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Los Angeles Chargers tickets: the essentials
The Los Angeles Chargers play home games at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, a 70,240-seat stadium they share with the Los Angeles Rams. The NFL season runs from August preseason games through a September-to-early-January regular season, then playoffs. Chargers tickets are generally easier to find than tickets for many NFL teams, but demand swings sharply by opponent, because Los Angeles is full of transplanted fans of other teams who buy seats when their team visits.
The franchise was founded in 1959 and played its first season, 1960, in Los Angeles as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL, the rival league that merged with the NFL in 1970). It moved to San Diego in 1961 and stayed 56 years, winning the 1963 AFL Championship and reaching Super Bowl XXIX after the 1994 season, where it lost to San Francisco. The team returned to Los Angeles in 2017, played three seasons at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, and moved into SoFi Stadium in 2020.
The Chargers play in the AFC West with the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders, and they share a city rivalry with the Rams.
Best seats at SoFi Stadium for a Chargers game
SoFi Stadium's seating is organized by level: the 100s are the field-level lower bowl, the 200s are the club level, and the 300s through 500s form the upper bowl. Premium clubs at field and club level offer indoor lounges and upgraded food. The field sits about 100 feet below the surrounding ground, a design forced by flight-path height limits near Los Angeles International Airport, so you enter many sections at the concourse and walk down rather than climbing up.
- Lower sideline, middle rows: the best balance of closeness and full-field view. The first several rows sit behind standing players and staff on the bench side.
- 200-level club sideline: a strong, slightly raised view with lounge access, priced for the amenities.
- Upper sideline: the value choice. Because the bowl is sunk below grade, upper sections feel closer to the field than their level numbers suggest.
- End zones: good for scoring plays and the stadium's sound, weaker for following plays between the 30s.
Hanging over the field is the Infinity Screen, a dual-sided, oval-shaped video board of about 70,000 square feet. It is visible from nearly every seat, so replays are easy to see even from the upper corners.
Roof, shade and weather
A translucent roof covers the seating bowl and field, while the sides of the stadium stay open to ocean breezes. Seats stay out of direct rain and most direct sun, so sun-side versus shade-side planning matters far less than at an open-air stadium. Evening games can still turn cool, so bring a layer.
Which Chargers home games draw the biggest crowds
The Chargers typically play one or two preseason home games and eight or nine regular-season home games. At SoFi, demand is shaped by who comes to town:
- Raiders, Chiefs and Broncos games: the division rivals bring large traveling crowds, and Southern California is home to many Raiders fans in particular. These games draw the strongest demand of the season.
- Opponents with national fan bases: teams with big followings in Los Angeles can fill much of the stadium with visiting jerseys and push resale prices up.
- Prime-time games: night games add a national audience and typically sell faster.
- Non-division games against smaller-market teams: usually the easiest seats to find and the best value of the season.
- Preseason games: the lowest-pressure way to see the stadium.
If you want a crowd full of Chargers fans, pick a game against an opponent that travels lightly. If you are a visiting fan, expect plenty of company.
Getting to SoFi Stadium
SoFi sits on the former Hollywood Park site in Inglewood, about three miles from LAX and next to the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome. Traffic on game days is heavy, so plan for transit or an early arrival.
- Metro: as of the 2026 season, the stadium points fans to the Metro C or K Line to the LAX/Metro Transit Center, where a game-day shuttle runs from Bus Bay 8. Other express buses have operated from nearby cities.
- Parking: stadium parking is divided into color-coded zones, sold as digital passes before the game. Remote park-and-ride lots with shuttles have also been offered.
- Rideshare: the designated area is on Kareem Court, between Pincay Drive and Manchester Boulevard.
Review the SoFi Stadium parking and transportation page for current routes before you go.
Gameday rules and tailgating at SoFi
Tailgating at SoFi is more limited than at older NFL stadiums. As of the 2026 season, it is allowed only in a designated zone for select events, with gas or propane grills only, and it must end at kickoff. Many fans eat in Inglewood before the game instead.
Know these rules before you arrive, and check the venue's current policy before you go:
- Bags: clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches are allowed, plus a small clutch of about 4.5 by 6.5 inches. A paid bag valet operates near the stadium corners.
- Re-entry: not permitted.
- Late arrival: select gates close after the first quarter of NFL games, so a late arrival may mean a longer walk to an open entrance.
- Payment: the stadium is cashless.
Every GoodSeats order is backed by a 100% guarantee, so a ticket bought for a busy rivalry weekend is covered.
Chargers history: from San Diego to Inglewood
The Chargers' bolt logo has stayed essentially the same since 1960, and the powder blue uniforms remain the team's best-known look. The early San Diego teams won the 1963 AFL title, and the late 1970s and 1980s brought Air Coryell, the pass-first offense built by coach Don Coryell around quarterback Dan Fouts.
The franchise has sent nine players and two coaches to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a list that includes receiver Lance Alworth, Fouts, linebacker Junior Seau and running back LaDainian Tomlinson. The lone Super Bowl trip, Super Bowl XXIX after the 1994 season, ended in a loss to the 49ers.
Since 2020, SoFi Stadium has made the Chargers part of one of the busiest event venues in the country. The stadium hosted Super Bowl LVI in 2022, is scheduled to host Super Bowl LXI in February 2027, and was a host venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Frequently asked questions
Where do the Los Angeles Chargers play?
The Chargers play at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, which opened in 2020 and seats 70,240. They share it with the Los Angeles Rams.
Is SoFi Stadium covered?
Yes. A translucent roof covers the seats and field, while the sides stay open to the air. Rain and direct sun are rarely a factor in picking seats.
How do you get to a Chargers game by Metro?
Take the Metro C or K Line to the LAX/Metro Transit Center and transfer to the game-day shuttle from Bus Bay 8, as of the 2026 season. Check SoFi's transportation page for current service.
Can you tailgate at SoFi Stadium?
Only in a designated parking zone for select events, with gas or propane grills, and tailgating must stop at kickoff. Check the stadium's current policy before you go.
Have the Chargers won a Super Bowl?
No. The franchise won the 1963 AFL Championship and reached Super Bowl XXIX after the 1994 season, losing to the San Francisco 49ers.
Why do Chargers games have so many visiting fans?
Los Angeles is home to many fans of other NFL teams, and the Chargers returned to the city only in 2017, so visiting fan bases often buy a large share of seats.