Texas Rangers Reveal 2026 Walk-Up Songs

From Korn to Turnstile, players choose hype-worthy tunes for home opener

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:03pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball player batting, with sharp, overlapping planes of color creating a dynamic, fragmented visual representation of the action.The Rangers' walk-up song selections reflect the team's personality and the broader crossover between sports and music culture.Arlington Today

The Texas Rangers are gearing up for their home opener this Friday, and fans are eager to hear the new walk-up songs the players have chosen for the 2026 season. While the team is starting the season on the road, a few players from around the league have already made headlines with their song selections, including the Padres' closer using Korn's 'Blind' and the Orioles' new signing Pete Alonso opting for Baltimore's own Turnstile.

Why it matters

Walk-up songs are an integral part of the gameday experience, allowing players to showcase their personalities and get the crowd pumped up. The Rangers' selections will offer a glimpse into the team's energy and mindset as they look to make a playoff push this year.

The details

The Texas Rangers have revealed the full list of walk-up songs for the 2026 season, which will be heard for the first time at their home opener this Friday. While the team is starting the year on the road, a few notable choices from around the league have already made an impact, including Padres closer Mason Miller using Korn's 'Blind' and new Orioles signing Pete Alonso opting for the Baltimore band Turnstile's 'Birds'.

  • The Texas Rangers' home opener is this Friday, April 4, 2026.
  • The 2026 MLB season is just underway, with teams playing their first few games.

The players

Mason Miller

The closer for the San Diego Padres, who is using Korn's 'Blind' as his walk-up song.

Pete Alonso

The Baltimore Orioles' newest signing, who has chosen the Turnstile song 'Birds' as his walk-up music.

J.J. Wetherholt

A rookie player who admitted to singing his own walk-up song to get in the zone before hitting a game-winning home run.

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What they’re saying

“As soon as Jonathan Davis drops the 'Are You Ready!', the Padres announcer hits the crowd with 'Now pitching for the Padres...' It's perfect!”

— Stryker Stryker, Reporter

“For anyone thinking the Baltimore Orioles newest signing hasn't fully embraced Baltimore, Pete Alonso is using Baltimore's own Turnstile as his walk up song for 2026.”

— Stryker Stryker, Reporter

What’s next

Fans will get to hear the full slate of Texas Rangers walk-up songs when the team hosts their home opener this Friday, April 4, 2026.

The takeaway

The Rangers' walk-up song selections will offer a glimpse into the team's energy and personality as they look to make a playoff push this season. With players around the league already making headlines with their choices, the home opener is sure to be an exciting event for Rangers fans.