The 1986 Uruguayan Primera División was the 87th season of the league since its founding. It was contested by 13 teams, with Peñarol winning their 29th title.
League standings
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nacional | 24 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 33 | 15 | +18 | 35 | Qualification for Championship playoff |
| 2 | Peñarol (C) | 24 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 33 | 17 | +16 | 34 | Qualification for Championship playoff and the 1987 Copa Libertadores Group stage |
| 3 | Central Español | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 26 | 20 | +6 | 28 | |
| 4 | Montevideo Wanderers | 24 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 32 | 22 | +10 | 26 | |
| 5 | Bella Vista | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 22 | +3 | 24 | |
| 6 | Progreso | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 24 | Qualification for 1987 Copa Libertadores Group stage |
| 7 | Huracán Buceo | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 24 | 26 | −2 | 24 | |
| 8 | Defensor Sporting | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 28 | 31 | −3 | 22 | |
| 9 | Danubio | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 26 | 30 | −4 | 22 | |
| 10 | Cerro | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 22 | 28 | −6 | 20 | |
| 11 | Rampla Juniors | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 20 | 30 | −10 | 19 | |
| 12 | Fénix (R) | 24 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 19 | 29 | −10 | 18 | Relegation to 1987 Uruguayan Segunda División |
| 13 | River Plate | 24 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 21 | 39 | −18 | 16 |
Source: RSSSF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated