Template:1986 NL East standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Mets | 108 | 54 | .667 | — | 55–26 | 53–28 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 86 | 75 | .534 | 21½ | 49–31 | 37–44 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 79 | 82 | .491 | 28½ | 42–39 | 37–43 |
| Montreal Expos | 78 | 83 | .484 | 29½ | 36–44 | 42–39 |
| Chicago Cubs | 70 | 90 | .438 | 37 | 42–38 | 28–52 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 64 | 98 | .395 | 44 | 31–50 | 33–48 |