Template:1971 NL East standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 97 | 65 | .599 | — | 52–28 | 45–37 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 90 | 72 | .556 | 7 | 45–36 | 45–36 |
| Chicago Cubs | 83 | 79 | .512 | 14 | 44–37 | 39–42 |
| New York Mets | 83 | 79 | .512 | 14 | 44–37 | 39–42 |
| Montreal Expos | 71 | 90 | .441 | 25½ | 36–44 | 35–46 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 67 | 95 | .414 | 30 | 34–47 | 33–48 |