[Latest & Classic] Recommended Western Music BGM for Sports Day & Athletic Festivals [2026]
At school sports days and athletic meets, BGM is crucial—not only for boosting the overall atmosphere, but also for motivating the students.
In the past, the go-to choices tended to be classic pieces like “Orpheus in the Underworld,” but in recent years, popular Western tracks from platforms like TikTok have also been used.
In this article, we’ve put together a selection of stylish Western songs to liven up your sports day or athletic festival, aimed at teachers who are struggling with choosing BGM.
We’ll focus on tracks that reflect the latest trends, and in the latter half we’ll also introduce timeless classics, so be sure to use this as a reference.
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[Latest & Classic] Recommended Western Music BGM for Sports Day & Athletic Festival [2026] (71–80)
Despacito ft. Daddy YankeeLuis Fonsi
Luis Fonsi’s classic “Despacito ft.
Daddy Yankee,” with an unforgettable intro that begins with a rich, soulful flamenco guitar tone.
The song was released in 2017.
Around the same time, the music video was uploaded to YouTube, and in just eight months it surpassed approximately 3.8 billion views.
It became explosively popular.
The addition of hip-hop elements to a reggae foundation gives it an especially catchy, danceable groove!
Here With Me Feat. CHVRCHESMarshmello
This song is “Here With Me,” a collaboration between the globally popular producer Marshmello and the Glasgow-born band CHVRCHES.
Its emotional melody and lyrics are truly moving.
A school sports day that everyone—teachers and students alike—works on together over time.
There must have been tough moments along the way.
Even so, the fact that everyone persevered without giving up will become a lifelong memory.
If this song plays toward the end of the sports day, when you’re filled with both physical fatigue and a sense of accomplishment, it will create a moment that stays in your heart forever.
Beat ItMichael Jackson
When it comes to classic tracks for sports days, you can’t leave out Michael Jackson’s “Beat It.” Its famously iconic guitar riff is instantly recognizable the moment you hear it.
The combination of an R&B-flavored drum machine beat with hard rock guitar sounds felt incredibly fresh and stirs up a fighting spirit.
Three legendary guitarists took part in this track, and the one most often talked about is Eddie Van Halen.
There’s even a story that the speakers caught fire while he was recording the guitar solo.
Quite literally, it’s a blazing, fiery track!
get him back!Olivia Rodrigo
Born in 2003 in the United States, Olivia Rodrigo is a young singer-songwriter.
Having taken singing and acting lessons from an early age and worked as an actress in Disney Channel drama series, Olivia shot to fame when her debut single “drivers license,” released in January 2021, hit No.
1 on the U.S.
charts and became a worldwide smash.
In September 2023, she released her second album, Guts, about two years after her previous work, Sour.
The track “get him back!” featured on the album is an ambitious piece that sets the feelings of a woman still hung up on a past romance to a rock-infused sound.
Olivia enjoys high recognition among young people, and her dynamic sound is sure to energize events like school sports days and festivals.
Baby (Breakbot Remix)PNAU
With a retro sound that lets listeners of all ages groove along, this is “Baby,” a track released in 2013 by Pnau, an electronica trio from Australia! Gentle yet sophisticated piano, nostalgic drum beats, and a bassline that gets the audience moving—it’s a wonderfully easy-to-listen-to song.
The slightly distant children’s vocals also create a lovely atmosphere.
It’s an adorable track that would be perfect for lower elementary school kids to dance to!