Pre-game music is all about getting pumped up and ready to face the competition.
It’s essential to have a playlist of high-energy, motivational songs to get you in the zone.
Here’s a list spanning multiple genres to help you find the perfect tracks for your pre-game ritual:
Hip-Hop/Rap
1. Eminem – “Lose Yourself”
2. Drake – “Started From the Bottom”
3. Kendrick Lamar – “HUMBLE.”
4. Migos – “Fight Night”
5. Kanye West – “Power”
6. J. Cole – “G.O.M.D.”
7. Cardi B – “I Like It”
8. A$AP Rocky – “Praise The Lord (Da Shine)”
9. Travis Scott – “SICKO MODE”
10. Jay-Z – “Run This Town”
11. Meek Mill – “Dreams and Nightmares”
12. DMX – “X Gon’ Give It To Ya”
13. Post Malone – “Congratulations”
14. N.E.R.D & Rihanna – “Lemon”
15. Lil Pump – “Gucci Gang”
16. 2 Chainz – “I’m Different”
Rock
17. Queen – “We Will Rock You”
18. AC/DC – “Thunderstruck”
19. Guns N’ Roses – “Welcome to the Jungle”
20. Survivor – “Eye of the Tiger”
21. Linkin Park – “Bleed It Out”
22. Metallica – “Enter Sandman”
23. The White Stripes – “Seven Nation Army”
24. Foo Fighters – “The Pretender”
25. Bon Jovi – “Livin’ on a Prayer”
26. Nirvana – “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
27. Imagine Dragons – “Radioactive”
28. Fall Out Boy – “My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)”
29. Blink-182 – “All The Small Things”
EDM/Dance
30. Skrillex – “Bangarang”
31. Calvin Harris – “Let’s Go” ft. Ne-Yo
32. Avicii – “Levels”
33. The Chainsmokers – “Don’t Let Me Down”
34. Swedish House Mafia – “Don’t You Worry Child”
35. David Guetta – “Titanium” ft. Sia
36. Tiësto – “Maximal Crazy”
37. Marshmello – “Alone”
38. Zedd – “Clarity” ft. Foxes
39. Diplo, French Montana & Lil Pump ft. Zhavia Ward – “Welcome to the Party”
Pop
40. Katy Perry – “Roar”
41. Lady Gaga – “The Edge of Glory”
42. Bruno Mars – “Runaway Baby”
43. Dua Lipa – “New Rules”
44. Justin Timberlake – “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”
45. Taylor Swift – “…Ready For It?”
46. Rihanna – “We Found Love” ft. Calvin Harris
47. Ariana Grande – “Break Free”
48. Lizzo – “Good As Hell”
49. Black Eyed Peas – “Let’s Get It Started”
Reggaeton/Latin
50. Daddy Yankee – “Gasolina”
51. J Balvin, Willy William – “Mi Gente”
52. Bad Bunny – “Chambea”
53. Ozuna – “Baila Baila Baila”
54. Nicky Jam & J Balvin – “X (EQUIS)”
55. Don Omar – “Danza Kuduro”
Classic Hits
56. Michael Jackson – “Beat It”
57. Journey – “Don’t Stop Believin'”
58. Phil Collins – “In The Air Tonight”
59. Billy Joel – “Uptown Girl”
60. Steppenwolf – “Born to Be Wild”
Country
61. Jason Aldean – “My Kinda Party”
62. Luke Bryan – “That’s My Kind of Night”
63. Brantley Gilbert – “Kick It In the Sticks”
64. Florida Georgia Line – “Cruise
Indie/Alternative
65. Arctic Monkeys – “Do I Wanna Know?”
66. Foster the People – “Pumped Up Kicks”
67. Vampire Weekend – “A-Punk”
68. The Strokes – “Reptilia”
R&B/Soul
69. Beyoncé – “Run the World (Girls)”
70. Usher – “Yeah!” ft. Lil Jon, Ludacris
71. The Weeknd – “Blinding Lights”
72. Bruno Mars – “24K Magic”
International
73. BTS – “Dynamite”
74. Blackpink – “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du”
Other Genres Mix
75. Pentatonix – “Daft Punk”
76. Kanye West – “Stronger”
77. Sia – “Unstoppable”
78. Panic! At The Disco – “High Hopes”
79. Fergie – “Glamorous” ft. Ludacris
80. Kesha – “TiK ToK”
81. Big Sean – “Bounce Back”
82. The Script – “Hall of Fame” ft. will.i.am
83. 50 Cent – “In Da Club”
84. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – “Can’t Hold Us” ft. Ray Dalton
85. Britney Spears – “Work B**ch”
86. Missy Elliott – “Get Ur Freak On”
Additional Tracks
Here are additional high-energy tracks coming from various artists and genres that are well-suited for a hype, pre-game playlist:
1. Flo Rida – “Good Feeling”
2. Kanye West – “All of the Lights”
3. Pitbull – “Don’t Stop The Party”
4. Machine Gun Kelly – “Till I Die”
5. P.O.D. – “Boom”
6. Run DMC ft. Aerosmith – “Walk This Way”
7. Blink-182 – “What’s My Age Again?”
8. House of Pain – “Jump Around”
9. NEFFEX – “Fight Back”
10. Limp Bizkit – “Rollin’ (Air Raid Vehicle)”
11. Wiz Khalifa – “Work Hard, Play Hard”
12. Beastie Boys – “Sabotage”
13. Bloc Party – “Banquet”
14. The Prodigy – “Firestarter”
15. A Tribe Called Quest – “Can I Kick It?”
16. Youngbloods – “Let’s Get Together”
17. Tom Morello ft. Knife Party – “Battle Sirens”
18. Public Enemy – “Harder Than You Think”
19. Fatboy Slim – “Right Here, Right Now”
20. Motörhead – “Ace of Spades
21. Rob Zombie – “Dragula”
22. Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa – “Young, Wild & Free” ft. Bruno Mars
23. Katy Perry – “Firework”
24. Imagine Dragons – “Whatever It Takes”
25. Coldplay – “A Sky Full of Stars”
Conclusion
Creating a pre-game playlist with a mix of these songs can appeal to a wide range of musical tastes while providing the energy and motivation needed to get hyped before a game or performance.
Remember to tailor your playlist to match the specific vibe and energy you’re looking for, as well as the preferences of your team or group.