Entrance Songs for Athletes | A Comprehensive Introduction to Athletes’ Game-Day Anthems!
In sports, the entrance songs that hype up players’ walk-ons boost the excitement not just for the athletes themselves, but for everyone involved in the game—spectators in the stands and fans watching on TV alike.
Because these tracks are impactful and cool, many people probably listen to them when they play sports or want to get motivated.
In this article, we’ve gathered music used as entrance songs across a variety of sports.
From well-known tracks adopted by many athletes to the latest hits, we’ll introduce a wide range regardless of discipline—so see if you can find a favorite track.
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Entrance songs for athletes | A roundup of athletes’ pump-up tracks! (21–30)
We AreONE OK ROCK
Tomoyuki Sugano, who has become a universally recognized pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants, chose this song as his walk-up music for the 2017 season.
When I listen to this song, which carries the powerful message that there is nothing to fear, I feel a surge of strength.
ultra soulB’z
Even if you don’t know B’z, you probably know this song.
It’s the famous “ultra soul,” a track irresistible for its high-tone vocals and technical guitar sound.
It’s been used for many years as the theme song for the World Aquatics Championships.
And of course, the highlight is that “Ultra soul! Hey!”—is there any phrase with greater recognition? It’s an immortal classic used by many professional baseball players as well.
Walk-up Music for Athletes | A Comprehensive Showcase of Athletes’ Hype Songs (31–40)
Loop of SmilesAAA
AAA is a hugely popular mixed-gender group.
This song carries a positive message about turning all kinds of things that happen in life into smiles.
If it’s used as a walk-up song, the whole venue is sure to get fired up with clapping.
In fact, in professional baseball, Orix’s Nishino and Lotte’s Kato use it.
If you’re an AAA fan who also likes Lotte or Orix, you’re in luck.
A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki
A song sung by popular actor Masaki Suda.
In the music video, there’s a collaboration with soccer, and the track is performed as a cheer song for the national team.
Japan’s national soccer team continues to fight on behalf of the country.
With lyrics perfect for supporting them, it’s irresistible for soccer fans.
It’s a must-listen when you’re cheering on soccer.
Go Japan!
NIPPONShiina Ringo
A song by Ringo Sheena that became NHK’s theme for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
For many people, hearing this track brings back memories of soccer scenes.
It’s a number still beloved by many athletes today.
TRUTHT-SQUARE
Each sport tends to have its own sort of theme song, and when it comes to F1, I think most people picture this track.
It’s an instrumental with no lyrics, but it’s catchy and never gets old.
Just listening to it gets you pumped, so if you play sports, give it a listen before your match.
HumanWANIMA
WANIMA, a hugely popular punk rock band, has their song “Human” used as a walk-up song by Tokyo Yakult Swallows’ Tetsuto Yamada.
He changes his walk-up music for each at-bat, and he plays this song for his second plate appearance.
Punk rock with a positive message is perfect for building momentum.