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

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

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!

[2025] Entrance music for sports: Cool Western songs and entrance BGMs (111–120)

Man In The MirrorMichael Jackson

Michael Jackson – Man In The Mirror (Official Video)

Man In The MirrorMichael Jackson

Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror” is a signature track from his 1987 album Bad.

Centered on social awareness and personal introspection, it advocates the need to change the world through one’s own actions.

Written by Glen Ballard and Siedah Garrett, the song incorporates gospel-style choral elements, resulting in a distinctive work.

It can be regarded as a classic that had a major impact on society, with an instrumental version performed at Jackson’s 2009 memorial service.

The track is also used as the walk-up song for Ryosuke Kikuchi of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.

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Let Me Down SlowNew Hope Club, R3HAB

New Hope Club, R3HAB – Let Me Down Slow

Let Me Down SlowNew Hope Club, R3HAB

New Hope Club is a young pop trio from the United Kingdom.

Formed in 2015, the group consists of Reece Bibby, George Smith, and Blake Richardson.

All three are multi-talented, handling vocals, songwriting, and instruments.

Their debut album, New Hope Club, released in 2020, broke into the top 10 on the charts in both the UK and Ireland, earning them early attention as a next-generation boy group.

Their track Let Me Down Slow, produced with Dutch DJ R3HAB, is a catchy number that blends pop with elements of EDM and tropical house.

The lyrics portray an unspoken heartache and a wish for a gentle goodbye—sentiments that will resonate with anyone who’s experienced heartbreak.

The song has also been used as the walk-up music for Kyuuta Kazama of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, making it a fitting boost for an energetic mindset on the field.

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ParisThe Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers – Paris (Official Lyric Video)

ParisThe Chainsmokers

A trio of sound creators from New York.

Their recognition has skyrocketed in recent years.

They’ve released numerous club anthems and cemented their unwavering popularity.

With comfortable beats and dramatic soundscapes, their music feels great and is sure to set the scene for listeners.

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Hustler’s Ambition50 Cent

50 Cent – Hustler’s Ambition

Hustler’s Ambition50 Cent

Luis Gustavo is a mixed martial artist boasting top-tier skills in RIZIN’s lightweight division.

Even people who aren’t well-versed in MMA may have heard of Gustavo.

The song used for his walkout is Hustler’s Ambition, a track by 50 Cent—the rapper who stirred up the public with hard-hitting lyrics and numerous beefs.

The vibe of the song meshes perfectly with Gustavo’s toe-to-toe fighting style.

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MiserlouDick Dale & His Del-tones

Miserlou

MiserlouDick Dale & His Del-tones

Peter Aerts, a kickboxer who, along with Ernesto Hoost, Andy Hug, and Mike Bernardo, was wildly popular as one of the K-1 Four Kings.

His devastating high kicks and impeccable sense of distance were breathtaking, producing numerous classic bouts.

His entrance theme was “Miserlou,” the famous track also featured in the movie Taxi and the Black Eyed Peas’ hit “Pump It.” It’s a high-energy piece—perfect for getting pumped up!

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The HumDimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs Ummet Ozcan

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs Ummet Ozcan – The Hum (Short Edit)

The HumDimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs Ummet Ozcan

The collaboration track The Hum by popular DJ duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike from Belgium and Greece, together with Dutch powerhouse DJ Ummet Ozcan, is an electro house number released in 2015.

It has no lyrics, features powerful beats and rhythms, and incorporates samples from the 2013 film The Wolf of Wall Street.

Despite being a heavy dance track, its flexible melodic line is one of its charms, giving it a sense of movement that sets it apart from more familiar styles.

The Saitama Seibu Lions baseball team has used this song as pitcher Kaima Taira’s walk-up music since 2022, making it increasingly recognizable to many people.

With its bold arrangement and thunderous club beat, this piece leaves a strong impression and is likely to boost your motivation with its powerful vibe.

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Welcome To The JungleGuns N’ Roses

Guns N’ Roses – Welcome To The Jungle

Welcome To The JungleGuns N' Roses

The entrance song of Joakim Soria of MLB in the United States.

It’s a track used by many college sports programs and professional teams, including the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals.

The Norwegian soccer team Lillestrøm SK uses this song before home games.

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