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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 Songs for Sports: Cool Western Music / Entry BGM (161–170)

Ma petiteFababy

Fababy – Ma petite

Ma petiteFababy

Francis Ngannou is said to be the strongest mixed martial artist among humans today—the current UFC heavyweight champion.

His strength is overwhelming, and he’s known as the strongest human since Fedor Emelianenko.

He’s also renowned for his exceptionally good character, with a reputation as a world-class humanitarian.

His walkout song is “Ma petite,” a track by Franglish, an artist active in France.

It features a reggaeton-style melody that’s reminiscent of Ngannou’s Cameroonian musical roots.

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Hard To BeatHard-Fi

Hard-Fi – Hard To Beat [Official Video]

Hard To BeatHard-Fi

From the debut album of a rock band from the UK.

Their selling point is a flavor that, even within a full band sound, evokes a hint of rebel music.

There’s a soulful, reggae-and-ska-adjacent vibe, and the feel-good beat steadily raises your heart rate.

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WOWKYLIE MINOGUE

Kylie Minogue – WOW (Official Video)

WOWKYLIE MINOGUE

The queen of pop, whose charming voice is adored by men and women alike both in Japan and abroad.

Cute yet sexy, stylish and cool! Her timeless allure shines through fully in this track as well.

It’s a song I especially want women to hear.

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Superstar (feat. Matthew Santos)Lupe Fiasco

Lupe Fiasco – Superstar (feat. Matthew Santos) [Official Video]

Superstar (feat. Matthew Santos)Lupe Fiasco

Lupe Fiasco, one of the greatest rappers from Chicago who achieved remarkable success in the 2000s and 2010s.

He’s a name every hip-hop head knows, and he’s especially respected by fans who love Common.

His signature track “Superstar (feat.

Matthew Santos)” is used as the walk-up song by Lars Nootbaar, a Major League Baseball player who represented Japan.

Its mellow flow—distinct from gangsta rap—feels great, so be sure to check it out.

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212 FT. LAZY JAYAZEALIA BANKS

AZEALIA BANKS – 212 FT. LAZY JAY

212 FT. LAZY JAYAZEALIA BANKS

She’s a Black female singer from the United States who captivates the media with her uninhibited remarks.

Her musical sense and high potential are beyond question! Her songs are used across various media and have gained widespread popularity.

This track features a tribal sound that makes your steps even lighter.

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Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi

Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer

Livin' On A PrayerBon Jovi

The walk-up song of MLB’s Ryan Spilborghs in the United States.

It’s a hit song by Bon Jovi that reached No.

1 on the charts, depicting American working-class youth through the story of “Tommy,” who works on the docks, and “Gina,” who works in a diner.

It was performed together with “It’s My Life” at the closing ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympics.

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Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) ft. Freedom WilliamsC+C Music Factory

Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) (Official HD Video)

Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) ft. Freedom WilliamsC+C Music Factory

Watch “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) ft. Freedom Williams – C+C Music Factory” on YouTube

This is the song “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” by the American music group C+C Music Factory, released in 1990 and featuring Freedom Williams.

It’s a track you often hear on TV shows! I’d love to see a showboating athlete make an entrance to it! It’s included on the album Gonna Make You Sweat.

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