What makes the soundtrack of a champion?

When all that time spent training finally culminates in a sporting victory, you need a champion's song to capture the moment.

From pulsing drums that match the pace of a beating heart to the anthemic trumpets that hail the victor. Choosing the right winning songs for sports videos is essential for capturing the emotion of the moment. 

Whether it's for international events like the Olympics and the UEFA Championship or the victory of your local team, music helps convey the triumph, the surge of adrenaline and the sweet relief of sporting success.

Find out how you can find the perfect champion’s song for moments of victory in your production. 

Victorious

A carefully selected sports victory song shouldn’t just accompany a victory. It should elevate it. Think of moments like medal ceremonies at the Olympics, where athletes’ success and pride are underscored by their national anthem. Nothing quite captures the sound of a hard-earned victory like an orchestra. The sound of brass, strings and drums all steadily building towards a crescendo perfectly reflects the effort of sporting events. 

In an entirely different way, rap songs for winning sports videos also have the ability to convey the journey to victory. Particularly if the lyrics are meaningful, these tracks reflect the level of motivation and hard work athletes have gone through to achieve their win.

Energetic

Desperate sprints towards a finish line, graceful movements between opponents, explosive leaps through the air. Nearly all sports have their fair share of frenetic moments. It’s during these times that you’ll need energetic music to match.

From synthetic beats to staccato strings, bringing energy to your sports productions is a must. Look for fast-paced rhythms and vibrant melodies for high-octane action sequences.

Driving the momentum forward and enthralling the audience, this style of song for winning sports moments keeps the excitement alive.

Euphoric

The final whistle blows and the stadium erupts, with both athletes and spectators celebrating. Particularly if you’re compiling footage of the Euros this year, you’ll want to make sure the energy of this moment is preserved and honoured through your music choice. 

Euphoric music captures the pure joy of victory best, with its uplifting melodies and rhythmic beats communicating this elation to the audience. Even those watching from their TV or phone are drawn into the moment.

To capture this feeling, consider adding some infectious pop beats to your Euro 2024 soundtrack. These catchy beats allow everyone to join in with the win, creating a shared moment of celebration. Pop is also ideal for highlight reels, from the initial cheer to the final embrace of the winners.

Relief

After the intensity of the competition, mental peace and clarity can accompany a hard-earned victory. Soft, steady beats and soothing melodies can convey this feeling, and create a calming contrast to high-energy tracks used to underscore the event itself.

Atmospheric or acoustic tones are ideal for these moments. Ambient tracks with their soft, flowing sounds create a tranquil atmosphere. Acoustic songs mirror athletes’ feelings of relaxation and fulfilment.

Choices like these will allow your production to encapsulate the sense of relief and satisfaction of winning.

Emotional

The path to victory is often a challenge. When an athlete is finally victorious, viewers can see the tender emotions as they reflect on their struggle for success. Emotional music can capture this feeling. 

To underscore their perseverance and the ultimate success of an athlete’s journey, tracks should be evocative and heartfelt. Think soul-searching ballads that capture the feeling of overcoming adversity through expressive vocals.

These musical choices will help your production show the more intimate emotions behind every victory. 

Tools to find your favourite winning sound

Universal Production Music offers several tools to help you find the right claims-free music for your sports videos:

• Similarity Search: This AI-driven tool helps you locate songs or instrumental pieces similar to those you already like. Just input a link from YouTube, SoundCloud or Vimeo, and it will find close matches within the Universal Production Music library. This will ensure all your selections are MCPS-licensed.

• Cue Sheet Helper: Cue sheets are essential for legal compliance and ensuring artists are properly compensated. Our Cue Sheet Helper gives you valuable online resources and guidance, making it straightforward to manage music licensing requirements.

• Intuitive Online Search: Our powerful online search feature lets you find music by entering keywords, track titles, composers or lyrics. This tool makes it easy to find the ideal music to complement your sporting productions.

Find championship songs for a winning soundtrack

With a Universal Production Music license, you have access to a diverse range of options that perfectly match your project’s needs. Chosen by our expert supervision team, you can be sure each track is high-quality and claims-free. Ideal for use on any video content.

Why not create your own Olympics or Euro 2024 music compilation by exploring our extensive collection of more than 635,000 songs and make your audience feel like champions.