[Sports Day] Entrance songs that will hype the crowd! A comprehensive roundup from classics to the latest hits

flying boatKing Gnu

King Gnu – Hikōtei (Seaplane)

King Gnu’s song “Hikoutei” was released in August 2019 and became a big hit after being featured in an ANA commercial.

Also included on the album CEREMONY, this track is perfect for athlete entrances at sports days and school festivals.

The lyrics, which sing about the courage to face forward in life, resonate deeply with listeners.

Its solid, weighty sound is seriously cool, too! It’s sure to boost your will to live and your spirit of challenge, so definitely give it a try!

Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy

Monster’s Flower Song / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

Vaundy’s “Kaiju no Hanauta” captivates with piercing lyrics and an emotionally charged vocal performance.

Released in 2020, the song’s emotive style has resonated across generations and become a long-running hit.

Centered on themes of lost time and nostalgia for the past, it highlights the value of human connections and memories.

It also drew attention after being featured in a Maruha Nichiro commercial.

If you hear it at a school sports day, it might bring you to tears as you recall your own childhood.

Make your entrance with this track and lift your spirits!

Mela!Ryokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Mela!' Music Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Mela!

This song unfolds with a forward-looking, hope-filled narrative.

It powerfully expresses the importance of having the courage to help others, singing of a strong desire to become a hero.

Even as the protagonist confronts their own powerlessness, their impulse to help someone is conveyed through a moving melody that tugs at the heart.

Recorded by Ryokuoushoku Shakai on their April 2020 album “SINGALONG,” the track was later featured in 2023 as a JRA (Japan Racing Association) commercial song, resonating deeply with many.

It’s perfect for moments of resolve to help others or when taking a new step forward—and it makes an excellent entrance song for school sports events as well.

migratory bird[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

The 10th single that brought [Alexandros] widespread recognition.

Famous for its many tie-ins with TV shows and commercials, this song is the perfect number for gearing up to compete at a school sports day or athletic festival.

Its simple yet catchy guitar riff gives the intro a refreshing, fast-paced feel, and the high-tone vocals in the chorus crank up the excitement.

The rhythm crafted by the bass and drums gives you a push from behind, making it a catchy track that fits perfectly whether you play it before an event starts or right in the middle of the action.

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breakthroughSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Toppakō” MV (TV anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP, 2nd cour opening theme)

This song expresses the power of taking on challenges through forceful vocals and a fiery band sound.

Its lyrics, which call for facing things head-on and living life to the fullest, pierce the listener’s heart.

The passionate performances by the band members and the message that inspires the courage to move forward are beautifully harmonized in this track.

Included on a single released by Sony Music Records in October 2020, it was selected as the opening theme for the second cour of the anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP.

With a powerful sound and strong messaging that epitomize SUPER BEAVER, this song is highly recommended to hype up entrance scenes at school sports days and athletic festivals.

It ignites the fighting spirit of competing athletes and stirs the hearts of the audience.

DECOTORA15NEW!LiSA

LiSA『DECOTORA15』MUSiC CLiP

The fast-paced, powerful melody adds a touch of flair to the exit scene at a sports day, where everyone dashes off after giving it their all.

Released early in April 2026 to commemorate LiSA’s 15th anniversary as a solo artist, this track is included on the album “LACE UP.” Built on a pop-punk foundation and layered with bright horns, it overflows with a festive spirit.

Its positive theme—overlaying her own journey with sparkling embellishments—will surely give strong encouragement to everyone who threw themselves into competition.

While there’s no explicit tie-in, it drew buzz after being performed on music shows.

The relentlessly accelerating rhythm is perfect for a brisk exit, and it’s highly recommended as BGM to wrap up the venue’s lingering excitement just as it is.

Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Tomorrow Too”

It’s a friendly, feel-good cheer song that almost everyone has heard at least once.

Unusual among SHISHAMO’s works, it was created based on the excitement felt while watching a match of the soccer team Kawasaki Frontale.

Released in February 2017 as a track on the album “SHISHAMO 4,” it gained wide recognition through its tie-in with an NTT Docomo commercial.

Singing about the joy of meeting your dream heroes on the weekend and the energy you get from it, the song features warm lyrics that convey the support around you and hope for the future.

Even in tough or discouraging times, it’s a stirring track that gives you the courage and strength to look forward, and it resonates in moments when you step forward with power—such as the entrance at a sports day or the opening of a school athletic festival.