[Western Music] Official Olympic Theme and Cheer Song [2026]

Remember ThisJonas Brothers

Remember This (NBC Olympics Edition)

A pop anthem with a powerful, stadium-filling chorus and an exhilarating beat that sets your heart on fire! Its message—urging us to etch this irreplaceable moment into our hearts—gives courage to athletes giving their all and to those of us cheering them on.

Released as a single in June 2021, it was chosen as the official theme song for NBC’s coverage of the Tokyo Olympics.

This work by the popular sibling band the Jonas Brothers—who also used it as the title for their tour that same year—perfectly matches moving highlight scenes in sports.

It’s also recommended as background music for precious time spent with family and friends, or for sports viewing when everyone wants to come together and get pumped up.

Heroes Live ForeverVanessa Amorosi

Vanessa Amorosi – Heroes Live Forever | Sydney 2000 Olympics Opening Ceremony

Heroes Live Forever, sung by the Australian singer Vanessa Amorosi.

It’s a track of overwhelming scale that lit up the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympics in September 2000.

Co-written by John Gillard and Trevor White, the fusion of Amorosi’s powerful vocals and the orchestra resonates as if honoring the spirit of heroes—truly magnificent.

It’s included on the official album released at the time, “The Games of the XXVII Olympiad 2000: Music from the Opening Ceremony.” When you need that extra bit of courage, give it a listen—it’s sure to give you a push.

Caliban’s DreamUnderworld

Caliban’s Dream

The London Olympics were held in July 2012.

At the opening ceremony, the piece used for the most moving climax—the lighting of the Olympic cauldron—was by Underworld, the electronic unit representing the UK.

Inspired by the world of Shakespeare’s plays, it begins with vocals like a quiet prayer and gradually builds to a festive euphoria—truly breathtaking.

It transcends the boundaries of mere dance music, beautifully conveying the weight and hope of a historic moment.

The track is included on Isles of Wonder, the official soundtrack album for the ceremony.

Give it a listen when you want to quietly stoke the fire in your heart or focus late into the night toward a big goal.

One Day Like ThisElbow

Elbow – One Day Like This

Many of you likely remember vividly the scene performed with a grand orchestra at the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics.

“One Day Like This,” included on the acclaimed 2008 album The Seldom Seen Kid by the popular British band Elbow, is an anthem whose beautiful strings and gradually intensifying chorus stir the listener’s heart.

Its uplifting message about the joy of special moments found in everyday life can gently encourage not only athletes taking on the grand stage, but also all of us facing our own daily challenges.

Listening to this work, full of stadium-scale grandeur and sheer euphoria, might be just the thing to rouse your spirits.

Anywhere in the WorldMark Ronson, Katy B

Mark Ronson, Katy B – Anywhere in the World (Official Video)

Are you familiar with the track produced as the anthem for Coca-Cola’s “Move to the Beat” campaign, launched in 2012 when the London Olympics were held? This piece pairs global producer Mark Ronson with London songstress Katy B.

Its standout feature is that it weaves the sounds of five athletes’ sports—such as archery and table tennis—into the beat.

The exhilarating sound, where sports and music are seamlessly fused, evokes the thrill of being in a stadium just by listening.

Although it was released in 2012, its experimental yet pop finish still feels utterly fresh today.

If you want to get pumped up before watching sports, give it a listen.