1996 Eastern League season

The 1996 Eastern League season began on approximately April 1 and the regular season ended on approximately September 1.

The Harrisburg Senators defeated the Portland Sea Dogs 3 games to 1 to win the Eastern League Championship Series.

Standings
Notes:
 * Green shade indicates that team advanced to the playoffs
 * Bold indicates that team advanced to ELCS
 * Italics indicates that team won ELCS

Northern Division
The Portland Sea Dogs defeated the Binghamton Mets in the Northern Division playoffs 3 games to 2.

Southern Division
The Harrisburg Senators defeated the Trenton Thunder in the Southern Division playoffs 3 games to 1.

Championship series
The Harrisburg Senators defeated the Portland Sea Dogs in the ELCS 3 games to 1.