The 1985–86 AHL season was the 50th season of the American Hockey League. Thirteen teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Hershey Bears finished first overall in the regular season. The Adirondack Red Wings won their second Calder Cup championship.
Final standings
• indicates team clinched division and a playoff spot • indicates team clinched a playoff spot • indicates team was eliminated from playoff contention ==Scoring leaders==
Scoring leaders
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes • complete list ==Calder Cup playoffs==
Trophy and award winners
;Team awards ;Individual awards ;Other awards ==See also==