Recommended for sports festivals! Examples of funny slogans and how to come up with them

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One of the biggest events in student life, the sports festival is always an especially exciting occasion.

And the slogan displayed every year is one of the fun parts of the event, isn’t it?

In this article, we’ll be focusing on slogans that are “funny” among all the sports festival slogans!

Coming up with phrases and taglines from scratch can be enjoyable, but it’s definitely easier when you have some examples to use as references.

Feel free to use the ones we introduce just as they are, or expand on the ideas and make your own tweaks!

Be sure to raise a great slogan and make unforgettable memories at your sports festival!

Anime and manga quote arrangements (1–10)

Shut up! The winner takes it all.

It’s a slogan that conveys a greedy determination to win by any means necessary.

Since it’s a line from Gian, a character in the beloved anime Doraemon, it carries a straightforward, unpretentious emotion.

The word “Urusee!” (“Shut up!”) is also striking, and in the context of a sports festival, it feels like a forceful push that knocks away your anxieties.

It’s a phrase that not only expresses an obsession with victory but also communicates a strong will to rally and lead teammates.

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Victory is heavier than life.

A slogan that showcases a powerful determination to win—the ultimate goal of the sports festival.

It draws inspiration from the character Yukio Tonegawa’s line in Kaiji, “Money is heavier than life,” expressing a fierce obsession with victory.

It declares that winning is more important than life itself, which is usually valued above all else, and aims to heighten the drive toward triumph.

Taken as a character’s quote, it might come across as humorous, but to someone unfamiliar with it, that intense fixation on winning could feel pressuring.

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It’s okay, our class is the strongest.

It’s a slogan that exudes bold confidence while also providing a sense of reassurance.

The daring words, as if predicting victory, not only draw attention but also strengthen the team’s unity.

They convey a trust and confidence that say, “We’re fine as long as we have these teammates,” and will energize not only the competition but also cheering and decorations.

Incorporating motifs like crowns or shields into posters will boost visual impact.

It’s perfect for teams that want to showcase their class solidarity, and its balance of seriousness and playfulness will become a phrase that supports the team.

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If you give up, the sports festival ends right there.

A phrase adapted from a famous line spoken by a character in the manga SLAM DUNK serves as a slogan that pushes everyone who takes on competition forward.

When the score gap widens or you feel like you might lose, recalling these words should give you the strength to face ahead again.

Relays and team sports test your focus and stamina.

Seeing this slogan in those moments can give you the courage to launch into a final push.

Its conversational tone feels friendly and helps convey an important message.

Incorporating it into a poster can easily win the audience’s empathy and fill the entire venue with a sense of unity.

These words teach the value not only of victory, but of running through to the very end.

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We’ve already won the championship.

This is a slogan adapted from a famous line in the manga Fist of the North Star.

By asking why we’re already winning even before the competition begins, it ignites the spirit of the contest.

It conveys that the true value lies in the time spent building up daily practice, supporting one another, and sharing laughter with teammates.

This slogan reframes the wish to win the championship in a positive light, radiating confidence and pride.

Rather than focusing on rivals, it emphasizes our own effort, which leaves a strong impression and resonates with supporters as well.

It’s a proud phrase, perfect for a sports festival—easing pre-competition nerves while helping everyone bring out their best when it counts.

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Arrangement of commercial phrases and taglines (1–10)

Catchphrases from commercials often stick in your head after hearing them just once, right? How about parodying those CM lines for your slogan! If you weave in sports festival–related words and give them a twist, it’ll stand out even more.

The hallmark of a catchphrase is its memorable impact.

With some creativity and by skillfully incorporating various elements of the sports festival, you can craft a slogan that will be remembered for a lifetime!

Is it possible for Class ○ to win? It’s totally possible.

It’s a positive slogan that imagines our chances of winning and affirms them.

Inspired by phrases from Ariel laundry detergent commercials, its light, bouncy rhythm is part of the fun.

Drawing on the ads’ message—that even things that seem impossible can be solved with Ariel—let’s channel that spirit toward our own chances of victory.

Because the phrasing evokes laundry detergent, the fresh, clean vibe also perfectly suits a sports festival setting.

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You and the convenience store, the XX Festival

This is a twist on FamilyMart’s famous catchphrase, “With you, in combination, FamilyMart.” Try swapping out “FamilyMart” for the name of your sports festival and use it! It’s perfect for a sports festival where teams or pairs work together to take on events.

It conveys the spirit of the whole team uniting to tackle each competition.

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