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 to Support Practice (41–50)
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.
[Sports Day / Athletic Festival BGM] Moving masterpieces & motivational songs that support practice (51–60)
Footsteps ~Be StrongMr.Children
A popular song that was also used as the theme for the drama “Nobunaga Concerto.” Described in the show as a motivational anthem that gives you a push forward, it was reportedly completed after numerous rewrites and marks Mr.
Children’s first self-produced track.
Perhaps for that reason, it carries a vibe of taking a new step.
While it’s not uptempo, it could work well for intermission staging or as background music.
Kitearashi
This song was written and composed by Kenshi Yonezu, who leads the J-POP scene and now creates numerous popular tracks not only with his own music but also through songwriting and producing for others.
Created as the “NHK 2020 Song,” it’s a piece filled with cheers of encouragement for those pursuing their dreams.
Naturally, since it was made with the Olympics in mind, its message is also perfect for school sports days and athletic festivals.
With Arashi’s five-member harmony laid over a gentle, subdued melody, it’s a masterpiece packed with moving, heartwarming elements.
Fly Highmilet
Singer milet, who has worked on numerous anime and commercial tie-in songs, is known for her husky yet supple voice.
Among her tracks, the one that’s perfect for a sports day is “Fly High.” It’s included on her 2022 release “visions” and was selected as the theme song for NHK’s “Winter Sports.” Its dramatic sound with a grand atmosphere is truly moving.
If you’re looking for BGM for the opening ceremony or athletes’ entrance, be sure to give it a listen.
ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE
This is a song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE that’s drawing attention for its pop sensibilities and emotionally resonant lyrics.
Released in July 2024, the track stands out for its depth, as if the band has returned to its roots.
It skillfully conveys complex human emotions and social themes, leaving a powerful impression on listeners.
The melody is catchy, yet the sensitive, evocative lyrics are memorable and deeply relatable for many.
Listening to it while practicing for a sports day or athletic festival will surely boost your motivation.
It’s also a perfect cheer song to give you a push on those important days that color a page of your youth!
A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki
In 2019, Masaki Suda appeared on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, establishing himself not only as an actor but also as a singer.
His straight, piercing vocals really strike a chord with women, don’t they? That earnest voice is a perfect match for the straightforward rock of “Mita Koto mo Nai Keshiki” (“A Scenery I’ve Never Seen”).
Suda’s expressive power, with his skillful control of dynamics, is truly impressive.
Perhaps that connects to his craft as an actor, a kind of expressive performer.
There are many standout points, but above all, this is a high-octane track full of driving energy that will undoubtedly fire you up at school sports festivals and athletic meets.
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.