Songs that go well with sports
Do you find that many people listen to music while playing sports or right before they start, to boost their focus and motivation?
Some of you might also want to dedicate a song as a cheer anthem for athletes.
But it can be hard to decide which songs actually help improve concentration and motivation—or give you the courage to throw yourself into your sport, right?
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that are perfect for sports!
We’ve picked recommended tracks mainly from those that have been used as theme songs for the Olympics and world championships, so please use this as a reference.
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Songs that go well with sports (61–70)
OrangeSPYAIR
A heart-thumping number where the bittersweetness of youth coexists with optimism.
The lyrics, which look back on past memories while singing of hope for the future, are particularly striking.
Released in February 2024, this track was used as the theme song for the film Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle and became a major talking point.
It marks SPYAIR’s fourth collaboration with the Haikyu!! series.
Fresh and energetic, the song is perfect to listen to before an important game or competition.
It will surely give a gentle push to your back as you believe in yourself and move forward.
THE BALLERSSixTONES
This is the official B.League theme song, delivering an exhilarating rhythm and a powerful message.
Sung with cool confidence by the members of SixTONES, the track vividly captures the momentum of a basketball game and the dynamic energy of players sprinting across the court.
It conveys the importance of always moving forward and the determination to never give up, even in tough situations, all carried by a sporty sound.
Released as a track on the album “GOLD” in January 2025, with the music video dropping at the same time, this song is perfect as BGM to boost morale during games and to elevate motivation for daily practice and club activities.
migratory bird[Alexandros]
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A powerful track by [Alexandros] that rides a driving, exhilarating rock sound with a message of courage and challenge in pursuit of your dreams.
It vividly expresses the determination to push forward on the path you believe in, as well as the desire to connect with people’s hearts through music.
Released in March 2015, the song was chosen as the theme for the film “Akegarasu” and the ending theme for the TV program “Sakigake! Ongaku Banzuke ~EIGHT~,” and surpassed 100 million views on YouTube in August 2019.
It’s recommended not only when you need courage to move toward your dreams, but also as a boost to your motivation during workouts or strength training.
FLY AGAIN 2019MAN WITH A MISSION
MAN WITH A MISSION, the fluffy rock band with shocking wolf masks.
Their latest version of the 2011 release “fly again” is this “fly again 2019.” The original was already cool, but this update features a more refined sound.
It’s a perfect track for sports, stoking your fighting spirit.
sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI
The presence of someone who quietly supports you as you do your best is incredibly important, isn’t it? This song captures the feelings of those who stand by and support others.
It was also used as the theme song for NHK’s PyeongChang Olympic and Paralympic coverage.
The camellia’s flower language is “overcoming difficulties.” That’s likely why it was named as a cheer song that warmly watches over people who endure hardship and pain while chasing their dreams.
It’s a song that sends encouragement to those dedicated to sports.
