The Score’s Playoff Power Playlist
The playoff season is almost here, and whether you’re courtside for the NBA or on the glass for the NHL, nothing sets the tone like a killer soundtrack. From heart-pounding open videos to the perfect high-energy track coming out of a timeout, music is the pulse of postseason chaos. We’ve scoured the latest bangers on our website (https://www.thescore.us/music-2) to bring you the freshest tracks that’ll have fans roaring and players locked in. These picks are built to amplify the drama of a Game 7 buzzer-beater or a sudden-death overtime goal. Let’s dive into the best current songs for your NBA and NHL playoff vibes.
The NBA playoffs are all about star power, clutch moments, and that undeniable swagger. These tracks are perfect for capturing playoff intensity:
Marbl - "Won My Crown" (BPM: 136)
This arena-rock beast hits its stride with a colossal chorus at :46 that belts, “I won my crown, I’m never coming down.” It’s an awesome flex for an open video or synced to a montage of last year’s champs hoisting the trophy, then cutting to this season’s contenders stepping onto the hardwood.Hanumankind - "Run It Up" (BPM: 140)
Dropped in March 2025, this hip-hop firestorm blends Kerala’s Chenda drums with a relentless rap flow. The chorus kicks in at 1:10, “Run it up, the sun is up.” Use it for a hype video or pre-game drop.Royale Lynn - "Battleground" (BPM: 128)
This alt-metal track explodes with a chorus at :56: “It’s a battleground, it’s a battleground.” It’s gritty, defiant, and perfect for an NBA playoff open or an open for the WNBA.Ryan Innes - "My City" (BPM: 120)
This anthem of pride and determination hits its stride with a soaring chorus at :40, capturing the spirit of defending home turf. Perfect for highlighting a team’s connection to its city and fans, especially in a do-or-die game.
The NHL playoffs bring a different beast: grueling, physical, and unpredictable (Not that the NBA playoffs aren’t all of that, but a different feel musically). These tracks match the icy edge of a playoff beard and the thrill of a slapshot goal.
Armin van Buuren & Bon Jovi - "Keep The Faith" (BPM: 126)
Fresh off its February 2025 release and available on our website, this trance-rock remix is a postseason powerhouse. The beat builds to the 1:36 mark, and the drop unleashes a synth-driven storm. It’s ideal for an NHL open video.Smith/Kotzen - "Outlaw" (BPM: 132)
From their upcoming Black Light/White Noise album, this rocker’s chorus at 1:18 has a classic southern rock feel. It’s perfect for teams with a renegade edge. Sync it to a hype video of blocked shots and breakaways, letting those searing guitar riffs fuel the playoff fire.Disturbed - "I Will Not Break" (BPM: 150)
This metal powerhouse’s defiant chorus at :48 screams resilience, perfect for a montage of bone-crushing hits, blocked shots, and overtime heroics.Nathan James - "Alienation" (BPM: 140)
This hard-hitting track brings an edge of intensity and alienation, mirroring the focus and isolation players feel in the playoffs. Its heavy riffs and pounding drums at 0:44 make it ideal for a hype reel showcasing the raw emotion and physical toll of the postseason.Ryan Innes - "My City" (BPM: 120)
“My City” gets listed in both lists. This track is too good not to list everywhere we can!
For the NBA, tracks like "Won My Crown" and "Run It Up" capture the spotlight and swagger, while "Battleground" adds a gritty edge. "My City" brings it home, emphasizing the pride and stakes of representing a city in the playoffs. For the NHL, "Keep The Faith" and "Outlaw" channel resilience and grit, "I Will Not Break" and "Alienation" amplify the physical and emotional intensity, and "My City" underscores the fortress mentality of defending home ice. These songs aren’t just background noise, they’re the heartbeat of playoff storytelling.
Grab the MP3s or WAV files for these tracks over at our site HERE and start building your playoff playlist. Whether it’s a slick open video or a hype reel to fire up the faithful, these current bangers will carry your team, and your fans, through the postseason grind.
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