Chargers Cheerleaders
The Charger Girls: ambassadors and dancers for the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Los Angeles Charger Girls were the National Football League cheerleading squad that represented the Los Angeles Chargers.
- Founded
- 1976
- Disbanded
- 2017
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
The squad was founded in 1976 and managed by e2k Event and Entertainment. Members serve as ambassadors for the Chargers. The group was disbanded in 2017 due to the team's move to Los Angeles and restructuring.
In Their Own Story
From their inception in 1990 until their disbandment in 2021, the Charger Girls maintained a consistent presence for over three decades. Their journey ended due to financial reasons rather than performance issues. A notable moment in their history occurred in 1991 when Charisma Carpenter joined the squad before becoming an actress known for playing Cordelia Chase on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off Angel. The group's legacy includes a long-standing tradition of releasing annual swimsuit calendars and engaging in community outreach as official team ambassadors.
Reader's Guide
The Charger Girls performed dance routines during home games and made non-game appearances. They released an annual swimsuit calendar. The group also had a Junior Charger Girls squad, with each performer required to raise $175 in sponsor funds, with the funds going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Chargers Community Foundation.
Did You Know?
- Notable member Charisma Carpenter (1991) played Cordelia Chase on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the spin-off Angel.
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