The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers have been AFC West rivals since 1960, back when the Chargers played in Los Angeles the first time and Denver was a charter AFL club. Denver holds the all-time lead in a tight, high-scoring series. Here is the full head-to-head record, the last 10 meetings, the 2026 schedule, and their playoff meeting.
Series at a Glance
- All-time series (regular season): Denver leads 73-58-1
- All-time series (including playoffs): Denver leads 74-58-1
- Postseason: Denver leads 1-0
- Current streak: Denver won the most recent meeting 19-3 on Jan 4, 2026
- First meeting: 1960 (AFL era)
Last 10 Meetings
The recent series has been a coin flip, with Denver 5-5 over the last 10.
| Date | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2026 | Chargers 3 at Broncos 19 | Broncos |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Broncos 20 at Chargers 23 | Chargers |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Broncos 27 at Chargers 34 | Chargers |
| Oct 13, 2024 | Chargers 23 at Broncos 16 | Chargers |
| Dec 31, 2023 | Chargers 9 at Broncos 16 | Broncos |
| Dec 10, 2023 | Broncos 24 at Chargers 7 | Broncos |
| Jan 8, 2023 | Chargers 28 at Broncos 31 | Broncos |
| Oct 17, 2022 | Broncos 16 at Chargers 19 (OT) | Chargers |
| Jan 2, 2022 | Broncos 13 at Chargers 34 | Chargers |
| Nov 28, 2021 | Chargers 13 at Broncos 28 | Broncos |
2026 Matchups
The Broncos and Chargers meet twice again in 2026 within the AFC West.
- Week 5: Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 – Broncos at Chargers
- Week 18: Sunday, Jan 10, 2027 – Chargers at Broncos
Postseason History
Denver and the Chargers have met once in the playoffs.
- Jan 12, 2014 – 2013 AFC Divisional: Broncos 24, Chargers 17
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the all-time series between the Broncos and Chargers?
Denver leads the regular-season series 73-58-1 and won the only playoff meeting, so the Broncos lead 74-58-1 including the postseason.
When do the Broncos and Chargers play in 2026?
Twice – Week 5 on Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, and Week 18 on Sunday, Jan 10, 2027 in Denver.
Have the Broncos and Chargers met in the playoffs?
Once – the 2013 AFC Divisional round, when Denver won 24-17 on its way to Super Bowl XLVIII.
