Los Angeles Chargers: Streaming Services Chargers Fans Need to Watch Every Game

I can get access to the whole NFL season without messing around with cable or satellite contracts when watching the Los Angeles Chargers.

In a hurry? If you aren’t interested in the details, any of these streaming services should make Chargers fans happy:

Why You Need a VPN Today

However, first you need a VPN to unblock US streaming services from . Our favourite is ExpressVPN. It’s definitely not the cheapest option at $6.67/month, but it just works – and across all your devices.

They have servers in 25+ US cities/states and 105 countries, which unblock access to premium streaming platforms available only in the US, as well as free “on demand” TV services worldwide.

You’ll have access to local platforms as if you were in the country, meaning you can watch BBC iPlayer as if you were in the UK, CBC Gem as if you were in Canada, plus hundreds more worldwide.

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Hotdog users get three months free at ExpressVPN, so it’s a “no-brainer” for us. Decide for yourself with their 30 day money-back guarantee.

IMPORTANT: Once you’ve installed your VPN and connected to a US server, you’ll still need to subscribe separately to access premium streaming services.

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Bottom line: 16 of the 17 regular season Chargers games will air on live TV with one only streaming (on ESPN+). The services above have you covered for the regular and postseason. See the Chargers schedule below.

Los Angeles Chargers Week 12

As Week 12 begins, the Los Angeles Chargers stand at a 7-3 record.

Find out all the information about the next Chargers game.

(Or see if the Rams are playing sooner?)

What Channels Are the Los Angeles Chargers On?

Local channels that will air Chargers games include CBS, FOX, and NBC, while the national channels include ESPN and NFL Network (for preseason games). One Chargers game will be exclusively streamed on ESPN+.

Here’s an overview of the channels and the number of games they will be airing:

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How to Watch the Los Angeles Chargers Without Cable

There are several services that will allow you to watch the Chargers online. Our favorites include Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and DIRECTV STREAM.

All of the services listed below support streaming on most devices in use today, including Android and iOS smartphones, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Samsung or Android TV-based smart TVs, and web browsers. Some services also support other smart TVs and gaming consoles.

All you have to do is sign up for a streaming service, install its app on your device, and switch to the channel airing the Chargers game.

Below are the streaming services that include the channels needed for watching all or most of the 17 Chargers games this season. The first 5 services include access to cloud DVR to let you record and watch games later. All services support simultaneous viewing through multiple devices.

Service	Price	Channels	Chargers Channels	Games	Reviews
	$79.99/month	150+	CBS, ESPN, FOX, NBC	16	Fubo
	$79.99/month	90+	CBS, ESPN, FOX, NBC	16	DIRECTV
	$76.99/month	95+	CBS, ESPN, FOX, NBC	16	Hulu
	$72.99/month	100+	CBS, ESPN, FOX, NBC	16	YouTube
	$55.00/month	50+	ESPN, FOX, NBC	8	Sling
	$10.99/month	NA	ESPN+	1	ESPN+
	$7.99/month	NA	CBS	8	Paramount
	$7.99/month	NA	NBC	1	Peacock
	$6.99/month	NA	Variable‡	17‡	NFL+

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How Can I Watch LA Chargers Out-of-Market?

Local Los Angeles Chargers fans are lucky in that their local CBS affiliates carry every NFL game they play Sunday afternoon. For fans outside the Chargers’ broadcast area, coverage can be sketchy.

There are various ways to watch these games. Our NFL Out-of-Market Football Games guide covers them.

One standard way for US fans to watch all out-of-market games is NFL Sunday Ticket. However, it is comparatively expensive and is limited to YouTube TV. If you are not open to it, you can use a VPN to mask your location and access a server in the Chargers broadcast market.

Are you a fan outside your team’s broadcast area? Learn to get complete access with our Los Angeles Chargers Out-of-Market Game Guide.

Our Choice

Fubo is our #1 pick for Chargers fans. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.

About the Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers got their start in LA before moving to San Diego and returning to the City of Angels back in 2017. They are one of two Los Angeles teams, sharing the city with the Rams.

The Chargers would likely admit that they underachieved last season when they finished 5-12 and last place in the AFC West. The Chargers have made just one playoff appearance during Justin Herbert’s time with the team, and they have not won a single playoff game since drafting him in 2020.

In an effort to remedy this, the Chargers relieved former coach Brandon Staley of his duties and replaced him with Jim Harbaugh. Kellen Moore was hired to be the team’s offensive coordinator, and his track record suggests that he could help Herbert have a big year.

Renaldo Hill will be the defensive coordinator this year, and he will have a number of top talents on hand. Defensive end Joey Bosa is one of the most feared rushers in the league while Derwin James is among the best defensive backs in the league. Khalil Mack still has something in the tank at linebacker, which should further help the defense keep the team in games.

Our defensive line, [I] didn’t know where that was exactly when I first got here, but it’s a strength. Really excited about it.

Head coach Jim Harbaugh (Source: Chargers.com)

Although the Chargers have not won a playoff game in recent years, they have been successful in the postseason in general. They have been to the playoffs 20 times in team history with eight of those appearances coming since 2004. They won an AFL championship in 1963 and won an AFC title in 1994.

They have a number of historic players including Kellen Winslow, Dan Fouts, and Lance Alworth. The teams of the 1980s played in what was called the Air Coryell offense, which incorporated a lot of the concepts seen today such as long passes and trying to score as quickly as possible.

Other key players include LaDainian Tomlinson and Junior Seau, and the Chargers are likely to induct Antonio Gates and Phillip Rivers into its Hall of Fame in the future. The team’s biggest rivals include the Raiders, Chiefs, and Broncos as they all play in the same division.

The Chargers have made over a dozen playoff appearances, and fans are hoping that they do the same thing this year.

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AFC West Standings

2024-25 Los Angeles Chargers Schedule

Where can I watch the LA Chargers game today?

If it is a Sunday afternoon game, the Los Angeles Chargers will be on FOX or CBS. Night games will appear on NBC, ESPN, or streaming only on ESPN+. During other seasons, games may appear on NFL Network and Prime Video. Games that are broadcast on NFL Network, ESPN, or Prime Video will be simulcast on an over-the-air station in the LA area.

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FAQs

How do I record Los Angeles Chargers live games?

You can use the digital cloud DVR feature offered by streaming services such as Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, and others mentioned above to record Los Angeles Chargers games. Many of them provide unlimited cloud DVR with recordings saved for up to 9 months. Alternatively, you can also skip recording and instead get NFL+, which lets you watch all previous Chargers games on-demand.

What radio stations are the Los Angeles Chargers on?

Chargers game audio is broadcast on ALT 98.7 FM which is the flagship station of the Chargers Radio Network, with affiliate stations covering Southern California and northern Baja California. You can also listen to Chargers games online from anywhere through the team’s official website chargers.com on PC (or mobile for users in the Chargers market only) or on SiriusXM NFL Radio.

Are the Chargers from LA or San Diego?

The Chargers have been known as the Los Angeles Chargers since 2017. They were established in 1959 in Los Angeles, but in 1961 they moved to San Diego, changing their name to San Diego Chargers. They played in San Diego from then until the end of the 2016 season, when they moved back to Los Angeles at the SoFi stadium, changing their name back to what it originally was.

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