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 (41–50)
light standberii guddoman41rank/position
It’s a rousing cheer song filled with passion, packed with everything that makes Berry Goodman so appealing.
The lyrics portray hard work, challenge, and the bonds between teammates—sure to resonate with high school baseball players.
Since their major debut in March 2016, this track has become one of Berry Goodman’s signature songs, loved by many.
It’s even been adopted as walk-up music by professional baseball players and has been rapidly gaining popularity among baseball fans.
It’s a song that gently encourages anyone chasing their dreams, especially students dedicated to their club activities.
At live shows, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd united and fired up.
During high school baseball season, why not listen to this song and boost your spirits?
GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana42rank/position
This is an upbeat cheer song by Kana Nishino, whose powerful energy to move feelings forward is truly appealing.
It’s a message-driven track that encourages timid girls in love, emphasizing the importance of mustering courage and taking action.
With its rhythmic development and cheerleader-style chants, it’s a song that lifts your spirits just by listening.
Released as a single in July 2012, it was used in Yamazaki Baking’s “Lunch Pack” commercial and was also included on the album Love Place.
It’s a perfect track for a refreshing morning walk or when you want to shake off a lack of exercise.
Let’s give it a tryWANIMA43rank/position
“I’ll give you the courage to move forward!” This warm message resonates in this uplifting anthem.
Set to a bright and refreshing melody, it carries a positive spirit that says we can overcome difficulties together.
WANIMA’s powerful performance and the lyrics that gently nudge you to face forward are truly compelling.
Airing from January 2017 in au’s Santarō series commercials and included on the album “Everybody!!,” this song is a fantastic choice for school events—band performances at culture festivals or live shows, choir, sports days—any moment where you take on a challenge with friends and unite as one.
Sing it together and get fired up—it’s sure to become an unforgettable memory!
Flying BAK-6944rank/position
AK-69, a charismatic figure in Japan’s hip-hop scene who keeps rapping about the indomitable spirit of clawing your way up from the bottom and aiming for the top.
This track is a fiery anthem of fighting spirit, depicting his resolve to turn adversity into fuel and rise from “B-class” to soaring in the sky.
With no Auto-Tune, his rap hurls the raw cry from deep in his chest straight at you, shaking the listener’s emotions to the core.
Released as a single in February 2016, it was also included on DAWN, his first album after moving to the prestigious Def Jam Recordings.
Listen to it at the moment you steel yourself to step into the ring—like a sumo wrestler heading to the dohyo—and it’s sure to push you forward.
Gate of GloryHirai Dai45rank/position
This song celebrates the importance of dreams and taking on challenges.
It blends the feel-good vibes of surf music with a positive message.
Released digitally in July 2022, it was chosen as a cheer song for summer high school baseball and as the theme for Nettō Kōshien.
Dai Hirai’s warm vocals resonate with the passion and effort of high school ballplayers.
Beyond the realm of competition, it offers encouragement to everyone who keeps looking forward and taking on life’s challenges.
It’s a supportive anthem that gently pushes not only players aiming for the Summer Koshien, but also anyone striving toward their own dreams.
Pump It UpEndor46rank/position
The pair of Yuna Nagaoka and Sumito Moriguchi clinched the title at the All-Japan Championships in their debut 2023–24 season.
The music here is what they used for their program at the ice show “Bloom On Ice 2024.” The original track is by Danzel, released in 1998, and this version uses Endor’s 2019 remix.
Drawing on the workout vibe suggested by the title “Pump It Up,” the choreography weaves in training-themed movements, resulting in a performance that’s both comical and powerful.
As a show program, it really conveys the fun in sync with the music.
Don’t give upZARD47rank/position
When it comes to motivational songs, many people probably think of ZARD’s “Makenaide” (“Don’t Give Up”).
Although it was originally a song about a long-distance relationship, it became established as a classic cheer song because it’s sung to support the runners’ final sprint in the 24-Hour TV charity marathon.
Its mid-tempo melody gives it a sense of drive while still being easy to sing, which is another reason it’s loved by so many.
If you’re looking to rally a crowd in song, be sure to choose this track.
OtonokeCreepy Nuts48rank/position
This Creepy Nuts track, which captivates listeners across generations from children to adults, was written as the opening theme for the anime Dandadan.
Its driving, fast-paced beat and emotional hook leave a strong impression, while lyrics themed around the occult and the supernatural enhance the song’s atmosphere.
Released as a digital single in October 2024, it was later issued on CD as well.
The song is also included on Creepy Nuts’ fourth studio album, Legion.
It’s a track that stokes your fighting spirit when you listen to it before an important game or competition.
Highly recommended for anyone who believes in the power of music.
A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY49rank/position
Its straightforward lyrics and husky vocals deliver a powerful cheer to everyone who listens! This song by singer-songwriter HIPPY was included on the album “HomeBase ~Arigatou~,” released in March 2017.
It originally started as one of the album tracks, but spread by word of mouth among athletes and students, and in 2020 it was chosen as walk-up music by 11 professional baseball players—the most that year.
Starting in 2025, it’s also been featured as the CM song for Morinaga Seika’s “in brand,” familiar from commercials supporting the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships.
It’s a moving classic whose message stands beside anyone who keeps getting back up.
How about it for those moments when you want to unite hearts with your teammates?
MugenPorunogurafiti50rank/position
This is a song that gained popularity as NHK’s broadcast theme for the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
Released as a single by Porno Graffitti in the same year, it’s included on the album “WORLDILLIA” and the best-of album “PORNO GRAFFITTI BEST RED’S,” among others.
The lyrics, which strikingly depict human emotions wavering between existence, reality, and illusion from a philosophical perspective, are particularly memorable.
Its powerful melody is also captivating—listening to it really sets your heart ablaze! Even now, it continues to resonate with many people as a song that accompanies moving sports moments and turning points in life.