Songs to Play Before a Match: Athlete-Approved Anthems and Pump-Up Tracks That Overflow with Power

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Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

At those crucial moments—like during daily practice or right before an important match—music stays by our side and gives us tremendous strength.

Many of you probably listen to your favorite songs to boost your spirits as you head into those special moments.

In this article, we’ve picked out uplifting, heart-stirring anthems that raise your motivation.

From upbeat tracks that fire up your fighting spirit, to relaxing numbers that wrap you in a sense of calm, to athletes’ personal favorites—we’ve gathered a wide variety of songs.

We hope you’ll find them helpful.

[Songs to Listen to Before a Match] Athletes Love Them Too!? Power-Packed Anthems and Victory Tracks (231–240)

FightMoritaka Chisato

Chisato Moritaka “Fight!!” [Self-Cover]

FightMoritaka Chisato

If you want to boost your motivation with a pop-style cheer song, I recommend Chisato Moritaka’s “Fight.” Don’t you feel encouraged when you see someone giving it their all or getting frustrated? If you think that your own efforts can give someone else courage, your motivation will rise too.

And when a woman tells you something like in this song, you can’t help but try even harder.

This is a perfect track for anyone who wants to push forward believing that what they’re doing isn’t in vain!

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I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu

Spitz / I Should Be Able to Fly in the Sky

I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu

It’s important to stay calm while preparing for a match, isn’t it? Spitz’s “Sora mo Toberu Hazu” has a soothing melody that quietly lifts your spirits.

If you listen while reflecting on its profound lyrics, the song will surely give you a gentle push forward.

It’s a timeless classic that never loses its luster.

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In conclusion

Have you found any songs that seem like they’ll boost your motivation? There were plenty of great tracks—upbeat numbers that lift your spirits just by listening, and heartfelt anthems that cheer you on.

Be sure to listen to the songs that give you power and use them to raise your motivation for the game!