Cheer songs to hype up the sports day! A collection of motivational tracks recommended for kids
Many teachers probably struggle to choose cheer songs that will liven up Sports Day.If it’s the same every year, it gets boring, but if it’s a song no one knows, it can fall flat.So we’ve gathered a selection of popular and classic tracks!They’re all well-known songs you’ve likely heard on TV and elsewhere, so both kids and adults can enjoy them.What’s more, when children perform as the cheer squad, it’s fun to create parody lyrics of the featured songs to add a unique touch!Use this as a guide to find the perfect cheer songs to energize your Sports Day!
Cheer songs that hype up the sports day! A collection of motivation-boosting tracks recommended for kids (1–10)
Blue and SummerNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
A number with a driving, exhilarating sound that will raise the voltage of any sports day.
Released to the world in August 2018 by the rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, hugely popular especially among younger generations, this single was written as the theme song for the film “Aonatsu: 30 Days With You.” Motoki Omori’s high-toned vocals intertwine with a refreshing band ensemble to give listeners a powerful push forward.
Also included on the album “Attitude,” the track boasts over one billion total streams and has become a summer standard.
Carrying a positive message that anyone can be the protagonist, it’s perfect for scenes where children dash with all their might—like relays and cheer battles.
Double Double FIGHT!NEW!CANDY TUNE
How about a cheer song that instantly brightens the atmosphere of a school sports day? It’s a track by CANDY TUNE, born from the idol project KAWAII LAB., released as a digital-only single in April 2024.
The uplifting lyrics, depicting a spirit of getting back up again and again and continuing to take on challenges without giving up, are especially striking.
In 2025, it rapidly gained attention thanks to going viral on TikTok.
Its catchy melody and energetic sound make it perfect as BGM for events like sprints and relays where kids give their all.
Why not send your cheers along with the spirited vocals?
NonfictionsNEW!Da-iCE
Released in 2025 as a rousing anthem that vividly colors the Summer Koshien, this song was written by Da-iCE, a dance and vocal group known for their four-octave twin vocals, as the support song for the 107th National High School Baseball Championship and the theme for “Netto Koshien.” Its driving, dramatic sound incorporates a subtly wistful melody, expressing the radiance of youth that treasures every fleeting moment.
The lyrics, sprinkled with baseball terminology, brim with warmth that supports not only the players battling on the field but everyone cheering them on.
Arranged to suit brass band performances, it’s the perfect number for moments when you want to unite and fire up the crowd at school sports days!
peace signNEW!Yonezu Kenshi
The gradually building intro is so cool! It’s a song by hit-making singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, released as a single in June 2017.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime My Hero Academia and became a hot topic.
With a fast-paced guitar rock sound, the arrangement ramps up in intensity toward the chorus, and just listening to it fills you with motivation.
It carries a powerful message about facing your own weaknesses while still moving forward, making it perfect as BGM for a school sports day relay or a cheer battle.
It’s a track you can get hyped up with together with the kids!
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This is a song that cheers on everyone who keeps moving forward while facing themselves.
Released by Official HIGE DANDism in August 2025 ahead of the film’s premiere, the track was chosen as the theme song for the feature-length anime “Hyaku-Emu,” which opened the following month.
Characterized by a band sound brimming with a sense of speed, the piece—crafted as vocalist Satoshi Fujihara reexamined himself—portrays a strong will to aim for the finish line despite doubt and inner conflict.
It carries an urgency that resonates with the world of the 100-meter dash, making it perfect as BGM for heated competitions like school sprint races and relays.
The exhilarating rush that bursts from the starting dash will greatly boost children’s motivation.
TouchNEW!Inaba Hiroshi
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.
HontoNEW!sumika
sumika is a rock band that energizes people with a bright, pop-infused sound.
This song has been chosen as the theme for the film Doraemon: Nobita and the Undersea Devil’s Castle (New), set for release in February 2026.
It carries a warm message that encourages an adventure to seek one’s own “truth,” embracing emotions and not fearing failure.
It features a universal, easy-to-hum melody and a band sound with a grand sense of scale.
Brimming with positive power, this track is perfect as BGM to cheer on teammates at a sports day, for kids and adults alike.