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[2026] Entrance Music for Sports: Cool Western Songs and Entrance BGMs

You can’t hype up sports without music, right?

Among all the music associated with sports, the tracks that really get you pumped are the entrance songs played when athletes come out.

When you’re watching games against overseas teams, you often hear cool Western songs used as entrance music, and I bet many of you have wondered what they are.

So in this article, we’ve gathered some especially recommended Western songs used as sports entrance tracks.

If you find a favorite, try listening to it during your workouts or when you play sports!

[2026] Entrance Songs in Sports: Cool Western Music / Entrance BGM (131–140)

Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi

The walk-up song of MLB’s Ryan Spilborghs in the United States.

It’s a hit song by Bon Jovi that reached No.

1 on the charts, depicting American working-class youth through the story of “Tommy,” who works on the docks, and “Gina,” who works in a diner.

It was performed together with “It’s My Life” at the closing ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympics.

SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire – September (Official HD Video)
SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire

When it comes to funk, you must never forget these guys! It’s “September,” the legendary 1978 track by the iconic funk group Earth, Wind & Fire.

This song even earned them a nomination at the CMT Music Awards.

Massive sporting events like the World Cup or the Olympics, where athletes gather from all over the globe, are like worldwide festivals.

Let’s crank this song up and get hyped!

Empre State Of MindJay Z feat Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys – Empire State of Mind (Live from iTunes Festival, London, 2012)
Empre State Of MindJay Z feat Alicia Keys

This is the classic “Empire State of Mind,” a collaboration between America’s iconic songstress Alicia Keys and the equally iconic rapper-producer Jay-Z.

It’s a song that celebrates living boldly in the concrete jungle, inspired by the idea that if you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere.

It’s a must-listen not only for athletes, but for anyone chasing their dreams.

Club FootKasabian

Kasabian – Club Foot (Official Video)
Club FootKasabian

A no-nonsense indie rock band from Leicester, UK.

They also incorporate electronic sounds and are hugely popular in clubs! Many of the members come from modeling backgrounds, and you can hear their refined taste in the sound they create.

The hefty low end thumps right through to your heart.

UnwrittenNatasha Bedingfield

Natasha Bedingfield – Unwritten (Official Video) (as featured in Anyone But You)
UnwrittenNatasha Bedingfield

The hopeful message and refreshing melody of this song make it a perfect fit for the world of sports.

Known as the title track from Natasha Bedingfield’s 2004 debut album “Unwritten,” it became a global hit and was even nominated for a Grammy.

Celebrating life’s limitless possibilities, the song fills you with excitement just by listening.

It’s also used as MLB Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jared Jones’s walk-up song, giving it the power to inspire players.

Highly recommended for boosting your mood before training or a game!