The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers have been AFC West rivals since 1960, a series that runs from the AFL through the Patrick Mahomes era. Kansas City holds the all-time lead, though the Chargers have taken the two most recent meetings. Here is the full head-to-head record, the last 10 meetings, the 2026 schedule, and their playoff clash.
Series at a Glance
- All-time series (regular season): Kansas City leads 71-59-1
- All-time series (including playoffs): Kansas City leads 71-60-1
- Postseason: Los Angeles leads 1-0
- Current streak: Los Angeles has won 2 straight, most recently 16-13 on Dec 14, 2025
- First meeting: 1960 (AFL era)
Last 10 Meetings
Kansas City has held the edge across the last 10, going 7-3, though the Chargers have the current streak.
| Date | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2025 | Chargers 16 at Chiefs 13 | Chargers |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Chiefs 21 at Chargers 27 | Chargers |
| Dec 8, 2024 | Chargers 17 at Chiefs 19 | Chiefs |
| Sep 29, 2024 | Chiefs 17 at Chargers 10 | Chiefs |
| Jan 7, 2024 | Chiefs 13 at Chargers 12 | Chiefs |
| Oct 22, 2023 | Chargers 17 at Chiefs 31 | Chiefs |
| Nov 20, 2022 | Chiefs 30 at Chargers 27 | Chiefs |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Chargers 24 at Chiefs 27 | Chiefs |
| Dec 16, 2021 | Chiefs 34 at Chargers 28 (OT) | Chiefs |
| Sep 26, 2021 | Chargers 30 at Chiefs 24 | Chargers |
2026 Matchups
The Chiefs and Chargers meet twice again in 2026 within the AFC West.
- Week 6: Sunday, Oct 18, 2026 – Chargers at Chiefs
- Week 17: Sunday, Jan 3, 2027 – Chiefs at Chargers
Postseason History
Kansas City and the Chargers have met once in the playoffs.
- Jan 2, 1993 – 1992 AFC Wild Card: Chargers 17, Chiefs 0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the all-time series between the Chiefs and Chargers?
Kansas City leads the regular-season series 71-59-1. The Chargers won the only playoff meeting, so the Chiefs lead 71-60-1 including the postseason.
When do the Chiefs and Chargers play in 2026?
Twice – Week 6 on Sunday, Oct 18, 2026 in Kansas City, and Week 17 on Sunday, Jan 3, 2027 in Los Angeles.
Have the Chiefs and Chargers met in the playoffs?
Once – the 1992 AFC Wild Card, when San Diego won 17-0 in the rain.
