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

Update (August 10): This article has been updated with the latest matchup information for the Broncos vs. Chargers.

When Do the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers Play Next?

The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers face off twice during the 2026 NFL regular season. Beyond the two rivalry matchups below, find Denver Broncos tickets and Los Angeles Chargers tickets on their respective team pages, along with schedule information.

• Sunday, October 11, 2026: Denver Broncos @ Los Angeles Chargers – SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California at 1:05 p.m. PT
• Week 18 (January 9-10, 2027): Los Angeles Chargers @ Denver Broncos – Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado at TBD

Are the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers 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 133 times entering the 2026-2027 NFL season. Currently, both teams compete in the AFC West, where they have developed a bitter rivalry with the potential for playoff contention.

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 dominating the first decade 15-5 through 1969. Playing twice a year ever since, the Broncos eventually overtook the Chargers in the all-time series in the late ’80s. As of 2026, the Broncos hold the edge in the rivalry at 74-58-1.

Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers 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. As members of the same conference, 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 came in 1985 when the Broncos blocked a game-winning field goal attempt by the Chargers in overtime and ran 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 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 in 2012. The two would meet for the first and only time in the playoffs in 2013, leading to a Broncos’ win. The rivalry has seen a resurgence in the 2020s as the teams held a 6-6 tied record for the decade leading into 2026 season. 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 5,280 feet above sea level at Empower Field at Mile High. Located on the premises of Colorado’s original Mile High Stadium, Empower Field is only a short distance from downtown Denver. 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.

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. Built in 2020 on the old site of the Hollywood Park Racetrack, SoFi Stadium is a fixed roof facility. The stadium hosts the annual LA Bowl in college football and professional soccer matches for various leagues.

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