 71 | 43 | .623 | 14 | 45–14 | 26–29 |
| Boston Beaneaters | 56 | 61 | .479 | 30½ | 32–26 | 24–35 |
| St. Louis Maroons | 43 | 79 | .352 | 46 | 27–34 | 16–45 |
| Kansas City Cowboys | 30 | 91 | .248 | 58½ | 17–40 | 13–51 |
| Washington Nationals | 28 | 92 | .233 | 60 | 19–43 | 9–49 |