From the AFL to the AFC West: Chargers vs. Broncos Tickets & Game Info

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Los Angeles Chargers tickets and Denver Broncos tickets can be found on their respective team pages, along with scheduling information.

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Are the Los Angeles Chargers and the Denver Broncos Rivals?

Yes, the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos are rivals in the National Football League. Historically, the Chargers and Broncos have competed in the same conference since the formation of the American Football League in 1960. Through league mergers and city swaps, the two teams have clashed 126 times entering 2023. Currently, both teams compete in the AFC West, where they have developed a bitter rivalry, occasionally thwarting each other’s playoff ambitions in dramatic fashion.

Who are the Los Angeles Chargers’ Biggest Rivals?

The Los Angeles Chargers maintain rivalries in the AFC West with the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders. Coming out ahead in close games and recent upsets, both the Chiefs and Raiders have dashed the Chargers’ playoff hopes in years past, adding fuel to the fire of their rivalry.

Who are the Denver Broncos’ Biggest Rivals?

The Denver Broncos have regional rivalries in the AFC West with the Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders. In recent years, the Broncos also began feuding with the New England Patriots during the era of the Broncos MVP quarterback Peyton Manning and Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick.

Game Results Between the Broncos & Chargers

Clashing for the first time in 1960, the Broncos and Chargers rivalry began very one-sided, with the Chargers winning the first four matchups, going on to dominate the decade 15-5 through 1969. Playing twice a year ever since, it was a game of catchup for the Broncos to eventually overtake the Chargers in the all time series in the late ’80s. Entering the 2023 season and standing at 71-55-1 in favor of the Broncos, the rivalry activates both fan bases to see which club will carry the winning momentum into the future.

DateHome TeamAway TeamLocationWinnerScore
01/08/2023BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighDenver31-28
10/17/2022ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumLos Angeles19-16
01/02/2022ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumLos Angeles34-13
11/28/2021BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighDenver28-13
12/27/2020ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumLos Angeles19-16
11/01/2020BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighDenver31-30
12/01/2019BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighDenver23-20
10/06/2019ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumDenver20-13
12/30/2018BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighLos Angeles23-9
11/18/2018ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumDenver23-22
10/22/2017ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumLos Angeles21-0
09/11/2017BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighDenver24-21
10/30/2016BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighDenver27-19
10/13/2016ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumLos Angeles21-13
01/03/2016BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighDenver27-20
12/06/2015ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumDenver17-3
12/14/2014ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumDenver22-10
10/23/2014BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighDenver35-21
01/12/2014BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighDenver24-17
12/12/2013BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighLos Angeles27-20
11/10/2013ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumDenver28-20
11/18/2012BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighDenver30-23
10/15/2012ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumDenver35-24
11/27/2011ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumDenver16-13
10/09/2011BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighLos Angeles29-24
01/02/2011BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighLos Angeles33-28
11/22/2010ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumLos Angeles35-14
11/22/2009BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighLos Angeles32-3
10/19/2009ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumDenver34-23
12/28/2008ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumLos Angeles52-21
09/14/2008BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighDenver39-38
12/24/2007ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumLos Angeles23-3
10/07/2007BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighLos Angeles41-3
12/10/2006ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumLos Angeles48-20
11/19/2006BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighLos Angeles35-27
12/31/2005ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumDenver23-7
09/18/2005BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighDenver20-17
12/05/2004ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumLos Angeles20-17
09/26/2004BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighDenver23-13
11/16/2003BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighDenver37-8
09/14/2003ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumDenver37-13
12/01/2002ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumLos Angeles30-27
10/06/2002BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighDenver26-9
11/11/2001BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighDenver26-16
10/21/2001ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumLos Angeles27-10
11/19/2000BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighDenver38-37
10/08/2000ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumDenver21-7
01/02/2000BroncosChargersEmpower Field at Mile HighLos Angeles12-6
11/07/1999ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumDenver33-17
11/29/1998ChargersBroncosSoFi StadiumDenver31-16

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos History

The legacy of the rivalry between the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos dates back to the establishment of the American Football league in 1960. Sharing the same conference ever since, the two teams play each other twice a year, and the games are often closely contested.

The first decade of their rivalry saw the Chargers dominate 15-5 through 1969. The ’70s, however, were a different story, as the Broncos won or tied every home game and narrowed the all-time series to 21-18-1, still narrowly favoring the Chargers.

In the 1980s, the rivalry between the Broncos and Chargers intensified as both teams became contenders in the AFC. One of the most memorable games — in arguably the most intense decade of the rivalry — came in 1985 when the Broncos blocked a game-winning field goal attempt by the Chargers in overtime, running the ball back for a game-winning touchdown of their own. Later that year, the Charges got revenge at home, beating the Broncos 30-10 in spectacular fashion in their final matchup of the season.

In recent years, the rivalry between the Broncos and Chargers has continued to be fiercely competitive. In 2010 the Chargers swept the Broncos in the regular season. The following years would see the Broncos granted a playoff spot over the Chargers due to tiebreakers, and an insane come-from-behind victory for the Broncos at the hands of quarterback Peyton Manning in 2012. The two would meet for the first and only time in the playoffs in 2013 — a contest the Broncos would go on to win. The rivalry has seen a resurgence in the 2020s as the teams share an even split, 3-3 in their first six games of the decade. Both teams have had success in the AFC West, and their games are always highly anticipated by fans.

Where Do the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers Play?

The Denver Broncos play at Empower Field at Mile High, located on the premises of Colorado’s original and iconic Mile High Stadium. A short distance from downtown Denver, Empower Field is located at 5,280 feet above sea level, granting the Denver Broncos one of the most significant homefield advantages in the NFL. With a seating capacity of 76,125, Empower Field is also host to the Colorado Rapids soccer team and Denver Outlaws lacrosse team. Empower Field, like Mile High Stadium before it, is considered one of the most iconic venues in American sports. It is utilized as a concert venue and was even used for Barack Obama’s acceptance of the democratic presidential nomination in 2008.

Located three miles from Los Angeles International Airport, SoFi Stadium has a seating capacity of 70,240 and is host to both Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams. One of only two stadiums to host two NFL teams, SoFi Stadium is a fixed roof facility that was built in 2020 on the old site of the Hollywood Park Racetrack. The stadium hosts the annual LA Bowl in college football and professional soccer matches for various leagues. SoFi Stadium has also served as a venue to some of the most popular names in music, including Taylor Swift and Beyoncé.

Other NFL Matchups

AFCNFC
Bengals vs. RavensBears vs. Cardinals
Browns vs. RavensCardinals vs. Rams
Ravens vs. Steelers49ers vs. Cardinals
Bills vs. ChiefsCardinals vs. Seahawks
Bills vs. DolphinsFalcons vs. Panthers
Bills vs. PatriotsFalcons vs. Saints
Bills vs. JetsFalcons vs. Buccaneers
Bengals vs. BrownsPanthers vs. Saints
Bengals vs. ChiefsBuccaneers vs. Panthers
Bengals vs. SteelersBears vs. Lions
Browns vs. SteelersBears vs. Packers
Broncos vs. ChiefsBears vs. Vikings
Broncos vs. RaidersCowboys vs. Packers
Broncos vs. ChargersCowboys vs. Rams
Colts vs. TexansCowboys vs. Giants
Jaguars vs. TexansCowboys vs. Eagles
Colts vs. JaguarsCowboys vs. 49ers
Chiefs vs. RaidersLions vs. Packers
Chargers vs. RaidersLions vs. Vikings
Chargers vs. ChiefsVikings vs. Packers
Dolphins vs. Patriots49ers vs. Rams
Dolphins vs. JetsSaints vs. Vikings
Jets vs. PatriotsBuccaneers vs. Saints
Titans vs. RavensGiants vs. Eagles
Texans vs. TitansRams vs. Seahawks
Colts vs. TitansSeahawks vs. 49ers
Jaguars vs. TitansCommanders vs. Cowboys
Titans vs. SteelersCommanders vs. Giants
Commanders vs. Eagles

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