Question: when did the chargers became the los angeles chargers
Answer: Los Angeles Chargers Current season Established August 14 , 1959 ; 58 years ago ( 1959 - 08 - 14 ) First season : 1960 Play in StubHub Center Carson , California Headquartered in Costa Mesa , California Logo Wordmark League / conference affiliations American Football League ( 1960 -- 1969 ) Western Division ( 1960 -- 1969 ) National Football League ( 1970 -- present ) American Football Conference ( 1970 -- present ) AFC West ( 1970 -- present ) Current uniform Team colors Navy Blue , Powder Blue , White , Gold Personnel Owner ( s ) Alex Spanos Chairman Dean Spanos General manager Tom Telesco Head coach Anthony Lynn Team his