Ranking of popular sports songs
Sports and music are closely connected, aren’t they?
When you actually play sports yourself, don’t you often listen to music too?
Plus, from the Olympics to each sport’s World Cup, there are always theme songs, and at baseball games, live brass-band fight songs are essential!
In this article, we’ll rank and introduce some of the most popular songs among the many pieces of music related to sports.
If you’re looking for songs that go well with sports, be sure to use this as a reference.
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Popular Sports Songs Ranking (61–70)
ThunderstruckAC/DC64rank/position
AC/DC is a legendary band from Australia.
They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003, and their total album sales exceed 200 million, making them an extremely popular band.
Their classic song “Thunderstruck” was released in 1990 as the lead single from the album The Razors Edge.
The track is famous for being a staple played during NBA games.
It has a melody that just feels so quintessentially American—though they’re an Australian band (lol).
The Final CountdownEurope65rank/position
This is the massive hit song released in 1986 by Europe, the Swedish pioneers of Nordic metal, whose intro phrase—featuring a gloriously grand, triumphant synth tone—is almost too famous.
Not only is it the band’s signature track, but in Japan it’s also known from commercials, making it a classic that most people have heard at least once.
In connection with the NBA, it’s well known as the entrance song for the Detroit Pistons, the team nicknamed the “Bad Boys” for their rough-and-tumble play.
Many Pistons fans surely recall the countless heated games held at the team’s former arena, The Palace of Auburn Hills, every time they hear this song.
MemoriesMAN WITH A MISSION66rank/position
For anyone who loves sporty activities, MAN WITH A MISSION is indispensable.
That sweaty, dance-like vibe you feel at festivals is something I think carries over to winter sports, too.
Their songs are supremely melodic—danceable, exhilarating, and moving enough to make you cry.
Live in the present.Saucy Dog67rank/position
Powerfully singing of youthful passion and hope, this Saucy Dog track was created as a cheer anthem for the 101st All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
Portraying growth through overcoming setbacks and hardship, bonds with teammates, and the courage to move forward while staying true to oneself, the song deeply resonates with young people navigating high school life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Released in December 2022, it has become an indispensable fan favorite at their live shows, giving a strong push not only to soccer players but also to students working hard every day for their clubs and school events.
Battle of MonsterHotei Tomoyasu68rank/position
Naoya Inoue’s entrance theme—he’s so dominant that no one wants to face him, and his punches are so devastating that some have even accused him of hiding a weapon in his gloves—has become the anthem of a fighter who’s taking the world by storm with out-of-scale power and technique.
Originally written for the film Kill Bill, the song now symbolizes the Monster who reigns at the very summit of Japan’s boxing history—and even atop the global pound-for-pound rankings.
In his 2022 bout against Nonito Donaire, Tomoyasu Hotei himself performed the song live in the ring!
RE-BORNHimuro Kyosuke69rank/position
The entrance song used by Takanori Hatakeyama, who competed in the super featherweight division, was “RE-BORN,” released by Kyosuke Himuro in 1998.
He may have been inspired by the title’s meaning of “rebirth” or “being born again.” Hatakeyama was known for his quick, rotational speed as a weapon, so this fast-paced, driving song suits him perfectly!
Battle Scars ft. Lupe FiascoGuy Sebastian70rank/position
Mikuru Asakura, a fighter in RIZIN’s featherweight division, is also hugely successful as a YouTuber and entrepreneur, constantly giving us things to talk about.
His walkout song is “Battle Scars ft.
Lupe Fiasco.” It’s already firmly established as Mikuru Asakura’s entrance theme, isn’t it? I bet many people have gotten chills watching his battle-ready demeanor paired with this track.
If you’ve only ever heard it as his entrance music and don’t know the other parts, be sure to listen to the full song.