The 1986–87 Nationale 1A season was the 66th season of the Nationale 1A, the top level of ice hockey in France. 10 teams participated in the league, and Mont-Blanc HC won their first league title. Viry-Châtillon Essonne Hockey was relegated to the Nationale 1B.
| Club | GP | W | T | L | GF | GA | Pts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 36 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 294 | 103 | 66 | ||
| 2. | 36 | 23 | 4 | 9 | 236 | 151 | 50 | ||
| 3. | 36 | 21 | 6 | 9 | 223 | 143 | 48 | ||
| 4. | 36 | 19 | 4 | 13 | 195 | 188 | 42 | ||
| 5. | 36 | 17 | 5 | 14 | 198 | 156 | 39 | ||
| 6. | 36 | 11 | 4 | 21 | 180 | 226 | 26 | ||
| 7. | 36 | 11 | 2 | 23 | 148 | 225 | 24 | ||
| 8. | 36 | 10 | 3 | 23 | 164 | 262 | 23 | ||
| 9. | 36 | 9 | 4 | 23 | 171 | 237 | 22 | ||
| 10. | 36 | 9 | 2 | 25 | 185 | 303 | 20 |