[Youth Songs] Songs that liven up sports days and athletic festivals. Music that adds color to the event.
Sports day is one of those school events that stays in your memory as a page of youth! You team up with friends to tackle events, and the dances and cheering battles are sure to heat up, too.
And to amp up the excitement at sports day, music is indispensable.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs that are perfect for sports day, especially ones that let you really feel the spirit of youth! From tracks with refreshing melodies, to songs about friendship, to tunes that make you want to start running—these are all classics packed with youthful passion, so be sure to use them as a reference!
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[Youth Songs] Songs that liven up sports days and athletic festivals. Tracks that color the competition setting (31–40)
OrangeSPYAIR
A heart-thumping number where the bittersweetness of youth coexists with optimism.
The lyrics, which look back on past memories while singing of hope for the future, are particularly striking.
Released in February 2024, this track was used as the theme song for the film Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle and became a major talking point.
It marks SPYAIR’s fourth collaboration with the Haikyu!! series.
Fresh and energetic, the song is perfect to listen to before an important game or competition.
It will surely give a gentle push to your back as you believe in yourself and move forward.
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a rock band known for handling numerous tie-ins with movies and commercials, earning popularity especially among young people with their colorful sound.
Among their songs, the one that’s perfect for sports days and field days is “StaRt.” This track is included on their 2015 release “Variety” and has become a staple at their live shows.
The dazzling band sound that opens with a timpani roll is striking, and its classical melodic line makes it perfect for a celebratory stage for the whole school.
Let’s liven up the sports festival with this energetic youth anthem!
Brother BeatSnow Man
Snow Man is a male idol group that is active across a wide range of stages and variety shows.
They drew attention with acrobatic moves in their stage performances and concerts.
Their 2022 release Brother Beat is a party rock tune that blends nostalgic yet fresh sounds.
It was chosen as the theme song for the film Mr.
Osomatsu.
You can savor their stylish and passionate choral work.
Be sure to give it a listen—it’s a track that shines in all kinds of scenes at school sports days and athletic festivals.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
A masterpiece that delivers the brilliance of youth through music.
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE weaves refreshing melodies with lyrics that resonate deeply.
Released in April 2024, this track was also chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Oblivion Battery.” It portrays the determination to keep moving forward despite the anxieties and doubts of youth, making it perfect for entrance scenes at sports days and athletic festivals.
Its energetic sound and hope-filled lyrics will give participants a powerful push.
Highly recommended for those who break a sweat with their teammates and carve a page of their youth.
DREAMERIkuta Rira
A gemlike ballad that powerfully conveys passion for dreams and a deep love of music.
Standing at life’s crossroads, its lyrics gently support young people chasing their precious dreams, celebrating the beauty of staying true to oneself.
Sung by Rira Ikuta, the song was released in March 2025 alongside the album Hyakka Ryouran and drew wide attention as an insert song in the drama Paripi Komei.
Because she has devoted herself to music since childhood, her true-to-life expressiveness lends words that move the heart.
As a finale track for school sports days and festivals, it’s sure to become a cherished song that colors a page of youth.
[Youth Songs] Songs that liven up sports days and athletic festivals. Tracks that color the tournament scene (41–50)
A Little Love SongAmatsuki
Speaking of ‘Chiisana Koi no Uta,’ it’s one of the signature songs by the rock band MONGOL800 and remains a classic staple of the Japanese rock scene, but in this article I’ll dare to introduce a cover version! It’s a cover by Amatsuki, a popular singer especially among younger generations.
His beautiful vocals offer a different charm from the original, yet the same sense of drive and sweet, bittersweet emotion found in the original remains intact.
Covers of masterpieces like this are wonderful too, aren’t they?
FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
Now a band boasting nationwide popularity, Official Hige Dandism released “Shukumei” in 2019.
It’s a song that cheers on the days spent preparing for sports day and encourages students on the big day itself.
The passionate band sound intertwined with the bright tones of a brass band resonates deeply.
Many will relate to lyrics that honestly express inner anxiety and doubt.
No matter what difficulties lie ahead, this song teaches the importance of forging ahead as yourself.
Be sure to play this number to make an already heated sports day even more exciting.