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.
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Sports Popular Songs Ranking (81–90)
Yeah 3xChris Brown85rank/position
Chris Brown, who hails from Virginia in the United States, was immersed in music from a young age and entered the music industry at 15.
“Yeah 3x,” released from his fourth studio album F.A.M.E., is an upbeat track that fuses dance-pop and electro house.
The song foregrounds happiness and positive energy, conveying the fun of parties and the joy of dancing to listeners.
Since its release on October 25, 2010, it has enjoyed widespread popularity, reaching the top 10 in various countries.
Although there was a dispute regarding credits with Calvin Harris, it was ultimately resolved.
As a staple song played during NBA timeouts, it energizes not only the players but also the crowd.
It’s the perfect track when you want to feel full of positivity or ramp up a party.
Winter, againGLAY86rank/position
It’s GLAY’s biggest hit and a quintessential winter anthem that colored the latter half of the 1990s, the height of the CD boom.
Many will remember the music video filmed in Biei, Hokkaido, with TERU singing passionately amid the snow, an unforgettable image.
It’s a song only they—being from Hokkaido—could have created, and the lyrics by guitarist TAKURO, who writes both words and music, are brilliant, featuring many slightly complex turns of phrase.
Just listening to it conjures up the biting cold and the scenery of the northern land.
Some of you have probably tried and failed to tackle the high notes in the bridge and the final chorus at karaoke.
True to their snow-country roots, the members themselves enjoy snowboarding, and the song is a perfect fit for winter sports.
Tukoh TakaNicki Minaj, Maluma, & Myriam Fares87rank/position
An energetic song sung in three languages that further ignites World Cup fever.
Blending English, Spanish, and Arabic, it delivers a powerful message of multicultural coexistence.
Released on November 18, 2022, it was chosen as the official fan festival anthem for the FIFA World Cup Qatar and drew global attention throughout the tournament.
Its distinctive sound, fusing Latin pop and hip-hop, is recommended not only for soccer fans but also for those who value diversity.
It’s a thrilling track that showcases the unique personalities of its three artists.
sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI88rank/position
This is the 12th major single by SEKAI NO OWARI, a four-member co-ed rock band known for their fantastical songs and large-scale live sets that bring those songs to life.
Chosen as NHK’s theme song for the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics and Paralympics, the track also won the Excellence Award at the 60th Japan Record Awards that same year.
With lyrics that empathize with the feelings of those who support and stand by athletes, and a gentle, piano-forward melody that gives strength, it can be described as a song that shines a spotlight on everyone involved in the Olympics and Paralympics.
VOLT-AGESuchmos89rank/position
This is a song that was selected as NHK’s theme for the FIFA World Cup Russia.
Its distinctive, groove-driven sound and lyrics that express hopes for peace and freedom through soccer leave a strong impression.
It’s included on the 2018 album “THE ASHTRAY.” This work captures the bonds between teams and supporters, as well as the excitement and emotion born from matches, all within a calm sonic palette.
It’s recommended for those who want to experience the allure of sports in a new way through music.
Tsunage KizunaTHE RAMPAGE90rank/position
A heartwarming cheer song released by THE RAMPAGE in October 2022.
It features a powerful message that conveys respect for athletes who fight with a unified heart and a deep appreciation for bonds with teammates.
Chosen as the official theme song for TBS’s broadcast of the 2022 FIVB Women’s World Championship and also used for BS-TBS’s Volleyball Nations League 2023, the track captivates with an energetic sound that reflects the group’s momentum and a melody that resonates emotionally.
It’s a song that will give you courage and energy—perfect for watching sports where you’re moved by athletes giving their all, or for times when your team is striving together toward a shared goal.
Sports Popular Songs Ranking (91–100)
One Moment In TimeWhitney Houston91rank/position
Whitney Houston’s classic “One Moment in Time,” released as the theme song for the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
The intro features a grand melody that evokes a sense of victory, and as it moves into the first verse, it shifts into the soulful ballad style that Whitney Houston excelled at.
From there, the intensity steadily rises, culminating in an emotional chorus—a structure that compellingly evokes the feeling of victory seized at the end of struggle.
