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 (21–30)
earnest desireSUPER BEAVER
SUPER BEAVER’s deeply moving masterpiece that sings about the importance of human connections is included on their album “Ongaku,” released in February 2024.
The song gently conveys how an individual’s happiness is built with the support of many people and the warmth created by a chain of smiles.
The album “Ongaku” also features several tie-in tracks, including the theme song for the film Tokyo Revengers 2 and the anthem for the 103rd National High School Rugby Tournament.
It’s the perfect song for cheering on those practicing for sports days and field days, or for reminiscing about the memories of working up a sweat with your friends.
Gate of GloryHirai Dai
The song that will liven up the sports day, where students showcase the results of all their hard practice, is “Eiko no Tobira” (“Door to Glory”).
It was released in 2022 by singer-songwriter Dai Hirai and was also chosen as a cheer song for the summer high school baseball tournament.
His warm vocals, which gently accompany feelings of doubt and anxiety, resonate deeply.
The words that cheer on the days devoted to preparing for competitions and matches will surely encourage the athletes.
It’s a piece that portrays not only wins and losses, but the beauty of striving itself.
Alongside its grand, unfolding sound, lend an ear to the message that supports students on their big day.
It’s okay.BLUE ENCOUNT
It’s a straightforward cheer song from the rock band BLUE ENCOUNT.
With an intro that exemplifies guitar rock—brimming with freshness and speed—and vocals that soar beautifully, it’s a really cool track.
The lyrics, woven from familiar, everyday words, are incredibly positive and energizing to listen to.
You can’t help but be moved by a song that tells you “You’ve got this!!” and supports you after all the effort you’ve put in leading up to the big day.
Curtain callYuuri
A passionate hero-anime song has arrived! Sung by Yuuri, this track overflows with courage and hope.
Written specifically as the opening theme for Season 7, Cour 2 of the TV anime My Hero Academia and released in July 2024, it delivers a powerful message of support to everyone striving to overcome daily hardships and trials.
It’s the perfect song for sports day practice or any time you want to cheer yourself on.
Let’s all do our best together with Yuuri’s vocals leading the way!
rainbowAqua Timez
Among Aqua Timez’s songs, this is a highly popular cheer anthem with lyrics packed with encouragement right from the start.
It captures their signature freshness, has a great upbeat feel, and is perfect for sports day scenes! It’s a track that will cheer you on as you face the big day after overcoming various challenges, so you’re sure to be moved.
SMILE ~Like a Clear, Sunlit Sky~Kuwata Keisuke
This song, created by Keisuke Kuwata, serves as the theme song for the joint commercial broadcasters’ project “Let’s Do It Together.” The futuristic-sounding phrase from the intro is striking, yet it carries a certain nostalgia that gently seeps into your heart.
The tender, soft melody line further warms the song’s atmosphere.
On top of that, the lyrics—centered on taking a step toward dreams and the future—make it all the more moving.
With a theme perfect for school sports days and athletic festivals, it’s a track that can easily bring tears when played in an emotional scene.
peace signYonezu Kenshi
A powerful song themed around challenge and growth makes the perfect cheer anthem to support practice for sports days and athletic festivals.
Included on the album BOOTLEG, released in November 2017, and chosen as the opening theme for Season 2 of the anime My Hero Academia, this track sings about the importance of moving forward by overcoming past failures and regrets.
With its bright, energetic sound, it fills listeners with courage and hope.
It’s sure to be a song that gives a push to everyone working hard toward their sports day or athletic festival.