Top Songs to Hype Up Sports Day and Athletic Festivals [2026]

Goodbye DeclarationChinozo64rank/position

[Sang and Danced] Goodbye Declaration / Yuya Tegoshi feat. Maatazo

“Goodbye Sengen,” which gained popularity among people of all ages after a finger dance went viral on TikTok.

Released in 2020, the song was produced by the Vocaloid producer Chinozo.

Since it’s a tune many children are already familiar with, they should get used to the music quickly.

The finger dance performed by many is a bit complex and tricky with its finger movements, but it’s fine to simplify it while using the original choreography as a reference! Be sure to dance coolly through the non-chorus parts as well!

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[Ado] New Genesis (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)

Ado’s song “New Genesis,” with its story-like lyrics, is a track that’s often used at school sports festivals.

In the chorus, raise your hands energetically and use your whole body to express yourself, conveying the image of opening up a new era with bold movements.

When performing a mass game with a large group, keeping the choreography simple in the chorus makes it easier to synchronize and creates a sense of unity in the dance.

For practice, it’s recommended to break the routine into sections, and once you get used to it, start incorporating formation changes and other transitions.

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mayumi

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wacci “If You Laugh at the Sky” Music Video

wacci is a rock band that delivers music that fits seamlessly into everyday life.

Their song “Sora ni Waraeba,” included on the 2018 album Gunjō Refrain, empowers people striving toward their dreams and goals.

The lyrics unfold like a portrait of days spent working hard with classmates toward a school sports festival.

Even when things get tough, you can picture everyone overcoming it together.

With a warm band arrangement incorporating beautiful strings, it’s a moving song that resonates with the heart.

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ARASHI – GUTS ! [Official Music Video]

Arashi’s “GUTS!”—often used at school sports festivals—fills everyone with energy and a sense of unity the moment it starts playing, making it perfect for the closing ceremony.

It heightens the satisfaction of having taken part and the sense of accomplishment from the events, wrapping it all in an uplifting feeling.

With its lively, energetic rhythm, it’s great for ending with a group dance or some movement to enjoy that togetherness.

It might just make for a closing ceremony that leaves everyone excited for tomorrow.

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mayumi

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ONE OK ROCK "The Totally Sensational Dreamer"

Starting with a scene of heading out to face a challenge, ONE OK ROCK’s “Kanzen Kankaku Dreamer” is a perfect song for a sports day.

It’s a track that frequently grabs attention: it was used as the ending theme for the TBS variety show “Arabikidan,” and during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, a parody video titled “Kanzen Zaitaku Dreamer” was released.

With its unconditional hype and driving sense of speed, it’s highly recommended as BGM for relays or sprints.

It’s a cheering song that makes you want to shout your support at the top of your lungs!

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DISH// – No.1 [Official Video] (TV Anime “My Hero Academia” Season 5 Opening Theme / MY HERO ACADEMIA OPENING THEME)

A guitar-rock tune that powerfully resonates with a message of charging straight toward your goals with an unwavering heart! Released by DISH// in May 2021, this track stands out with its exhilarating piano and edgy guitar sound.

It embodies a strong will to keep moving toward the light of hope without losing sight of your destination, along with a determination to live authentically without making excuses.

Chosen as the opening theme for the first cour of Season 5 of the TV anime My Hero Academia, it won strong support from anime fans as well.

It’s a powerful cheering song you’ll want to hear when you need the courage to face forward—before an important match, in moments of anxiety, or anytime you’re preparing your heart for what’s ahead.

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Sambomaster / Starting to Shine and Run - MUSIC VIDEO

A heartwarming song from Sambomaster that delivers a straightforward message as a cheer anthem coloring a page of youth.

Centered on the belief in the miracle that each person can shine and the courage to start running toward it, it gently gives a push to those burdened with worries and anxieties.

Its powerful lyrics, which emphasize the importance of blooming in your own way without comparing yourself to others, resonate deeply.

Released in August 2018, it served as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama Cheer☆Dan, memorably enriching the story of high school students striving toward their dreams.

This work is recommended as a warm encouragement song that stands by people at moments like charging toward a goal with teammates at a sports festival, or taking a new first step.