Team Information
Founded | 1959 |
Ground | SoFi Stadium |
Owner(s) | Dean Alexander Spanos |
City | Inglewood, California |
Nickname | Chargers |
CEO | Dean Alexander Spanos |
General Manager | Tom Telesco |
Head Coach | Brandon Staley |
Mascots | Boltman |
NFL Championships | 0 Super Bowls |
Playoff Appearances | 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1992, 1994, 1995, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2018, 2022 |
Division | AFC West |
About Los Angeles Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers was established when a 32-year-old hotel businessman Barron Hilton was awarded a Los Angeles franchise for the new American Football League in 1959. Although the Los Angeles Chargers won the AFL Western division championship in 1960, there was little fan support for the club, so in 1961, Hilton, encouraged by Jack Murphy, the sports editor for San Diego, moved his team 120 miles south to San Diego and came to be known as the San Diego Chargers.
To accommodate the Chargers, the historic Balboa Stadium's seating capacity was increased to 34,000. With the help of coach Sid Gillman, the Chargers in San Diego rose to become one of the real glamor squads of any era. In five of the first six seasons of the AFL, Gillman's initial teams were divisional winners thanks to their high-scoring, electrifying juggernauts.
In 2017, the Chargers relocated back to Los Angeles after 56 seasons in San Diego. Currently the Chargers compete in the AFC West division of the NFL. Forbes values the Los Angeles Chargers at $3.875 billion as of the current year.
Los Angeles Chargers Next Game
Los Angeles Chargers start the NFL season with a match against the Miami Dolphins on September 10, 2023. They will inititally play three preseason games in August, 2023 against their city rivals the L.A. Rams, New Orleans Saints and the San Francisco 49ers.
The Chargers will face the Tennessee Titans, Minnesota Vikings, and Las Vegas Raiders before getting to their bye week in Gameweek 5 of the regular NFL sesaon. The Chargers will conclude their NFL season with a match against the regining NFL Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs on January 7, 2024 at the SoFi Stadium in L.A.
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Los Angeles Chargers Roster 2023-24
The Chargers roster undeniably boasts an abundance of top-tier talent across various positions. With standout players like quarterback Justin Herbert, tackle Rashawn Slater, and running back Austin Ekeler, the team's offense holds significant explosive capability.
On the defensive front, safety Derwin James, Jr., and outside linebackers Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa consistently pose challenges for rival offenses. The Chargers' combination of offensive prowess and defensive strength sets the stage for an exciting and competitive season.
Quarterback Justin Herbert, defensive end Joey Bosa and safety Derwin James are the most important players on the Chargers' roster going into the upcoming NFL Season.
Wide Receiver Quentin Johnston (round 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft) has the potential to make an impact for the Cahrgers in the upcoming season too. Other rookies too look out for in the Chargers current roster include pass rusher Tuli Tuipulotu and linebacker Daiyan Henley.
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Los Angeles Chargers Record- Last 10 Years
Season | Division Finish | Record | Playoffs |
2022 | 2nd AFC West | 10-7-0 | Lost Wild Card Playoffs |
2021 | 3rd AFC West | 9-8-0 | Did not qualify |
2020 | 3rd AFC West | 7-9-0 | Won Super Bowl |
2019 | 4th AFC West | 5-11-0 | Did not qualify |
2018 | 2nd AFC West | 12-4-0 | Lost Divisional Playoffs |
2017 | 2nd AFC West | 9-7-0 | Did not qualify |
2016 | 4th AFC West | 5-11-0 | Did not qualify |
2015 | 4th AFC West | 4-12-0 | Did not qualify |
2014 | 3rd AFC West | 9-7-0 | Did not qualify |
2013 | 3rd AFC West | 9-7-0 | Lost Divisional Playoffs |
Los Angeles Chargers Championships
Before entering the NFL, the Chargers won the AFL title in 1963 and advanced to four AFL Championship Games and five AFL Playoffs. Since then, the Chargers have participated in 13 postseason series and four AFC Championship games. The Chargers met the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XXIX in 1994, the year they won their first and only AFC title, and fell short 49–26.
The Los Angeles Chargers have made it to a total of 19 playoffs since they started playing and have won 15 Divisional Championships. SInce 2010, the team has only been able to make it to the postseason twice. The Chargers are one of the NFL teams who are yet to get their hands on a Vince Lombardi trophy.
FAQs
While the Chargers were playing in San Diego, Boltman served as a type of unofficial mascot for the team. Dan Jauregui, the creator of Boltman, left his position in 2018 after 22 years. The Chargers adopted 'Bolt', a puppy training to be a service dog, as their unofficial furry mascot in 2020.
The Los Angeles Chargers home stadium is the Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL), as well as the yearly LA Bowl in college football, play in the fixed-roof stadium. The building is a part of Hollywood Park, a planned community built on the site of an old racecourse. Valued at $5.76 billion, the Sofi Stadium is currently one of the most expensive sports stadiums in the world.
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The Los Angeles Chargers have made it to 19 playoffs in 63 NFL seasons. Their current playoff record is 12 wins and 18 losses.
The Los Angeles Chargers is owned by Dean Spanos, who has a net worth of approximately $1 billion. Spanos is the team president and CEO of the Chargers.
You can stream any Los Angeles Chargers game on the Los Angeles Chargers app or the NFL Game Pass app. Chargers games are also streamed on FOX Sports, or ESPN or CBS.