There’s no better feeling in Rocket League than nailing a last-second overtime goal to win a ranked match or a casual tournament with friends. If you want to make that moment even more memorable, a custom player anthem that blasts your favorite track right as the goal explodes is the perfect touch. I’ve been playing Rocket League regularly since its 2015 launch, and I’ve unlocked over 40 player anthems across free and paid tracks, so I’m breaking down every accessible method to build your ideal celebration library. If you’re wondering how to get player anthems in Rocket League, you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars or grind 12 hours a day to get tracks you love. Most of the best options are available to every player, no paid DLC required.
How to Get Player Anthems in Rocket League for Free
You don’t have to spend real money to get great player anthems. Psyonix adds new free anthem rewards every few weeks, and there are four consistent ways to earn them without touching your credit card. I’ve gotten 70% of my current anthem library completely for free using these methods, including a few licensed EDM tracks from well-known artists.
- Weekly and Daily Challenges: Most free player anthems drop as rewards for completing standard daily or weekly challenges accessible from the main menu. Daily challenges rotate every 24 hours, while weekly sets refresh every 7 days, so check back often to see if an anthem is listed as a reward. You don’t need any paid content to claim these rewards, either – all challenges are open to every player, regardless of if you spend money on the game.
- Free Season Reward Tracks: Every Rocket League season comes with a free reward track that unlocks as you earn XP from playing matches. Most seasons include 2 to 3 player anthems scattered along the free track, usually around levels 15, 35, and 65. You don’t need to buy the premium Rocket Pass to claim these, so just play casual or ranked matches as normal to earn enough XP to unlock them.
- Limited-Time Event Rewards: Psyonix runs themed events every few months, like Haunted Hallows for Halloween or Winter Fest for the holidays, that come with their own event-specific reward tracks. These events almost always include exclusive player anthems you can’t get anywhere else, earned by exchanging event currency you get from playing matches during the event window. These anthems are usually only available for 2 to 4 weeks, so don’t sleep on them if you see one you like.
- Rocket League Twitch Drops: If you link your Rocket League account to your Twitch account, you can earn free drops from watching official Rocket League esports broadcasts or approved partner streams. Drops often include player anthems, sometimes even rare licensed tracks that normally cost credits in the item shop. All you have to do is tune into a stream with drops enabled while your account is linked, and the rewards will automatically be added to your in-game inventory.
I’ve gotten some of my all-time favorite anthems from Twitch drops during RLCS tournaments, so it’s absolutely worth setting up that account link if you watch any Rocket League content on the platform. You won’t get a drop every time you watch, but even 1 or 2 free anthems a month adds up to a great library in no time.
Paid Methods to Unlock Rare and Licensed Player Anthems
If you’re looking for specific licensed tracks from popular artists or rare exclusive anthems, there are a few paid methods you can use. None of these anthems give you any in-game advantage, so only spend money if you really want the specific track on offer. There’s no pressure to buy anything to enjoy the core game, but these options are great if you want to customize your experience more deeply.
The most consistent paid option is the in-game item shop, which refreshes every 24 hours. Licensed artist anthems from big names like Imagine Dragons, Kaskade, or Marshmello almost always show up in the item shop first, and usually cost between 300 and 500 credits each. These are fully licensed, so you get the most recognizable clip of the official track to play whenever you score a goal. The shop rotates constantly, so if you don’t see the track you want immediately, check back every few days – most anthems cycle back into the shop every 2 to 3 months.
The premium Rocket Pass is another great paid option. If you buy the premium pass for each season (which costs 1000 credits, roughly $10), you’ll get 5 to 7 exclusive player anthems along the paid track, usually including at least one licensed track and a few custom tracks made specifically for that season. You can earn enough credits back from the premium pass to buy the next season’s pass for free if you level it up to level 100, so it’s a one-time purchase for most regular players. Sometimes Psyonix also releases themed bundles that include player anthems along with other cosmetic items like decals, wheels, or goal explosions. These bundles usually cost between 1500 and 2500 credits, but they’re often a better deal than buying each item individually if you want a full matching set for your car.
Tips to Get Your Favorite Player Anthems Faster
You don’t have to grind for hours every day to unlock the anthems you want. A few simple tricks will help you target specific tracks and cut down the time you spend earning them. I use all of these tips myself, and I usually unlock every free anthem available each season without playing more than 5 or 6 matches a week.
First, prioritize challenges that list anthems as a reward first. If you log in and see a daily challenge that gives a player anthem as a reward, knock that out first before you do any other challenges, because daily challenges expire after 24 hours. Set a reminder for event start and end dates so you don’t miss out on exclusive event anthems that won’t come back for at least a year, if ever. I missed out on the 2022 Haunted Hallows spooky anthem, and it still hasn’t come back to the shop, so I still regret not grinding enough event currency that month.
If you’re grinding for XP for the season pass, play in parties. You get a 50% XP boost for playing with at least one friend, which means you’ll level up twice as fast and unlock the pass anthems much quicker. You can also use XP boosts you get from challenge rewards to speed this up even more. Don’t waste credits on random impulse purchases if you’re saving for a specific anthem. It can be tempting to buy a cool new decal or wheel set when it shows up in the shop, but if you have a target anthem you want, set aside those credits until it shows up. Follow official Rocket League social media accounts to get notified when new anthems drop in the item shop or when Twitch drops are active for esports events. They often announce rare anthem drops a day or two before they go live, so you can plan ahead if you see one you want coming up.
What to Do After You Unlock Your Player Anthems
Once you have a few anthems in your inventory, equipping and customizing them is straightforward. Head to the Garage menu, select the Customize Car tab, then choose Player Anthem, and you’ll see all the tracks you’ve unlocked listed in one place. You can equip one anthem that plays every time you score a goal, or you can set different anthems for different cars if you want to match the vibe of each of your builds. You can also adjust your anthem settings to play for your whole team when you score, or just for yourself, depending on your preference. I usually set mine to play for everyone when I’m playing casual matches with friends, but turn it off for ranked if I’m trying to focus and don’t want extra noise.
Most anthems use a 10 to 15 second clip of the full track, so you won’t hear the entire 3 minute song every time you score. The clip usually uses the most recognizable part of the track, like the chorus or the drop, so it still hits hard even in a short burst. If you get bored of an anthem, you can swap it out any time you’re in the main menu, so feel free to mix it up every few weeks to keep your celebrations feeling fresh. All anthems you unlock stay in your inventory forever, even if they’re limited-time, so you don’t have to worry about losing access to them once the event or season ends.
At the end of the day, figuring out how to get player anthems in Rocket League doesn’t have to be complicated, even if you don’t want to spend any money on the game. Between free challenges, event rewards, and occasional Twitch drops, you can build a solid library of great tracks without spending a dime. If you want more rare licensed tracks, the item shop and premium Rocket Pass have plenty of options for every taste. The best part is none of these anthems give you any in-game advantage, so you can pick exactly the tracks that fit your style without worrying about meta choices. Next time you score that game-winning goal, you’ll have the perfect hype track playing to make the moment even better.
