Sports Day/Field Day BGM: Moving Classics & Uplifting Anthems to Power Your Practice
When it comes to undōkai and school sports festivals, they’re among the biggest school events—a special day that colors a page of your youth! Besides the marquee relay race, there are usually all kinds of events like dance performances and cheer battles, right? In this article, we’ve selected support songs that keep you going through the hard work of practice and preparation leading up to the day, as well as tracks that give you a push during the nerve‑wracking main event.
Listen closely and you might just burst into tears… Use this as a guide to choose the perfect BGM to color your wonderful memories!
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[Sports Day / Athletic Festival BGM] Moving Masterpieces & Cheer Songs That Support Practice (141–150)
SpecialSUPER BEAVER

What will further liven up a heated sports day or athletic festival is “Special.” It’s included on the rock band SUPER BEAVER’s 2022 album Tokyo; they’re known for songs themed around “life” and “love.” The energetic, one-take music video leaves a strong impression.
The straightforward, driving band sound delivers a real sense of speed.
It’s a heartwarming message song that embraces worries and anxieties.
Give it a listen when you want to boost the excitement at events like the opening ceremony or the relay during a sports day or festival.
existenceWANIMA

This song features a warm melody filled with gratitude and prayers for family that truly resonates.
Memories of growing up in a seaside town and days spent with loved ones are expressed in gentle words, conveying WANIMA’s sincere feelings.
Flowing comfortably at a medium tempo, the track preserves the band’s core rock sound while ambitiously venturing into more emotional expression.
It was selected as the Mother’s Day campaign theme song for Hana Cupid in March 2025 and was used in a commercial featuring actor Shohei Miura.
It’s the perfect track for times when you’re working hard with friends to prepare for school festivals, or when you want to deepen bonds with your teammates.
WANIMA’s message-driven music is highly recommended for anyone who wants to share their feelings for someone important.
Song Not to Forgetmakaroni enpitsu

A masterpiece of youthful pop-rock with a universal message.
Released by Macaroni Enpitsu in April 2024, this song powerfully sings about the daily lives of young people who shine as they overcome setbacks and failures.
It portrays the struggles of chasing dreams and the strength to rise above them, delivering an impact that resonates from the very first listen.
Created as the ending theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery,” it brilliantly captures the show’s worldview through music.
Also included on the EP “Bokura no Namida nara Sora ni Umeyou,” it has garnered support from a wide audience, not just anime fans.
With a strong rhythm and melody that work well even for group gymnastics at school sports festivals, it’s a perfect track for creating a sense of unity among large groups.
BetelgeuseYuuri

This song, inspired by the stars in the night sky, features a heartwarming and beautiful melody.
Yuri’s clear, transparent vocals gently sing of the precious bonds between people and everlasting love.
The melody gradually swells, and in the chorus she deftly switches between powerful belts and delicate falsetto, weaving a grand, expansive sound.
Released as a digital single in November 2021, the track was written as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “SUPER RICH.” It captured many listeners’ hearts, including reaching No.
1 on the Billboard Japan Streaming Songs chart.
For a group gymnastics performance, the lyrics’ worldview—expressing human connection and mutual support—and the song’s dramatic development are a perfect match, elevating the routine into something truly moving.
Music Collection for Sports Day: Go Go GoZama Yoshihiro

This is a collection of pieces that set the perfect mood for each scene, from the brass band’s essential, dazzling fanfares at sports festivals to the excitement during events.
Performed powerfully by the JGSDF Eastern Army Band, it includes music suitable for various moments such as opening and closing ceremonies and award presentations.
Arranged by trombonist and composer Yoshihiro Zama, the album centers on bright, lively marches and fanfares, featuring a rhythmic and dynamic structure.
Introduced at the 2015 Japan Band Directors Clinic, it’s a highly practical album widely used by educational institutions nationwide and at community events.
It’s an ideal choice not only for those planning and managing sports days, but also for anyone considering music for sporting events.
Kono Yubi Tomareyosugala

In this new work by yosugala, a single ray of light and a warm, empathetic singing voice strike straight to the heart.
It’s a song that conveys, with unwavering sincerity, the desire to believe in someone’s inner radiance and to support them.
Crafted as an anthem that stands beside those feeling setbacks or loneliness and gently nudges them forward, it was first performed at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA in February 2025 and released the following March, with lyrics and composition by members of the band AliA.
It will surely resonate deeply with people giving their all on their own and with students running toward their dreams.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to with your friends when you’re worn out from sports day practice, feeling nervous before the main event, or in need of a lift.
Critical HitRADWIMPS

This song, included on RADWIMPS’ 2013 album “X to O to Tsumi to,” is a powerful rock number that captures the feelings of someone torn over a major life decision.
While grappling with anxiety and uncertainty about the future, it portrays the wavering yet determined resolve to follow one’s true feelings.
The lyrics also incorporate baseball-themed imagery, depicting a dramatic comeback from a seemingly hopeless situation that gives listeners a strong push forward.
It’s a track we hope those struggling in various situations—club activities, studies, friendships, and more—will listen to.
There may be times when you feel like giving up, but this song will surely give you the courage to stand up again.



