Los Angeles Chargers 2025 Season Preview: Star Players, Key Matchups & Where to Watch
Year 1 of the Harbaugh era was a resounding success in the city of Angels: improving from 5 wins to 11, with QB Justin Herbert playing the most efficient ball of his entire career.
A new front office helped with the adjustment, but nothing could save them from ‘Chargering’ in the playoffs, as they crumbled against the Texans in the Wildcard round.
2025 looks to be even better for them, continuing to build out the trenches while adding more firepower on offense.
The AFC West is no joke, but the Chargers have shown few indications that they’ll regress in this upcoming season.
📺 Top 5 Must-Watch Chargers Games in 2025
🏈 Week 1 (Sept 5) - vs Kansas City Chiefs
YouTube/Fubo TV, 8:00 PM ET
Opening the season in Brazil for just the second time in the history of the sport is a massive honor. LA will be hoping to avenge last year’s sweep at the hands of KC and start 2025 off on the right foot.
🏈 Week 2 (Sept 15) - @ Las Vegas Raiders
ESPN, 10:00 PM ET
This game gives Jim Harbaugh a chance to beat an old foe in Pete Carroll, and also allows the Chargers to build a big lead in the division early in the season.
🏈Week 8 (Oct 23) - vs Minnesota Vikings
Prime Video, 8:15 PM ET
Midseason primetime clash against one of the best all-around teams in football, a win against a non-conference powerhouse at home would send a message to the league.
🏈 Week 10 (Nov 9) - vs Pittsburgh Steelers
NBC, 8:20 PM ET
The Steelers are AFC playoff regulars, with a staunch defense that will push this Chargers team to their very limit.
🏈 Week 14 (Dec 8) - vs Philadelphia Eagles
ESPN/ABC, 8:15 PM ET
Hosting the defending Super Bowl champions post-bye week and after an 8-day break should give Harbaugh’s men the best chance to see where they’re at ahead of a postseason push.
🌙 Chargers in Prime Time: When to Tune In
- Monday Night (MNF) Games
- Week 2 vs Las Vegas
- Week 14 vs Philadelphia
- Thursday Night Football (TNF) Games
- Week 8 vs Minnesota
- Sunday Night Football (SNF) Games
- Week 10 vs Pittsburgh
- International Game
- Week 1 vs Kansas City
- (São Paulo, Brazil)
- Week 1 vs Kansas City
Five primetime games put the Chargers amongst the league’s most sought-after teams, according to distributors. Last year saw the Eagles triumph in the inaugural Brazil game, then go on to win the Super Bowl, a feat that these 2025 Chargers would happily repeat if possible. Otherwise, the remainder of their primetime games are at home, which could prove a huge advantage down the stretch as their schedule gets progressively tougher. They will travel over 37,000 miles this season, more than any other team in the NFL, so LA needs to capitalize on these home games.
⭐️ 2025 Star Players to Watch
🔥 On OffenseJustin Herbert – One of the most accurate QBs in the NFL, needs to work on postseason play. Ladd McConkey – Tidy route runner who emerged as the WR1 in LA as a rookie. Omarion Hampton – Rookie running back who will get plenty of touches from Harbaugh.
🛡️ On DefenseKhalil Mack – Aged 34, Mack is still a contributor to this defense, as he chases his elusive ring.
Derwin James – Ball-hawk who is among the very best all-around players in football.
How to Watch the Chargers in 2025
It varies game to game. For the best, most in-depth access, NFL Network offers the most complete coverage. Nationally broadcast games are available on major networks such as Fox, CBS, and NBC, with other offerings on Prime Video and Netflix as well.
💡 Pro Tip: For full schedule and TV listings, visit our Los Angeles Chargers Subpage.
🧠 Final Thought: Can they threaten for the AFC West title?
The Chargers surprised many people last season, and while that significantly shrinks the room for improvement in 2025, establishing themselves as a serious player in the AFC will be the next step. Falling apart in the playoffs is excusable in your first year in the job. However, as time goes on, the bar will continue to be raised in LA, especially as the Rams continue to be a serious threat in the NFC. No matter what happens, this will be an exciting season for the Chargers.
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