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Chargers prepare for Cardinals after recent history of successful season openers

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Chargers prepare for Cardinals after recent history of successful season openers

Summary

The Chargers host the Cardinals at SoFi Stadium on Sunday to begin the 2026 NFL season. The team carries a strong record in recent openers, securing six victories in their last seven attempts. The run of successful starts includes a 27-21 win against the Chiefs in 2025 and a 22-10 victory over the Raiders in the 2024 debut of head coach Jim Harbaugh. The only loss in this seven-game stretch occurred in 2023, when the team fell 34-36 to the Dolphins. Sunday's matchup provides an opportunity for the franchise to continue this trend and gain early momentum in the AFC West. The upcoming game marks the latest entry in a series of openers that dates back to a 30-24 win against the Colts in 2019.

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By the Numbers

•The Chargers host the Cardinals at SoFi Stadium on Sunday.
•The franchise has a 6-1 record in season openers since 2019.
•Jim Harbaugh earned a 22-10 victory in his Chargers head coaching debut in 2024.
•The Chargers defeated the Chiefs 27-21 in the 2025 season opener.

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