From classics to fan favorites! A catalog of music and BGM to liven up your sports day
Many people struggle with choosing songs for sports day, don’t they?
Here, we introduce perfect tracks for each scene—from classic staples ideal for sports day to upbeat J-pop and Western hits that get everyone excited!
Well-known songs can hype up the crowd, but using the same ones every year can get old…
We’ve curated a selection of tracks to solve that problem.
You’ll find refreshing tunes that make you want to start running and motivational anthems that give you courage.
Use this article as a guide to make your sports day even more fun and exciting!
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Cheering Songs (1–10)
Happinessarashi
This is the song used as the theme for the 2007 TV drama Yamada Taro Monogatari, starring Kazunari Ninomiya and Sho Sakurai.
It’s also a staple often played in the stands as a cheer song at high school baseball games.
The lyrics, which convey that happiness surely awaits in the future, inspire a positive feeling.
The chorus lyrics, in particular, make it a classic cheer song that’s perfect for sports days and athletic festivals.
ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song captivates with its lively, festive vibe.
Released by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE in July 2024, it’s a perfect fit for sports day cheers.
Its brisk rhythm and lyrics filled with positive messages are sure to energize kids.
Just like the band’s signature tracks “Aoi to Natsu” and “Que Sera Sera,” this piece seems poised to be loved across generations.
The poppy, catchy melody would work well for entrance scenes or cheer squad routines.
It’s a song everyone can get excited about together, making sports day even more fun!
Curtain callYuuri
Yuuri’s new song, infused with heartfelt passion, has been chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of Season 7 of the TV anime My Hero Academia.
With powerful vocals and a compelling melody, it delivers a message of hope and courage.
Released in July 2024, the track plays a pivotal role in coloring the anime’s climax.
True to Yuuri’s style, its moving tone is sure to resonate deeply with listeners.
It’s a perfect fit for high-energy moments at sports days or athletic festivals, especially during close matches.
The motivational lyrics will boost participants’ morale, and in events kids can join, it will create even more fun memories.
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Written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Anpan,” this track is pop music that poses universal questions under the theme of a journey to find the meaning of life.
With a warm, embracing melody and poetic lyrics that resonate, it depicts the small joys of everyday life and the courage to take on challenges.
Yojiro Noda and the other members of RADWIMPS completed the piece over several months in preparation for “Anpan,” which is scheduled to air from April 2025.
Brimming with vitality, the song’s message makes it perfect for events like school sports days and athletic meets—let children and adults alike enjoy a sense of unity with this track!
together; along with; bothWANIMA
WANIMA’s “Tomoni” is an up-tempo, energetic song that’s a perfect fit for school sports festivals.
Formed in 2010, WANIMA is a three-piece punk rock band from Kumamoto that enjoys immense popularity, especially among younger listeners.
Released in 2016, “Tomoni” is an unabashedly positive anthem of encouragement, filled with a powerful drive to keep moving upward and forward.
Its propulsive feel born from a powerful eight-beat rhythm makes it ideal for amping up the excitement at a sports day!
DREAMIN’ONDa-iCE
Da-iCE’s music is known for its powerful messages themed around challenge and hope.
Released in August 2020, this song was chosen as the 23rd opening theme for the popular anime ONE PIECE.
With a world-building lyricism by Sota Hanamura and a high-speed, exhilarating sound, it’s sure to lift your spirits! The choreography by s**t kingz’s Shoji is also bursting with dynamism.
It perfectly captures the One Piece vibe—working together with friends and deepening your bonds.
It’s also ideal as an entrance song for school sports days, boosting the energy and helping you smoothly launch into the main event!
Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai
A track that blends the fresh clarity and depth characteristic of Ryokushaka.
Released digitally in July 2024, this song brilliantly captures the transience and radiance of youth, resonating powerfully with listeners.
Its pop melody and striking lyrics are perfectly matched, vividly expressing the complex emotions of adolescence.
As a cheer song for sports days and athletic festivals, its fresh sensibility and strong message are sure to give participants a lift.
It’s a song that will carry you full speed through the sports day!