[2025] Entrance songs in sports: Cool Western music and entrance BGM
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!
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[2025] Entrance Songs for Sports: Cool Western Music and Entry BGMs (121–130)
African SymphonyVan McCoy
This grand, orchestra-like piece has become the cheering theme song for high school baseball.
I think its melody, which evokes the vast nature of Africa, matches perfectly with the young ballplayers battling it out in fierce games.
Choosing this song shows excellent taste.
Kernkraft 400Zombie Nation
Zombie Nation is an electronic music project by German DJ and producer Florian Senfter.
The debut track “Kernkraft 400,” released in 1999, became a global hit.
Originally a remix of a video game soundtrack, the song has become widely recognized as an anthem at sporting events and in stadiums.
Its straightforward, catchy chant strengthens the bond among fans and serves as a shared rallying cry.
In Japan as well, “Kernkraft 400” enjoys popularity in sports, notably as the walk-up song for Yokohama DeNA BayStars pitcher Yasuaki Yamasaki.
Its dynamic sound and catchy phrases energize venues and invite listeners to revel in the joy of living in the moment.
FirestarterThe Prodigy
The entrance song of MLB’s Chris Perez in the United States.
It’s a track written by Keith Flint, the vocalist of The Prodigy.
It was released as a single in 1996.
The guitar riff is sampled from The Breeders’ song “SOS.”
Can’t Be Touched (feat. Mr. Magic & Trouble)Roy Jones Jr
YA-MAN is a kickboxer with a background in street fighting.
His entrance song is “Can’t Be Touched (feat.
Mr.
Magic & Trouble).” The intense vibe of the track matches his fighting style perfectly.
The song is performed by Roy Jones Jr.
, a legendary boxer known for standing shoulder to shoulder with Mike Tyson.
Perhaps YA-MAN’s choice of this song also reflects a desire to draw on Roy Jones Jr.
’s legacy.
[2025] Sports Entrance Songs: Cool Western Music / Entrance BGM (131–140)
OneSwedish House Mafia
As the name suggests, they’re a house unit from Sweden.
Contrary to their risqué group name, their sound is passionate and emotional.
Their music always gives listeners a push on the back, lifting your spirits.
It’s sure to become a mental energy booster when you want to raise your mood or make one last big effort!
Money & FameNeedtobreathe
In 2017, McGehee returned to Japanese professional baseball after four years, joining the Yomiuri Giants.
The song he chose as his walk-up music is this one.
Although the title “Money and Fame” sounds intense, the song’s message is actually about not being consumed by money and fame.
Dancing ShoesArctic Monkeys
From the debut of the four-piece rock band that recently stole young hearts with their performance at the London Olympics opening ceremony.
Rough around the edges yet brimming with passion, their sound is sure to boost your burn rate on a jog, right?!