Los Angeles Chargers Owner

The Los Angeles Chargers are a professional American football organization based in the Greater Los Angeles area, USA. The organization was founded in Los Angeles in 1959 and first competed in the American Football League, before joining the NFL in 1970. They host their home games at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. They won the AFC championship in 1994 and have appeared in the playoffs 16 times as of January 2025, since entering the NFL in 1970.

The Chargers have had several owners throughout their history. Barron Hilton was the team’s first owner from 1959 to 1966, followed by Gene Klein, who owned the team from 1966 to 1984. Alex Spanos then took over ownership from 1984 until his passing in 2018. The Chargers have advanced to the AFC Championship game four times and played in Super Bowl XXIX. There are eight players and one coach in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. According to Forbes, the team's worth is $5.1 billion, ranking it 20th among NFL franchises as of January 2025. Today, the Chargers, who share SoFi Stadium with the Los Angeles Rams, continue to attract fans and maintain their status as a notable NFL organization.

Who Owns the Los Angeles Chargers?

Dean Alexander Spanos is the chairman and owner of the Chargers franchise as of January 2025. Spanos took full ownership of the Chargers after his father, Alex Spanos passed away in 2018.

Spanos, born on May 26, 1950, in Stockton, California, was raised in his hometown. He attended Lincoln High School, where he earned varsity letters in football and golf and was honored with the Lincoln High Hall of Fame Award. In 1972, he graduated from the University of the Pacific. Spanos is married to Susie Spanos, and together they have two children.

Los Angeles Chargers Owner Net Worth

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Dean Alexander Spanos has an estimated net worth of around $1 billion, as of January 2025.