[2025] Entrance songs in sports: Cool Western music and entrance BGM

One minute in heavenSunbeam

Sunbeam – One minute in heaven (maxi edit )

When we talk about entrance themes for combat sports or sports in general, I tend to think of genres like rock, metal, or hip-hop.

Of course, there are also people who use dance and electronic tracks.

“One Minute in Heaven,” the PRIDE entrance theme for Japanese MMA fighter and pro wrestler Minowaman (Ikuhisa Minowa), is a hard-hitting trance track.

It was released in 1994 by Sunbeam, a German trance duo active in the 1990s.

It’s on the more niche side, so I’m curious how it ended up being chosen.

It’s a straightforward, upbeat sound, so I recommend it when you want to get pumped up.

F**kin’ Problems ft. Drake, 2 Chainz, Kendrick LamarA$AP Rocky

A$AP ROCKY – F**kin’ Problems ft. Drake, 2 Chainz, Kendrick Lamar

Now a rapper who has guested with numerous top-tier artists and is hugely popular among celebrities.

Their distinctive rhyming has been called revolutionary in hip-hop, earning them many supporters.

The simple yet somehow wistful, lyrical sound lingers in your ears, making their popularity easy to understand.

Running to this track with the setting sun in the background would feel great.

Tamo BienAla Jaza

Ala Jaza – Tamo Bien (En Vivo) 2k18

Ala Jaza is a young reggae artist from the Dominican Republic.

Appearing in his tracks, which blend reggae flavor with contemporary rhythms, is Wladimir Balentien of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.

It’s the kind of song that makes you want to start dancing just by listening.

MetalingusAlter Bridge

Metalingus-Alter Bridge

The tight, heavy groove, solid guitar riffs, and sultry, soaring vocals deliver a fiery melody that makes you feel empowered just by listening.

Famous as the entrance theme for WWE wrestler Edge, this track is by the hugely popular American rock band Alter Bridge and appears on their 2004 debut album, One Day Remains.

Formed around the instrumental core of Creed—the band that exploded in popularity in the late ’90s—and bringing in the exceptionally skilled vocalist Myles Kennedy, Alter Bridge remains highly active well into the 2020s.

Like this song, they’ve released many tracks that help listeners stay positive and forward-looking even amid harsh realities!

The Final CountdownEurope

Europe – The Final Countdown (Official Video)

The Yomiuri Giants’ player Alex Ramirez’s walk-up song is the signature track by the hard rock band Europe.

It’s not unusual for baseball players to choose hard rock for their walk-up music, but picking Europe felt unexpected to me.

Still, it’s a great song.

FIFA anthemFranz Lambert

FIFA anthem

This song is irresistible for soccer fans, isn’t it? This is Franz Lambert’s “FIFA Anthem.” The moment the trumpets sound, it signals the kickoff of the FIFA World Cup, held only once every four years.

It’s a piece packed with the excitement and anticipation of soccer fans.

Give it a listen when you’re feeling down—those memories of awe and thrill will surely lift your spirits!

BLKKK SKKKN HEADKanye West

Kanye West – BLKKK SKKKN HEAD (Explicit)

Kanye West, the Black rapper who almost everyone in America knows.

Thick beats, lo-fi basslines, and energetic punchlines that get you insanely hyped.

It’s a track that’ll definitely give you that extra push when you need one more burst of effort.