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.

Playlist

Entrance Songs for Athletes \| A Comprehensive Introduction to Athletes’ Game-Day Anthems!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	light standberii guddoman		The appeal of an unyielding song beloved by baseball players
2	Wasted NightONE OK ROCK		An intense rock number by ONE OK ROCK
3	together; along with; bothWANIMA		WANIMA's music is upbeat and uplifting.
4	Flying BAK-69		You can feel his determination to compete from Tsutsugo’s walk-up song.
5	I wanna be myselfMiura Fuga		Daichi Miura’s cheer song: a message of hope and self-affirmation
6	My HERObīguru kurū		The Beagle Crew’s fight song pushes dreams forward!
7	MiracleGReeeeN		Hayato Sakamoto’s walk-up song and his passion for baseball
8	Life↑Bigfumi		An anthem of support for those who overcome life's pain and take on challenges
9	Flower SongGReeeeN		A rock song by GReeeeN. Inspiring a forward-looking attitude.
10	RenegadesONE OK ROCK		An epic rock tune that sings of the strength to stay true to one’s beliefs
11	I want to shout that I love you.BAAD		A popular youth-empowerment song from SLAM DUCK
12	CLAP CLAPNiziU		NiziU’s dance-pop. Powerful performance.
13	Do Or Die (Remix)AFROJACK, Thirty Seconds To Mars		Appealing for a resolve to live the dream with Shohei Ohtani’s walk-up song
14	StrongerAK-69		A rap song about the resolve to grow stronger through love for my late father
15	rainbowAqua Timez		A refreshing, cheering theme song from Gokusen
16	NEW KAWAIIFRUITS ZIPPER		FRUITS ZIPPER new song anthem
17	StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE		The exhilarating band ensemble of Mrs. GREEN APPLE
18	determinationSUPER BEAVER		Powerful rock by SUPER BEAVER that inspires determination
19	FanfareTwice		TWICE’s bright sixth Japanese single
20	to go see (someone) / to go meetaimyon		AIMYON’s new song in 2024
21	MasashiGōruden Bonbā		Entrance song for the Hanshin Tigers by Golden Bomber
22	Song of BeginningsRyokushokushakai		A refreshing, exhilarating pop anthem that portrays the will to make a fresh start again and again
23	AnthemDOBERMAN INFINITY		A powerful anthem for warriors, the music of courage
24	Dead End in TokyoMAN WITH A MISSION		An inspiring, moving song for athletes
25	LOST IN PARADISE (feat. AKLO)Ali		Shohei Ohtani’s walk-up song. Jazz hip-hop by ALI and AKLO.
26	Dream?hatena		A song of courage that resonates with Ohtani’s two-way play
27	Life In The Fast LaneThe Eagles		A classic Eagles song that captures a sense of speed and peril
28	Feeling GoodMichael Bublé		I get pumped up before a match by Shohei Ohtani’s walk-up song.
29	Wrapped Up (ft. Travie McCoy)Olly Murs		A classic song that sings of being madly in love with someone, accompanied by guitar
30	Naked HeroVaundy		Vaundy's powerful rock song
31	ApolloPorunogurafiti		A masterpiece that sings of dreams and challenges toward space
32	RoundaboutYES		A masterpiece with a complex melody and a grand worldview
33	Moonlight LegendDALI		Sailor Moon theme song becomes Shohei Ohtani’s walk-up music
34	The Greatest ShowHugh Jackman, Keala Settle, Zac Efron, Zendaya & The Greatest Showman Ensemble		The epic opening song of the movie The Greatest Showman
35	The Show Goes OnLupe Fiasco		An iconic song about the strong will to overcome adversity and move forward
36	LOVE ROCKETSThe Birthday		A rock love song with bouncing guitars
37	il vento d’oroKanno Yugo		A sound brimming with passion and a strong will that overcomes adversity
38	Forever Young feat. UVERworldAK-69		The passionate hit song by AK-69 and UVERworld
39	Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW		A classic hit by FIELD OF VIEW, a 90s J-pop band
40	Blue Springback number		A youthful song about overcoming failure and facing forward to take on new challenges
41	Life Gametimelesz		A high-energy song chosen by Masahiro Tanaka
42	with youyuzu		A moving piece that sings of hope to the strains of Bach
43	A future we create togetherKetsumeishi		A hopeful song about meeting someone special that connects to the future
44	Adversity FighterTokoro Jōji		George Tokoro wrote an original entrance theme for Hideo Tokoro.
45	superstartsuyoi		“Superstar” is the entrance song for many athletes.
46	Touchin On My3OH!3		The overwhelming entrance theme and presence of K-1’s Takeru
47	Endless JourneyMr.Children		The moving masterpieces and appeal of Mr.Children
48	FateOfisharu Higedan Dism		A powerful song that faces destiny and carves out the future
49	ECHOLittle Glee Monster		A rousing fight song that moved hearts at the Rugby World Cup
50	HeroAmuro Namie		An inspiring anthem that cheers on courage
51	FLY AGAIN 2019MAN WITH A MISSION		MAN WITH A MISSION that exudes sports fever
52	Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK		A passionate cheer song popular among athletes
53	Nameless Hero9mm Parabellum Bullet		I can draw courage from 9mm PB’s fight song.
54	OH！SHISHAMO		An anthem that gives you the courage to live positively
55	ultra soulB’z		B’z’s “ultra soul” is the theme song for the World Aquatics Championships.
56	Loop of SmilesAAA		Used by baseball players too, a popular AAA song
57	NIPPONShiina Ringo		Ringo Sheena’s memorable song at the Soccer World Cup
58	paprikaFoorin		Kenshi Yonezu’s “Paprika” is hugely popular in the sports world.
59	I Wish For YouEXILE		EXILE's official song matches volleyball
60	We AreONE OK ROCK		Professional baseball player Sugano's courageous walk-up song
61	HumanWANIMA		WANIMA's 'Human' is Tetsuto Yamada's cheer song.
62	King & QueenPorunogurafiti		An energetic song to cheer on athletes
63	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		A moving classic that cheers on sports
64	A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki		Masaki Suda’s support song for the Japan national soccer team
65	dragonflyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Kiyohara’s entrance song, “Tonbo,” is memorable.
66	For me to be myselfMr.Children		Yutaka Ozaki’s masterpiece, covered by Mr.Children
67	TRUTHT-SQUARE		The F1 image song evokes excitement and a sense of speed.
68	VOLT-AGESuchmos		NHK’s World Cup theme song, Suchmos’s passionate fight song
69	Runner of the SpiriHisaishi Joe		Joe Hisaishi’s masterpiece that conveys the emotion of the Hakone Ekiden
70	We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā		Sambomaster's fiery impact on the sports world
71	SPEED2 TK RE-MIXKomuro Tetsuya		Memories of pro-wrestler Sakuraba's entrance theme
72	ONEAK-69		Takuma Inoue’s entrance song is AK-69’s “ONE.”
73	A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY		HIPPY's fight song gives courage to many people.
74	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN		An anthem that gives a push to those standing at a crossroads in life
75	gentianWANIMA		WANIMA's heart-stirring rock ballad
76	Like this tonightaimyon		A quiet masterpiece by Aimyon that resonates with the heart
77	Tracks of HopeSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern's song of hope, Kazuma Okamoto's walk-up song
78	Soul RevolutionSuperfly		A powerful rock number by Superfly
79	EG-ENERGYE-girls		An overwhelmingly powerful dance track by E-girls
80	FLASHPerfume		Kenta Maeda gets fired up with music from his hometown of Hiroshima
81	sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI		A famous song that colored the Pyeongchang Olympics with emotion
82	DEPARTURESatō Naoki		Naoya Inoue’s entrance song is full of a sense of soaring progress.
83	HeroFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A funky track that resonates with sports and empathy
84	Aya ~Aja~Sazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern's songs are popular as sports cheering anthems.
85	It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUE		A cheer song for an ekiden theme
86	Rocky Themebirukonti		Rocky's theme song Effort and Growth
87	Tokyo Olympic MarchKoseki Yūji		A song of hope for the 1964 Olympics
88	Pegasus FantasyMAKE-UP		Rinne Mizuki, who made the switch from host to wrestler
89	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		Opening theme song of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, courage and indomitable spirit
90	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A masterpiece that depicts the brilliance and bitterness of youth
91	Opening DeclarationNovelbright		A passionate message song that cheers on young people pursuing their dreams
92	Critical HitRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' Song of Challenge
93	Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI		An uplifting song that turns weakness into an ally and aims for greater heights
94	earnest desireSUPER BEAVER		A famous song by SUPER BEAVER that sings about the importance of human relationships
95	Live in the present.Saucy Dog		Saucy Dog’s High School Soccer Cheering Song
96	A victorious smile with youUkasukaji		The appeal of passionate cheer songs at sports festivals
97	superstarKetsumeishi		A hip-hop and pop fusion, a cheering anthem that celebrates talent
98	Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā		A heartwarming cheer song that colors youth
99	Can’t Stop the RomanticC-C-B		Boxer Daisuke Naito’s unexpected entrance song
100	Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo		The opening theme song of the new Pokémon anime
101	CathartistRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' masterpiece that depicts the excitement of sports