30 Best Songs for Basketball Warm-Ups: Get Pumped & Ready to Play

Updated at: 01/04/2025

Getting ready for a basketball game requires more than just drills; it needs the right soundtrack to pump you up and get you in the zone. This isn't just any playlist; it's a carefully curated selection designed to match the energy and intensity of the game itself. We're not focusing on any specific artist or album, but rather the electrifying power of music to enhance athletic performance. Think of the feeling you get when a powerful beat drops – that surge of adrenaline that helps you push past your limits – that’s the essence of this list. From anthemic tracks that ignite a fire within to driving rhythms that keep you focused, this collection of songs embodies the spirit of competition and the thrill of victory.

This curated list aims to celebrate the universal power of music to motivate and inspire, proving that the perfect warm-up isn't just about physical preparation, but mental readiness too. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, the right music can make all the difference. These songs, chosen for their infectious energy and ability to elevate your mood, span various genres, showcasing a range of sounds that will keep you energized and ready to dominate the court. We’ve considered tempo, rhythm, and that undeniably motivational feel to create the ultimate basketball warm-up playlist. Prepare to experience the perfect blend of high-energy beats and inspirational anthems. Get ready to play your best game yet.

1
Roar
Katy Perry
2013
PRISM
2
Wake Me Up
Avicii
2013
True
3
Thunder
Imagine Dragons
2017
Evolve
4
Firework
Katy Perry
2010
Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection
5
Turn Down for What
Lil Jon,DJ Snake
2013
The Art of Translation
6
Eye of the Tiger
Survivor
1982
Working Class Dog
7
U Can't Touch This
MC Hammer
1990
Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em
8
We Will Rock You
Queen
1977
News Of The World (2011 Remaster)
9
Started From The Bottom
Drake
2013
10
Stronger
Kanye West
2007
Graduation
11
'Till I Collapse
Eminem,Nate Dogg
2002
The Eminem Show
12
Pump Up The Jam
Technotronic
1989
Electric Youth
13
Don't Stop Believin'
Journey
1981
Escape (2022 Remaster)
14
Can't Be Touched
Roy Jones Jr.
2004
15
Lose Yourself
Eminem
2002
The Blueprint 3
16
Survivor
Destiny's Child
2001
Survivor
17
All I Do Is Win
DJ Khaled feat. Ludacris
2010
18
The Middle
Jimmy Eat World
2001
Bleed American
19
Born Free
Kid Rock
2010
20
Walking on Sunshine
Katrina and the Waves
1983
21
Here Comes the Boom
Nelly
2009
22
Fireman
Lil Wayne
2008
23
Amazing
Kanye West, Young Jeezy
2008
24
Hard in Da Paint
Waka Flocka Flame
2010
25
Crazy Train
Ozzy Osbourne
1980
Blizzard Of Ozz (40th Anniversary Expanded Edition)
26
Touch The Sky
Kanye West
2005
27
Monster
Kanye West feat. Rick Ross
2010
28
I Believe That We Will Win
Pitbull
2012
29
Bring Em Out
T.I.
2004
Urban Legend
30
Jumpman
Drake,Future
2015