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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!

[Sports Day / Athletic Festival BGM] Moving Masterpieces & Cheer Songs That Support Practice (21–30)

ANTENNANEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「ANTENNA」Official Music Video
ANTENNANEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

An energetic band sound that cranks up the excitement of a sports day to the max.

The melody woven by vocalist Motoki Omori will move your heart.

Portraying the will to press forward while carrying anxiety, this song by the hugely popular Mrs.

GREEN APPLE was also selected as the support song for Japan’s national team in Fuji TV’s “FIVB Paris Olympic Qualifiers / World Cup Volleyball 2023.” It’s the perfect BGM for those moments when you give your all in pursuit of victory.

A masterpiece with an overwhelming sense of scale, worthy of the passion of sports.

MagicNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「Magic」Official Music Video
MagicNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE is a rock band widely supported for their music that fuses a variety of genres.

The single they pre-released in June 2023 is a key track that opens the album ANTENNA.

Written specifically for Coca-Cola’s summer campaign TV commercial, the song is a summer anthem that combines the propulsive energy of breezy dance-pop with the vitality of rock.

While empathizing with the bitter emotions of everyday life, its message—“why not just have fun?”—gives you a push forward and brings a refreshingly uplifting feeling like magic that changes the color of your heart.

Beloved to the extent of surpassing 300 million total streams, it’s highly recommended as the perfect cheer song to hype up the heated events of school sports days and athletic festivals, creating a sense of unity with the crowd!

[Sports Day / Athletic Festival BGM] Moving Masterpieces & Cheer Songs That Support Practice (31–40)

-ness; typicality; the quality/essence of being [X] (as in “X-ness” or “X-like character”)NEW!Ofisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism, who lead the music scene with their overwhelming pop sensibility, released this single in August 2025.

It was selected as the theme song for the anime film “100m,” which premiered in September of the same year.

Its exhilarating, fast-paced sound races forward, brilliantly capturing the taut tension of the 100-meter dash.

The song portrays the struggles of living in a competitive society and the determination to keep looking ahead while resisting the obstacles that stand in the way, delivering a powerful message to those who move forward despite their doubts.

Play it during a school sports day as students sprint single-mindedly toward the finish line, and it will undoubtedly resonate with their earnest efforts and set hearts ablaze.

ikigai (a reason for living; the thing that gives one’s life meaning and purpose)NEW!SUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER is a rock band that keeps pushing people forward with straightforward lyrics and a fiery rock sound.

Released in December 2025, this song was selected as an athlete-support anthem for Fuji TV’s coverage of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

It has also been aired during broadcasts such as the All-Japan Figure Skating Championships 2025, amplifying the excitement of the grand stage.

The song carries a warm message that affirms not only victory and defeat, but also the effort it takes to get there and the gratitude toward those who offer support.

It’s a recommended rock anthem for the practice period leading up to the big day—like training for school sports days and athletic festivals—where teammates encourage one another as they build up each day.

STARSNEW!Snow Man

Snow Man ‘STARS’ Music Video
STARSNEW!Snow Man

Snow Man, a male idol group active in many fields, released their digital single “STARS” in February 2026.

Chosen as the theme song for TBS Sports 2026, it added color to broadcasts such as the Winter Olympics.

With its energetic beat and liberating melody, the track carries a powerful message for those pursuing their dreams.

Its uplifting feel, which supports those who push forward beyond frustration and anxiety, makes it perfect for school sports days and athletic festivals.

Play it right before competitions where teammates give their all, or during entrance scenes, and it will serve as an anthem that inspires students.

The blue one.NEW!go!go!vanillas

go!go!vanillas – “Aoi no.” Music Video
The blue one.NEW!go!go!vanillas

This song captures a forward-driving force that pushes on despite immaturity and pain, with a sprightly piano melody adding a sense of dynamism.

It’s a single released in March 2022 by the rock band go!go!vanillas, known for their diverse musicality and energetic live performances that captivate fans.

Later included on the acclaimed album “FLOWERS,” the track was selected in July 2023 as the tie-in song for Pocari Sweat’s web video “With Each Person’s Best Effort.” It perfectly matches the image of students giving their all in competition, and will bring a refreshing touch to moving moments at school sports days and athletic festivals.

RunNEW!timelesz

A number released by timelesz during their Sexy Zone era, whose driving rock sound and emotional message resonate deeply.

It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Miman Keisatsu: Midnight Runner,” starring Kento Nakajima and Sho Hirano in dual lead roles, and was released as a single in August 2020.

The song portrays a determination to keep moving forward by trusting in the bonds with teammates even in extreme situations, offering heartfelt support to many people living through uncertain days.

Its chorus delivers a surge of exhilaration that feels like the horizon suddenly opening up, making it a perfect, fiery cheer for those giving their all in fast-paced events like sprints and relays at school sports days.

It’s an inspiring rock tune that colors a page of youth in vivid hues, giving listeners the courage to dash on without giving up until the very end.