Music Playlists for Pickleball Matches – Energy for Every Rally with Xurge

Every rally has a rhythm. Every match has a tempo. The right music can lock you into that flow. At Xurge, we believe that GO FOR IT starts in your ears — with beats that sync your mind and body for peak performance.

This is your guide to curating the ultimate music playlists for pickleball matches — whether you need energy for warm-ups, calm for high-pressure points, or a soundtrack for casual weekend play.

Why Music Works for Pickleball

• Regulates heart rate: Up-tempo music raises energy, slow tracks bring calm.

• Improves timing: Rhythm helps you sync footwork and swing cadence.

• Boosts confidence: Favorite songs prime you mentally to take risks.

Xurge athletes use music not just as background noise but as a mental tuning fork — setting the frequency for how they leap into competition.

Playlist 1: Pre-Match Warm-Up – Build Energy

Your warm-up playlist should pump you up but not exhaust you.

• Track examples:

  • Lose Yourself (Eminem) – builds focus

  • Can’t Hold Us (Macklemore) – gets blood flowing

  • Feel Good Inc. (Gorillaz) – keeps groove playful

Xurge Tip: Time your warm-up songs to your drill sequence — wall volleys, serves, footwork.

Playlist 2: Match Flow – Lock In Focus

These songs should keep you steady during long rallies:

• Midnight City (M83) – smooth rhythm, keeps you calm

• Sunflower (Post Malone) – light, positive energy

• Blinding Lights (The Weeknd) – perfect tempo for controlled aggression

Use this list between games or during side switches to stay in your mental pocket.

Playlist 3: Clutch Moments – Big Point Energy

When it’s 9–9 or 10–10, you need confidence and adrenaline.

• Power (Kanye West) – taps into inner strength

• Eye of the Tiger (Survivor) – classic mental trigger

• Remember the Name (Fort Minor) – focus and fire

Xurge believes these are LEAP IS GLORY moments — when music drowns out doubt and you step into courage.

Playlist 4: Post-Match Cooldown – Reflect and Recover

After a match, let the music slow your heart rate and anchor your emotions.

• Weightless (Marconi Union) – clinically proven to lower stress

• Sunset Lover (Petit Biscuit) – calm, reflective

• Stay Alive (José González) – grounding and thoughtful

Use this time to process what you learned, what you felt, and how you’ll show up next time.

Building Your Own Xurge Playlist

We encourage players to create personal soundtracks:

• Mix songs that reflect your personality.

• Include a balance of upbeat and reflective tracks.

• Keep playlists updated — new music keeps the energy fresh.

Tag your favorite songs with #LeapWithXurge on social — we’re building a global playlist of player picks to share with the community.

Quick Recap

• Warm-up with high-energy tracks that prime your body.

• Stay steady with mid-tempo songs during matches.

• Trigger confidence with power tracks on big points.

• Cool down with calming songs to recover mentally.

Music isn’t just background noise — it’s part of your ritual, part of your focus, part of your leap.