New Haven Chargers football
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First season1973[1]
Athletic directorDevin Crosby
Head coachMark Powell
1st season, 5–5–0 (.500)
1st season, 5–5–0 (.500)
LocationWest Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
| New Haven Chargers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| First season | 1973[1] | ||
| Athletic director | Devin Crosby | ||
| Head coach | Mark Powell 1st season, 5–5–0 (.500) | ||
| Location | West Haven, Connecticut, U.S. | ||
| Stadium | Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium (capacity: 5,000) | ||
| NCAA division | Division I | ||
| Conference | NEC (from July 1, 2025) | ||
| Colors | Navy and Gold | ||
| All-time record | 294–188–5 (.609) | ||
| Conference championships | |||
| NE10: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2021, 2023, 2024 | |||
| Rivalries | Marist (rivalry) | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
The New Haven Chargers football program represents the intercollegiate football team for the University of New Haven. The Chargers previously competed in NCAA Division II as members of the Northeast-10 Conference but upgraded to the Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) on July 1, 2025 when they joined the Northeast Conference.
The Chargers are coached by Mark Powell, whose first season is in 2025.
UNH home games are played on campus at the Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium, which opened in 2009 and seats 5,000 spectators.
Classifications
- 1973–1981: NCAA Division III
- 1982–2003, 2009–2025: NCAA Division II
- 2025–present: NCAA Division I FCS
Conference memberships
- 1973–1981: D-III Independent
- 1981–2003: D-II independent
- 2004–2008: No team
- 2009–2025: Northeast-10 Conference
- 2025–: Northeast Conference
Championships
Conference
| Season | Coach | Conference | Overall record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010† | Pete Rossomando | 6–2 | 8–2 |
| 2011 | 8–0 | 11–2 | |
| 2012 | 8–0 | 10–1 | |
| 2019† | Chris Pincince | 6–2 | 7–3 |
| 2021 | 8–0 | 10–2 | |
| 2022† | 6–1 | 8–3 | |
| 2023 | 6–1 | 8–3 | |
| 2024 | 7–1 | 8–3 |
- † notes Co-championship
