20 Best Football Songs to Get Everyone Fired Up on Game Day

This nostalgic anthem captures the emotion, camaraderie, and small-town pride of Friday night lights like no other. With vivid lyrics and a sweeping country sound, it’s less about the scoreboard and more about the memories: the friendships, the coaches, and the moments that shape you long after the game ends.

With its unmistakable bass line and thundering beat, it has become a global stadium anthem—and a football favorite for good reason. Whether it’s blasting over the loudspeakers before kickoff or being chanted by fans in unison, this track brings unmatched intensity and crowd energy.

A hard-hitting classic that never goes out of style, "Crazy Train" is pure adrenaline from the first riff! With its iconic opening and electric energy, this track has been a football stadium staple for decades. It’s chaotic, loud, and exactly the kind of controlled mayhem football thrives on.

Thanks to its electrifying guitar intro and its pounding rhythm, you can play this one for the ultimate adrenaline rush on game day. A staple in football stadiums everywhere, whether it's blasting during team entrances or firing up the crowd on third down, it's loud, iconic, and guaranteed to strike the perfect tone for a high-intensity matchup.

A country classic turned football anthem, this Hank Williams Jr. hit is all about good times, loud crowds, and game-day spirit. Famously tied to Monday Night Football, it’s a natural choice for tailgates and watch parties alike. With its honky-tonk energy and sing-along chorus, this track brings the kind of rowdy, all-American vibe every football playlist needs.

Originally created for Super Bowl LII and NBC’s Sunday Night Football, this track is tailor-made for highlight reels, locker rooms, and anyone gearing up to win—on or off the field. Its high-energy verses and empowering words make it a must-add for any playlist that’s all about motivation, grit, and game-day glory.

Packed with small-town pride and stadium lights energy, this tune is a gritty anthem to everything beloved about game day. It has a driving beat, Southern rock edge, and lyrics that capture the pulse of high school rivalries, post-game hangouts, and the freedom of Fridays in fall.

You can't have a football playlist without the celebrated theme of NBC’s Sunday Night Football! With Carrie's powerhouse vocals, stadium-ready energy, and all the lights-camera-action vibes of the big game, it’s more than a song—it’s the official start of prime time.

A tribute to small-town Southern living where life revolves around "football and Jesus." With shoutouts to high school games, mama’s sweet tea, and post-touchdown celebrations, this country track brings a laid-back, boots-on-the-bleachers vibe to your celebrations.

For those who have a beloved team, a pride-filled hometown, and something to prove—this one's probably already in your playlist. Pounding drums and lyrics steeped in Southern swagger are ready for a Friday night lights showdown or a Saturday SEC rivalry. Yep, it brings team spirit by the truckload!

If football had an official tailgate anthem, this might be it. “Parking Lot Party” brings all the good-time vibes of pregame traditions, including ice chests full of drinks, grill smoke, and country music blasting through truck speakers. With its catchy chorus and laid-back energy, it captures the spirit of celebration that starts long before kickoff.

Cowboys fans, this one is for you! The poignant country anthem goes beyond the game, becoming a tribute to the father-son bond forged in stadium seats. Reminiscing on his dad taking him to see their team live for the first time, Randy Rogers Band crafts a moving narrative that lingers long after the final whistle.

Press play to hear pure gridiron intensity! Pairing Nelly’s fierce flow with a beat that builds like a kickoff return, it's the sound of shoulder pads colliding, crowds roaring, and momentum shifting. Basically, it brings the kind of boom that every football team wants to deliver—and every opponent wants to avoid.

Are you ready? Everyone gets hyped for the hypnotic chant and pounding beat of this song that has become a staple at football games from high school fields to NFL stadiums. Whether blasting from the locker room speakers or echoing through the stands, its simple, repetitive hook gets players pumped, fans on their feet, and the energy level soaring.

This isn’t just a song—it’s a pregame mindset. "Lose Yourself" channels the raw tension of the locker room before kickoff: palms sweaty, crowd roaring, everything on the line. With its pulsing beat and razor-edged flow, Eminem delivers the ultimate soundtrack for taking your shot.

The ultimate underdog anthem, this song packs all the grit and determination football demands. Just listen to that iconic guitar riff and pounding rhythm, bringing intensity, focus, and that never-quit attitude every team (and fan) needs.

Few songs get a stadium stomping and clapping like this one! Thanks to an iconic beat and chantable chorus, this Queen classic is both a football anthem and a rally cry through and through. Blast it for instantly charged vibes and unbeatable unity.

A favorite for highlight reels, player intros, and high-stakes moments, "Centuries" is the perfect soundtrack when the goal is glory. It has a pounding rhythm and chant-worthy chorus that both fans and players alike can use to get hyped while under the big lights.

This pregame classic builds anticipation like no other! With its thunderous riffs and ominous energy, playing this song signals it’s time to lock in and dominate. The hard rock anthem creates an atmosphere of intimidation and intensity—no matter the football moment.

To add unapologetic energy to any game day playlist, just blast Kendrick Lamar! This is the kind of track that plays loud in the locker room, fuels pregame warmups, and sets a no-nonsense tone on the field. It reminds everyone to show up—and show out.