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