At sporting events, when a player’s entrance music starts, the atmosphere in the venue changes dramatically and everyone’s excitement rises.
Since those tracks are so cool, many people probably want to listen to sports entrance songs in their everyday life to get pumped up.
In this article, we’ve put together songs used as entrance music across various sports, as well as tracks that can boost your motivation.
We’ve picked selections from both Japanese and Western music, so be sure to find your own personal favorites.
And of course, if you’re an athlete looking for a song to use for your entrance, we hope this helps too!
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Entrance songs for sports. Classic and popular athlete anthems (1–10)
Beautiful NowZedd
Here’s the walk-up song for Ryutaka Shibata of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
At first it seems like a mellow, bittersweet track, but in the latter half the driving electronic elements kick in and add dynamics, making it a real crowd-pleaser.
The glittering, hype-inducing beat pairs perfectly with the memorable melody.
Before you know it, you’ll be humming along—its catchy tune is a must-hear! It’s a highly recommended track that turns pre-game nerves into fighting spirit.
FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism’s “Shukumei” is a piano-pop hit that’s rapidly rising in popularity and was the theme song for the 2019 Koshien tournament.
Centered around stylish, piano-driven sounds, it packs a punch with saxophone lines and a cool bass.
The build-up to the chorus—paired with uplifting lyrics—is a must-hear.
Why not make your entrance to this track that’s sure to fill you with courage?
ThunderstruckAC/DC
AC/DC is a rock band with fans all over the world.
Their style is classic rock with fast picking and heavily distorted guitar sounds.
The raspy, squeezed-out vocals and overpowering rock sound get you incredibly pumped! The lyrics that repeat “Thunder” make a huge impact as a sports entrance song.
It’s a staple as BGM in the NBA, and of course, highly recommended as an entrance track.
Battle ScarsLupe Fiasco & Guy Sebastian
Mikuru Asakura is an MMA fighter who, along with his younger brother Kai Asakura, once reigned as a champion in THE OUTSIDER.
When it comes to the entrance song associated with the man known as the “Legend of the Streets,” this is the one.
Its gradually intensifying arrangement heightens the fighter’s focus.
And the vocals by Guy Sebastian in the track are both raw and beautiful, drawing you in before you know it.
It’s a song that lets you feel Mikuru Asakura’s quietly burning fighting spirit.
Highly recommended for building the right kind of nerves and sharpening your concentration before a match!
Flying BAK-69
This is the song used as the entrance theme by Akira Yaegashi, the former IBF light flyweight world champion whom Japan proudly boasts to the world.
As you’d expect from a solo-combat sport, the track’s attack power is incredibly high! The beat has an irresistibly dope vibe on par with authentic hip-hop, and the sturdy lyrics, which convey the spirit of a man facing his battles, really steel the listener’s resolve.
Some people might think rap is hard to remember, but the chorus of this song sticks in your ear so well that you can ride along after just one listen—making it friendly even for rap beginners.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for a hip-hop-style entrance theme!
Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK
This is the song best known as the entrance theme of Masaaki Noiri, the kickboxer from Nagoya and former K-1 WORLD GP Super Lightweight Champion.
Its reverb-drenched, fluid band sound envelops the venue.
It’s not an aggressively forceful track, but it seems to convey the effort the fighter has put in up to now and the seriousness he brings to the match.
The clear, airy synths contrasted with the powerful band sound, along with the delicate vocals, make it a perfect track to heighten the pre-fight mood.
Flame FighterAntoniō Inoki to Za Faitāzu
Antonio Inoki and The Fighters, “Fire Fighter.” You’ve probably heard this song on TV or radio—it kicks off with the familiar call, “INOKI BOM-BA-YE!!”—but you’ve got to listen to it again as an adult! The performance and the character are just insanely great.
Funky wah guitar, an ultra-groovy bassline, passionate percussion, Inoki himself shouting “Fight!”, that melody, and those fiery chants… Even if you’re not from that generation, it’ll pump you up whether you like it or not—a track bursting with fighting spirit at its absolute best.
