Sports cheer songs in Western music: Recommended anthems and fight songs

When you’re cheering on sports, having music really boosts the energy and brings everyone together, doesn’t it?

Japanese hype songs are of course awesome, but I bet there are plenty of people who prefer Western music.

For you, we’ve put together a selection of especially recommended Western songs perfect for sports cheering.

From timeless classics to the latest hits, we’ve got you covered—so go ahead and find that one song that’s just right for you!

Playlist

Sports cheer songs in Western music: Recommended anthems and fight songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Wake Me UpAvicii		Iconic EDM and country collaboration song
2	My Songs Know What You Did In The DarkFall Out Boy		Fall Out Boy's epic rock song
3	Lose YourselfEminem		Eminem’s masterpiece: the power to overcome life’s adversity
4	TubthumpingChumbawamba		The Chumbawamba song known from soccer programs
5	Hall of FameThe Script ft. will.i.am		Sports Cheer Song 'Hall of Fame'
6	Can’t StopRed Hot Chili Peppers		An iconic song that energizes with an upbeat tune
7	BreakThree Days Grace		Three Days Grace singing about the courage to face difficulties
8	StrongerThrough Fire		The fast-rising rock band led by Justin
9	HeadstrongTrapt		Trapt’s anthem “Headstrong”
10	A Warrior’s CallVolbeat		Danish rock band Volbeat
11	Remember The NameFort Minor		An encouraging song filled with a passionate love for sports
12	Can’t be touchedRoy Jones		Boxer RJJ speaks passionately and with high morale in a rap
13	Anywhere in the WorldMark Ronson, Katy B		The Appeal of the London Olympic Campaign Song
14	All Of The LightsKanye West ft. Rihanna, Kid Cudi		Charting a radiant life and musical path
15	I Will Not BowBreaking Benjamin		The ending theme of the movie “Surrogates,” the courage to keep fighting even in defeat
16	I Stand AloneGodsmack		Godsmack’s hype song “I Stand Alone”
17	Fight MusicD12		Hip-hop crew, a collective of rappers from Detroit
18	SouthtownP.O.D.		A metal song that captures the frenzy of sports and music
19	Never SurrenderLIKE A STORM		Like A Storm is a sibling band.
20	It’s A FightThree 6 Mafia		An intense hip-hop track from the Rocky movies
21	Hail Mary2Pac		Tupac’s classic song “Hail Mary”
22	My HeroFoo Fighters		A rock song with emotional rocks
23	We Will Rock YouQueen		The truth behind Queen’s classic song “We Will Rock You”
24	Old Town RoadLil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus		Lil Nas X's smash hit song
25	MoreUsher		Usher’s global hit performed at the NBA
26	Crazy Crazy NightsKISS		An uplifting anthem that gives you courage with KISS’s classic hits
27	Wow.Post Malone		Post Malone, the heavy-bass 'Wow'
28	Let’s Get It StartedThe Black Eyed Peas		Popular songs by the Black Eyed Peas
29	Chariots Of FireVangelis		Vangelis’s famous song known from the Olympics
30	Wavin’ FlagK’NAAN		Iconic songs used in the FIFA World Cup
31	La Copa de la VidaRicky Martin		Ricky Martin, the FIFA World Cup theme song
32	CenterfieldJohn Fogerty		A masterpiece that portrays memories of baseball
33	POWERKanye West		A masterpiece with a powerful beat and a strong thematic presence
34	BodiesDrowning Pool		An emotional song by Drowning Pool
35	High HopesKodaline		Coderline, an emotional fight song
36	Seven Nation ArmyThe White Stripes		A rock classic with a powerful riff, resounding across the world
37	Counting StarsOneRepublic		OneRepublic’s hopeful pop-rock song
38	RadioactiveImagine Dragons		Signature songs of Imagine Dragons
39	The Anfield RapLiverpool FC		Liverpool FC's hip-hop classic
40	Together StrongerManic Street Preachers		A European Championship cheering song filled with Welsh pride
41	Watch Out For ThisMajor Lazer		An explosive beat track of EDM and dancehall
42	RoarKaty Perry		A moving song about reclaiming one’s inner strength
43	Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)Kelly Clarkson		Sing of the courage to overcome adversity with a powerful beat
44	Notorious B.I.G.Notorious B.I.G		Popular hit songs by The Notorious B.I.G.
45	Bring Em OutT.I.		A hip-hop track that conveys T.I.’s overwhelming success
46	Overcompensatetwenty one pilots		Twenty One Pilots' Challenge
47	ThunderstruckAC/DC		AC/DC, a high-octane, fast-paced rock song!
48	Gonna Fly NowBill Conti		Rocky's theme song, single track
49	The ManAloe Blacc		A moving song produced by Arrow Black
50	All I Do Is WinDJ Khaled ft. T-Pain, Ludacris, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg		DJ Khaled’s popular collaborative hit songs
51	Get BackLudacris		A rap singing a farewell to the soccer man
52	Time Is Running OutMuse		Muse's 'Drunken Sailer,' a captivating song
53	Ladies and GentlemenSaliva		A rock band from Memphis, tournament theme song
54	INDUSTRY BABYLil Nas X, Jack Harlow		Achieved world No. 1 with a fusion of trap and pop
55	On Top of the WorldImagine Dragons		An upbeat song that celebrates the joy of success
56	I’m Shipping Up To BostonDropkick Murphys		A classic brimming with Red Sox love!
57	It’s Not Over YetKlaxons		Klaxons cover the song “Grace.”
58	CAN’T HOLD USMACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS FEAT. RAY DALTON		Macklemore’s classic gives me energy!
59	GET READY FOR THIS2 Unlimited		The appeal of hardcore techno and European music
60	Beautiful NowZedd		Zedd’s masterpiece that captivates with its beautiful melody
61	Mr. BrightsideThe Killers		A classic by The Killers about a poignant, unrequited love
62	Fancy ft. Charli XCXIggy Azalea		Iggy Azalea’s commanding hit song
63	PowerLittle Mix		Little Mix’s powerful female anthem
64	Fight SongRachel Platten		A powerful song that depicts self-affirmation and courage
65	JuiceLizzo		Lizzo’s uplifting hit song “Juice”
66	Bang the Drum All DayTodd Rundgren		Active in 80s hit songs, sports, and commercials