Charger Girls wear Pikachu hats at Charger FanFest. Photo by Chris Stone
Charger Girls wear Pikachu hats at Charger FanFest. Photo by Chris Stone

Thousands of Chargers fans got their first taste of the 2016 football season at Qualcomm as new players, the Charger Girls and Pokémon Go teamed up to entertain the faithful.

The 2016 Charger Girls donned Pikachu hats as they handed out Charger schedules. Young fans were treated to a Pokémon GO Meet-Up.

Former Chargers players including Luis Castillo, Stephen Cooper, Raylee Johnson, Darren Carrington, Billy Ray Smith and Ed White signed autographs.

Single-game tickets to all 10 home games recently went on sale.

The Chargers Training camp continues from 3 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 8 and 10. Thursday’s practice will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. Practice continues from 3 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 15 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 16 which will be a joint practice with the Arizona Cardinals at Qualcomm Stadium. That is the final public practice.

The regular-season home opener will once again be a White Hot Sunday on Sept. 18 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. On Oct. 2, Bolts fans will see former Chargers quarterback Drew Brees for the first time when the New Orleans Saints come to San Diego. The Chargers will face the Denver Broncos in a nationally-televised Thursday Night Football game on Oct. 13.

November will bring in Tennessee Titans on Nov. 6 for the Chargers’ annual Hall of Fame & Alumni Weekend as well as the Miami Dolphins on Nov. 13. December features the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Dec. 4, followed by the Raiders on Dec. 18. The Chiefs come to San Diego for the season finale on Jan. 1.

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Young fans pose with a Charger Girl after entering the stadium. Photo by Chris Stone
The American and Charger flags greeted fans at Qualcomm Stadium. Photo by Chris Stone
Abel Perez, 4, of San Clemente shows he’s a big Charger fan. Photo by Chris Stone
Benito Partida of San Diego, who has more than 80 signatures on his sign, shows his Charger spirit. Photo by Chris Stone
Former players Legedu Naanee, Doug Wilkerson, Ed White and Billy Ray Smith sign autographs. Photo by Chris Stone
Chargers head coach Mike McCoy signs autographs for fans. Photo by Chris Stone
Fans donned their versions of Charger helmets. Photo by Chris Stone
New Charger punter Drew Kaser takes practice kicks. Photo by Chris Stone
Elizabeth Guzman and her daughter, Alegra, 1, enjoy Charger practice. Photo by Chris Stone
Charger Girls wear Pikachu hats at Charger FanFest. Photo by Chris Stone
Players stretch out before practice. Photo by Chris Stone
Keenan Allen watches drills during FanFest 2016. Photo by Chris Stone
Thousands went to Qualcomm Stadium to see the Chargers. Photo by Chris Stone
D.J. Fluker looks at a play during practice. Photo by Chris Stone
Defensive players go through drills at FanFest. Photo by Chris Stone
Chargers check the play patterns. Photo by Chris Stone
Jeff Cumberland goes up for a catch. Photo by Chris Stone
Danny Woodhead pauses during drills. Photo by Chris Stone
DeAndre Reaves glances up at fans as practice ends. Photo by Chris Stone
D.J. Fluker signs autographs for the fans. Photo by Chris Stone
Adrian McDonald dives for a catch. Photo by Chris Stone
Thousands went to Qualcomm Stadium to see the Chargers in action. Photo by Chris Stone
Fans got their first look at the 2016 San Diego Charger Girls. Photo by Chris Stone
Fans got their first look at the 2016 San Diego Charger Girls. Photo by Chris Stone
Fans got their first look at the 2016 San Diego Charger Girls. Photo by Chris Stone
Fans got their first look at the 2016 San Diego Charger Girls. Photo by Chris Stone
Fans got their first look at the 2016 San Diego Charger Girls. Photo by Chris Stone
Quarterback Philip Rivers drills under the eye of coach Mike McCoy. Photo by Chris Stone
Quarterback Philip Rivers answers media questions. Photo by Chris Stone
Quarterback Philip Rivers is ready for the snap. Photo by Chris Stone
Fans got to see the Chargers’ new punter, Drew Kaser. Photo by Chris Stone
An Charger fan from Arizona shows his loyalty. Photo by Chris Stone
Quarterback Philip Rivers warms up before practice at FanFest. Photo by Chris Stone
A young fan wants to see the Chargers stay in San Diego. Photo by Chris Stone
Linebacker Manti Te’o waves to fans as he goes into the locker room after practice. Photo by Chris Stone
Tight end Antonio Gates signs autographs for fans at Charger FanFest 2016. Photo by Chris Stone
A young girl spotted a helmet and pads and was perplexed at what it was. Photo by Chris Stone
FanFest 2016 was the start of football action for the Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Photo by Chris Stone
Running back Danny Woodhead signs autographs after FanFest practice. Photo by Chris Stone