The NNL and the NAL faced each other in the Negro World Series at the end of the season to determine an overall champion.

z: best record, c: conference winner, y: division winner, w: wildcard, x: clinched playoff spot
The 1942 Philadelphia Stars, managed by Goose Curry, missed the postseason after finishing the NNL regular season in 4th place with a 26-30-2 record.