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

Scream & Shout ft. Britney Spearswill.i.am

will.i.am – Scream & Shout ft. Britney Spears

The leader of the Black Eyed Peas, will.

i.

am, featured none other than the infamous female singer Britney Spears in his solo work.

He crafted a track for her that makes you want to say “bravo”—truly impressive.

Even within its simple sound, the high level of taste shines through, making it a very pleasing song.

Shape of YouEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Shape of You (Official Music Video)

The song that became a huge hit in 2018 is “Shape of You” by the British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.

He won a Grammy Award for this track.

Its mellow, rap-inflected vibe was different from the feel of his previous releases and surprised many listeners.

Once you hear it, you can’t help but groove along—an irresistibly captivating tune.

Cult Of PersonalityLiving Colour

Living Colour – Cult Of Personality (Official Video)

The guitarist Vernon Reid, known for his genius technique, unleashes uniquely funky riffs that form the core of the song—and they’re incredibly cool! Composed entirely of Black members, Living Colour emerged in the late 1980s, becoming hugely popular by crossing over elements of Black music—like funk and hip-hop—into classic hard rock and heavy metal.

One of their signature tracks, and a Grammy winner, “Cult of Personality,” was used as the entrance theme by mixed martial artist CM Punk, who is also known as a follower of the Straight Edge philosophy.

Beyond the song’s undeniable groove, if you’re into it, definitely check out the themes and lyrics as well.

Wake Me UpAvicii

Avicii – Wake Me Up (Official Video)

This is the song “Wake Me Up,” released in 2013 by the late, hugely popular producer Avicii and sung and co-created by Aloe Blacc.

The track became a global sensation and catapulted them to stardom.

Aloe Blacc’s wistful vocals put athletes into a fighting mindset.

It’s My LifeBon Jovi

Bon Jovi – It’s My Life (Official Music Video)

Bon Jovi’s rock anthem “It’s My Life,” a massive hit in 2000, has an unforgettable chorus melody.

It’s a song that fires you up with its message: live your own life with conviction.

It’s also used as the walk-up song for professional baseball player Taishi Ota.

After joining the Yomiuri Giants with high expectations but struggling to produce results, he overcame those difficult years, and his bat blossomed after his 2017 move to the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, improving year by year! He gave courage to many baseball fans.

His story resonates with the song, and listening to it fills you with incredible power!

The Next Episode ft. Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Nate DoggDr. Dre

Dr. Dre – The Next Episode (Official Music Video) ft. Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Nate Dogg

Kyohi Hagiwara, the fighter nicknamed the “Brawl Boss,” makes a strong impression with his entrance song, The Next Episode ft.

Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Nate Dogg.

The track was produced by Dr.

Dre, one of America’s most iconic rappers, and also features Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, and Nate Dogg.

Since the song channels the fighting spirit of all four artists, he may be using it to fire himself up as he walks out.

I’m Shipping Up To BostonDropkick Murphys

I’m Shipping Up To Boston – Dropkick Murphys

The entrance song of MLB’s Jonathan Papelbon in the United States.

It is a folk song written by Woody Guthrie.

It depicts a sailor who lost his leg in a drilling accident.

It was used in the Academy Award–winning film The Departed, and the music video features clips from the movie.