What Are the Best Sports Songs Of All Time?

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When we say sports songs, we are not only talking about songs associated with teams and sports venues. We are talking about songs that are about actual games, leagues, and athletes and that were beautifully composed.

There are numerous songs about sports out there, including many that are worth celebrating for their jam and spirit. So, sit tight, grab your popcorn (maybe) and get ready to listen to these best sports songs of all time.

This song wasn’t always a song; it was initially written as a poem in the early 1930s. In the late 1950s, Percy Faith turned the poem into a song that became even more popular than its poetic version.

Mr. Touchdown USA was a regular musical piece played by college bands before, during, and after games, which were usually held on Saturdays. Additionally, the 1980s classic movie, Revenge of the Nerds, briefly featured the song during the talent show scene. For more information about games that have this song, you can click here.

  • Don’t Stop Believin’ – 1981

Don’t Stop Believin’ was sung by the American rock band Journey, and released in 1981. Detroit Red Wings have used this song for their home games for years, being played at several Detroit sporting events.

Also, every San Francisco Giants home game plays this song in the eighth inning; it is sung during and after games. Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’ is very popular in pop culture; you can’t stop but get up and dance when it is played.

  • We Will Rock You – 1977

“We Will Rock You” is a popular song in sports and outdoor sports, thanks to the song’s pleasant melody. It was written by Brian May and recorded by Queen, a British rock band in 1977.

The song is mostly an acapella, except for the last thirty seconds of the song where May plays a guitar solo. “We Will Rock You” is one of the most popular songs blasted at international and local sporting events.

  • Jump Around – 1992

Sung by House of Pain and produced by D Muggs, “Jump Around” became a hit as soon as it was released in 1992. It is a song very popular among dancehall DJs, but it is mostly regarded as a club classic in the U.K.

Students dance to this song in their college games, swimmers play it during swimming competitions and more. Also, every time Rally Monkey appears on the Angel Stadium video board, the song is played in the background.

  • Start Me Up – 1981

“Start Me Up” was sung by the English rock band, the Rolling Stones, in 1981; it became an instant hit. It did not only become a popular song that you could hear almost everywhere; it became popular in sporting events also.

“Start Me Up” is a classic pregame sports song that is usually sung before a kickoff at a football stadium. It is also typically played before a tipoff at almost every basketball game; the rhythm and melody will get you dancing.

  • Song 2 – 1997

‘Song 2’ was released in 1997; the same year, the MTV Video Music Awards nominated it for Best Alternative Video and Best Group Video. Numerous professional ice hockey teams like the Ottawa Senators as well as football teams like Liverpool FC and Western United use the song. Additionally, Michael Bisping, the UC Middleweight Champion, used the song as his walk-out entrance.

  • Welcome to the Jungle – 1987

Sung by Guns N’ Roses, Welcome to the Jungle is quite popular, especially in Ohio, following the Cincinnati Bengals’ success. With this song playing during each game, the Cincinnati Bengals found success in making the playoffs for two seasons.

However, the song is popular even outside Cincinnati as fans make as much noise as possible when the song is played. They shout to remind the opposing teams that they are facing more than they can manage.

  • Eye of the Tiger – 1982

“Eye of the Tiger” is a soul-stirring, motivating song that players use to pump and push themselves over a game deficit. When players have had a not-so-great season but don’t want to give up, this song is the perfect remedy. Every time this song is played during a game, everyone, the fans, coaches, and players, gets the image of Rocky training.

  • Run This Town – 2009

“Run This Town” is the most recent song on this list and one of the newer songs added to an arena’s playlist. Teams play this song to tell their opponents that they are the best in the arena and the whole town.

What makes the song even more interesting is that it was composed by two of the best rappers ever: Jay-Z and Kanye. Plus, it features our very own beautiful Rihanna to drive the point home.

Conclusion

Although we cannot deny that some of these songs are overplayed, we also cannot deny their popularity. Each of these songs is always blared through the stadium’s sound system of every blessed game. These songs will get you ready to pump up your sports party and rock even before you sit down in the stands.

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