Sports Day/Field Day BGM: Moving Classics & Uplifting Anthems to Power Your Practice

Run!NEW!Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto

Momoiro Clover Z [MV] Hashire! - PLAY ACTIVE! 2022 ver. -

An up-tempo track that epitomizes early Momoiro Clover Z, with a driving melody and straightforward lyrics that strike a chord.

Released in May 2010 as the B-side to the single “Ikuze! Kaitō Shōjo,” it remains deeply beloved by fans to this day.

The lyrics, portraying a figure pushing past hesitation to move forward, are sure to powerfully encourage children taking on competitions with everything they’ve got.

It was also featured as an insert song in the February 2015 film “The Curtain Rises,” adding a narrative of charging ahead together with comrades.

With fervent calls that unite the entire venue, this song is a perfect cheer anthem for programs where you want to build momentum, such as cheer squad performances or footraces!

R.Y.U.S.E.INEW!Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / “R.Y.U.S.E.I.” Music Video

The dance-vocal group Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE, known for their emotional vocals and polished dance performances, gained widespread popularity.

Released as a single in June 2014 and selected as the TCK 2014 campaign song, this track captivates with its pop EDM sound themed around the passion of chasing dreams and the bonds with friends.

The song won the Japan Record Award in December of the same year, and its “running man” choreography during the instrumental break became a social phenomenon.

Its exhilarating, fast-paced melody makes it a perfect dance number for everyone to synchronize and perform together at school sports days and athletic festivals.

BRAVENEW!arashi

ARASHI – BRAVE [Official Music Video]

It’s a compelling number featuring a powerful, stadium-filling chorus and a gritty rock sound.

The themes center on solidarity with teammates and the will to press forward, and the rap part penned by Sho Sakurai further heightens the tension and exhilaration of sports.

Released in September 2019 to mark the 20th anniversary of Arashi, the single was used as the image song for Nippon TV’s “Rugby 2019.” It continued to be used during broadcasts of the same tournament in 2023.

Brimming with overwhelming power and a grand sense of scale, it’s perfect as a fight song to fire up heated events like cavalry battles and tug-of-war at school sports days.

Why not raise your voices together with your friends and send your cheers?

TouchNEW!Inaba Hiroshi

Koshi Inaba / Touch

A track that further amps up the excitement of any sports day showdown.

Known as the vocalist of B’z, Koshi Inaba released this piece in March 2026.

It’s a cover of the classic hit sung by Yoshimi Iwasaki in 1985, which became a smash as an anime theme song.

Chosen as a cheer song for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, it perfectly conveys the rising exhilaration before a big game.

The familiar melody intertwines with a sharp, rock-edged vocal, stirring everyone’s emotions.

Because people of all ages can sing along, it’s recommended when you want to unite the entire venue as an anthem cheering on kids giving their all.

GloriousNEW!BE:FIRST

BE:FIRST / Glorious -Special Movie-

You can’t take your ears off the beautiful harmonies and overwhelming vocal work! It’s a track by BE:FIRST, a dance and vocal group under BMSG.

After its digital release in November 2023, it was also included on the 2024 single “Masterplan” and the album “2:BE.” It was chosen as the support song for the 102nd All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

Beyond wins and losses, the warm message that validates the fearless attitude and the path one has walked is truly wonderful.

Its emotional, powerful melody pairs perfectly with scenes from school sports days and athletic festivals where everyone is giving their all, bringing hearts together as one.

It’s also a great pick for an entrance song!

Do Your Best! ~Toward the Dream~NEW!erica

Go for it! ~Toward the Dream~ (Full Audio with Lyrics)

A powerful, uplifting message that urges you on when you feel like stopping and turns frustration into joy really strikes a chord! This song is by singer-songwriter Erica, known for winning fans by singing about down-to-earth feelings of love.

It was included on the album “Kokuuta 3 ~ A Song Dedicated to You 2 ~,” released in February 2019, and was re-released in June 2023 with a new subtitle.

The warm melody that gently gives a push to those striving hard toward their goals is wonderful.

It’s a perfect fit as an entrance track or background music during events like sports days and athletic festivals, for those moments when you’re running full out toward victory.

This piece is sure to make a hot, team-driven day even more dramatic.

horizonback number

back number – Horizon

Back number is a rock band famed for poignant love songs that depict the complexities of relationships.

Their 2021 release “Suiheisen” (Horizon) is a song that honors those who worked hard for the day of their sports festival.

It was written for high school students who had aimed for the 2020 Inter-High, which was canceled.

The lyrics, brimming with realism around themes of “dreams” and “goals,” are deeply moving.

With a warm, mid-tempo band sound, it resonates across generations.

It’s the perfect song to applaud not only the athletes who took first place, but everyone who took part.

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