The Chargers are a professional American football team called the Los Angeles Chargers, who play in the National Football League (NFL).
Basic identity
The Los Angeles Chargers are based in the Greater Los Angeles area and compete in the AFC West division of the NFL. They are one of 32 NFL franchises and play their home games at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Brief history
The franchise was founded in 1959 and began play in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League. The team spent its first season in Los Angeles, then played as the San Diego Chargers from 1961 until returning to Los Angeles in 2017.
Notable achievements
The Chargers have appeared in one Super Bowl (after the 1994 season, played in January 1995) and won one AFL championship in 1963. Over the decades they have featured several Hall of Fame players, including Lance Alworth, Dan Fouts, Junior Seau, and LaDainian Tomlinson.
Current status
The team currently plays in the modern NFL with a full roster of offensive, defensive, and special teams players listed on its official website and major sports outlets. Jim Harbaugh is the team’s head coach, hired in the offseason following the 2023 season.
Name meaning
The name “Chargers” was chosen by original owner Barron Hilton, reportedly inspired by the “Charge!” bugle call and chant used at other Los Angeles sporting events at the time. The nickname has since become associated with the team’s lightning-bolt logo and powder-blue uniforms.
