{"id":828825,"date":"2026-03-23T09:45:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T09:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/828825\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T09:45:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T09:45:38","slug":"los-angeles-chargers-on-the-forbes-nfl-team-valuations-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/828825\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles Chargers on the Forbes NFL Team Valuations List"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"profile-photo__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/los-angeles-chargers_416x416.jpg\"\/>Team Value<\/p>\n<p>1<\/p>\n<p>Enterprise value (equity plus net debt) of team based on current stadium deal (unless new stadium is pending).<\/p>\n<p>$6BCalculated August 2025<\/p>\n<p>Revenue<\/p>\n<p>2<\/p>\n<p>Net of stadium revenues used for debt payments.<\/p>\n<p>$593M<\/p>\n<p>Operating Income<\/p>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<p>Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.<\/p>\n<p>$105M<\/p>\n<p>Debt\/Value<\/p>\n<p>4<\/p>\n<p>Includes stadium debt.<\/p>\n<p>13%<\/p>\n<p>Player Expenses<\/p>\n<p>5<\/p>\n<p>Includes benefits and bonuses.<\/p>\n<p>$307M<\/p>\n<p>Gate Receipts<\/p>\n<p>6<\/p>\n<p>Includes club seats.<\/p>\n<p>$94M<\/p>\n<p>Wins-to-player cost ratio<\/p>\n<p>7<\/p>\n<p>Compares the number of wins per player payroll relative to the rest of the NFL. Playoff wins count twice as much as regular season wins. A score of 120 means that the team had 20% more victories per-dollar of payroll compared with the league average.<\/p>\n<p>133<\/p>\n<p>Revenue per Fan<\/p>\n<p>8<\/p>\n<p>Local revenues divided by metro population, with populations in two-team markets divided in half.<\/p>\n<p>$23<\/p>\n<p>Metro Area Population<\/p>\n<p>12.9M<\/p>\n<p>Media partners<\/p>\n<p>tv: CBS2 Los Angeles, Estrella TV 62; radio: ALT 98.7 FM, KBUA 105.5 \/ KBUE 94.3 FM<\/p>\n<p>Footnotes<\/p>\n<p>The Chargers joined the NFL&#8217;s global markets program in March 2025 by acquiring international marketing rights for Greece. &#8220;The homeland of my family, Greece has left an eternal imprint on my heart,&#8221; Los Angeles owner Dean Spanos said. &#8220;With Ancient Greece home to the first recorded Olympic Games in 776 BC and host of the inaugural Summer Olympics in 1896, it seems only natural to bring what I consider to be the best game in the world to, quite literally, the birthplace of sport.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Value1<\/p>\n<p>Enterprise value (equity plus net debt) of team based on current stadium deal (unless new stadium is pending).<\/p>\n<p>$6B<\/p>\n<p>Revenue2<\/p>\n<p>Net of stadium revenues used for debt payments.<\/p>\n<p>$593M<\/p>\n<p>Operating Income3<\/p>\n<p>Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.<\/p>\n<p>$105M<\/p>\n<p>Player Expenses5<\/p>\n<p>Includes benefits and bonuses.<\/p>\n<p>$307M<\/p>\n<p>Win-to-Player Cost Ratio7<\/p>\n<p>Compares the number of wins per player payroll relative to the rest of the NFL. Playoff wins count twice as much as regular season wins. A score of 120 means that the team had 20% more victories per-dollar of payroll compared with the league average.<\/p>\n<p>133<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/los-angeles-chargers.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/teams\/san-diego-padres\/\" aria-hidden=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"connection-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/san-diego-padres_416x416.jpg\" alt=\"Graphic of San Diego Padres\" data-profile-ga-track-connections=\"image,,\/teams\/san-diego-padres\/\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dec 14, 2025<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"stream-item__title\" data-ga-track=\"undefined - Stream - Chiefs\u2019 Patrick Mahomes Tears Left ACL In Loss. His Season Is Over\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/brucelee\/2025\/12\/14\/chiefs-patrick-mahomes-tears-left-acl-in-loss-his-season-is-over\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chiefs\u2019 Patrick Mahomes Tears Left ACL In Loss. His Season Is Over<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is done for the season after suffering a left anterior cruciate ligament or ACL tear against the Los Angeles Chargers.<\/p>\n<p>Nov 25, 2025<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"stream-item__title\" data-ga-track=\"undefined - Stream - The Los Angeles Chargers Are Close To Activating Omarion Hampton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jayparis\/2025\/11\/25\/the-los-angeles-chargers-are-close-to-activating-omarion-hampton\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Los Angeles Chargers Are Close To Activating Omarion Hampton<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles needs to boost its running attack with Hampton, its No. 1 pick, to expand its playbook and to take the heat off quarterback Justin Herbert.<\/p>\n<p>Nov 13, 2025<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"stream-item__title\" data-ga-track=\"undefined - Stream - Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert On Key To Team\u2019s Success: \u2018It\u2019s About The Next Play Mentality\u2019\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/djsiddiqi\/2025\/11\/13\/los-angeles-chargers-qb-justin-herbert-on-key-to-teams-success-its-about-the-next-play-mentality\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert On Key To Team\u2019s Success: \u2018It\u2019s About The Next Play Mentality\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Justin Herbert details the key to a deep playoff run for the Los Angeles Chargers and raves over his receiving core in this one-on-one interview. <\/p>\n<p>Oct 24, 2025<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"stream-item__title\" data-ga-track=\"undefined - Stream - Jim Harbaugh Praises Chargers\u2019 Physicality In Win Over Vikings\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/trevorwoods\/2025\/10\/24\/jim-harbaugh-praises-chargers-physicality-in-win-over-vikings\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jim Harbaugh Praises Chargers\u2019 Physicality In Win Over Vikings<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 37-10 on Thursday night. Here&#8217;s what Jim Harbaugh had to say about the win and what it means for the Chargers.<\/p>\n<p>Oct 6, 2025<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"stream-item__title\" data-ga-track=\"undefined - Stream - Fading Los Angeles Chargers Continue To Slide With No End In Sight\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jayparis\/2025\/10\/06\/fading-los-angeles-chargers-continue-to-slide-with-no-end-in-sight\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fading Los Angeles Chargers Continue To Slide With No End In Sight<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Chargers are reeling, as the sugar high of three straight wins to open the season has transformed into shoddy play and two-straight losing performances.<\/p>\n<p>Sep 23, 2025<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"stream-item__title\" data-ga-track=\"undefined - Stream - Ladd McConkey On Los Angeles Chargers Going Undefeated Against AFC West Rivals: \u2018It\u2019s Huge\u2019\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/djsiddiqi\/2025\/09\/23\/ladd-mcconkey-on-los-angeles-chargers-going-undefeated-against-afc-west-rivals-its-huge\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ladd McConkey On Los Angeles Chargers Going Undefeated Against AFC West Rivals: \u2018It\u2019s Huge\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ladd McConkey details how big it is for the Los Angeles Chargers to start 3-0 against the AFC West and reveals what separates Jim Harbaugh from other coaches.<\/p>\n<p>Sep 4, 2025<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"stream-item__title\" data-ga-track=\"undefined - Stream - Los Angeles Chargers Seek Answers In Season-Opener In Brazil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jayparis\/2025\/09\/04\/los-angeles-chargers-seek-answers-in-their-season-opener-in-brazil\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles Chargers Seek Answers In Season-Opener In Brazil<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Chargers enter year two under coach Jim Harbaugh with high expectations and a roster seemingly built for a playoff run. Yet, question marks abound with the squad. <\/p>\n<p>Aug 15, 2025<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"stream-item__title\" data-ga-track=\"undefined - Stream - Justin Herbert Set For First Preseason Action For Los Angeles Chargers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jayparis\/2025\/08\/15\/justin-herbert-set-for-first-preseason-action-for-los-angeles-chargers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Justin Herbert Set For First Preseason Action For Los Angeles Chargers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Herbert convinced L.A. coach Jim Harbaugh to let him play so he can feel a live pass rush before the curtain lifts on the regular season. <\/p>\n<p>Jul 22, 2025<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"stream-item__title\" data-ga-track=\"undefined - Stream - The Los Angeles Chargers Find Their Way Back To San Diego\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jayparis\/2025\/07\/22\/the-los-angeles-chargers-find-their-way-back-to-san-diego\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Los Angeles Chargers Find Their Way Back To San Diego<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Chargers dipped their toes back in the San Diego waters on Tuesday, holding the first of a series of practices in the city they once called home before moving to L.A.<\/p>\n<p>May 29, 2025<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"stream-item__title\" data-ga-track=\"undefined - Stream - Los Angeles Chargers Keeping An Eye Out For Tackle Rashawn Slater\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jayparis\/2025\/05\/29\/los-angeles-chargers-keeping-an-eye-out-for-tackle-rashawn-slater\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles Chargers Keeping An Eye Out For Tackle Rashawn Slater<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Slater is the most critical member of L.A.&#8217;s offensive line as he protects quarterback Justin Herbert&#8217;s blindside. But Slater seeks an upgraded contract for his services.<\/p>\n<p>May 15, 2025<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"stream-item__title\" data-ga-track=\"undefined - Stream - Improving Los Angeles Chargers Are Slated For Five Prime-Time Games\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jayparis\/2025\/05\/15\/improving-los-angeles-chargers-are-slated-for-five-prime-time-games\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Improving Los Angeles Chargers Are Slated For Five Prime-Time Games<\/a><\/p>\n<p>L.A. has become a favorite of the NFL and the proof was when its schedule was released. It includes an opening game in Brazil against the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs.<\/p>\n<p>Apr 23, 2025<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"stream-item__title\" data-ga-track=\"undefined - Stream - Los Angeles Chargers Are Bound For This Summer\u2019s Hall Of Fame Game\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jayparis\/2025\/04\/23\/los-angeles-chargers-are-bound-for-this-summers-hall-of-fame-game\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles Chargers Are Bound For This Summer\u2019s Hall Of Fame Game<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Chargers kick off their preseason at the hallowed grounds of Canton, Ohio, in the run-up to ex-tight end Antonio Gates going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n<p>Mar 10, 2025<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"stream-item__title\" data-ga-track=\"undefined - Stream - Los Angeles Chargers, Khalil Mack Agree To Run It Back Next Season\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jayparis\/2025\/03\/10\/los-angeles-chargers-khalil-mack-agree-to-run-it-back-next-season\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles Chargers, Khalil Mack Agree To Run It Back Next Season<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mack, a likely future Pro Football Hall of Fame member, stiff-armed his free-agent status to stay with the Chargers.<\/p>\n<p>Mar 5, 2025<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"stream-item__title\" data-ga-track=\"undefined - 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