Template:1876 National League standings
| National League | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 52 | 14 | 0.788 | — | 25–6 | 27–8 |
| Hartford | 47 | 21 | 0.691 | 6 | 23–9 | 24–12 |
| St. Louis | 45 | 19 | 0.703 | 6 | 24–6 | 21–13 |
| Boston | 39 | 31 | 0.557 | 15 | 19–17 | 20–14 |
| Louisville | 30 | 36 | 0.455 | 22 | 15–16 | 15–20 |
| Mutual | 21 | 35 | 0.375 | 26 | 13–20 | 8–15 |
| Athletic | 14 | 45 | 0.237 | 34½ | 10–24 | 4–21 |
| Cincinnati | 9 | 56 | 0.138 | 42½ | 6–24 | 3–32 |
