Western Songs Ranking That Hype Up Sports Days and Athletic Festivals [2025]

Good TimeCarly Rae Jepsen22rank/position

Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen – Good Time (Official Video)

Since its release in 2012, this staple has been popular at sports days and athletic festivals across the country: Good Time, a collaboration between Carly Rae Jepsen and electropop artist Owl City.

The sparkling, effervescent synthesizer tones are perfect for the glittering, refreshing coming-of-age event that is the sports festival! The song’s theme is “having a great time.” If everyone listens to the same track and gets fired up together, you’re sure to make your sports festival an unforgettable memory for life!

SingEd Sheeran23rank/position

Ed Sheeran – Sing [Official Music Video]

Starting with passionate guitar strumming, this track combines a wild vibe with Ed Sheeran’s beautiful vocal groove, making it an incredibly feel-good number.

The chorus’s rallying cry of “Sing!” leads into a crowd-friendly phrase that feels great to sing along to, guaranteed to lift everyone’s spirits.

It’s a wild tune that’s also a perfect fit as BGM for a sports day.

When I’m GoneAlesso, Katy Perry24rank/position

Alesso, Katy Perry – When I’m Gone (Official Music Video)

Alesso, a Swedish DJ who hails from the same country that produced world-renowned music producers like Avicii, teamed up with American singer-songwriter Katy Perry in 2021 to create “When I’m Gone,” a danceable number perfect for school sports festivals.

You can savor her powerful flow laid over a brisk rhythm.

The deep synth sounds reminiscent of house music are also a highlight.

Let’s liven up the sports festival with this high-energy dance tune!

SacrificeBebe Rexha25rank/position

Bebe Rexha – Sacrifice [Official Music Video]

A true dance music classic, “Sacrifice.” This track was released in 2021 by American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha and is included on the album “Better Mistakes,” released the same year.

Though it runs only about two and a half minutes, its catchy melody, shimmering piano sounds, and driving drum beat make for an undeniably cool vibe from start to finish.

Be sure to check it out.

One in a MillionBebe Rexha & David Guetta26rank/position

Bebe Rexha & David Guetta – One in a Million (Official Music Video)

Bebe Rexha is a pop singer-songwriter from the United States, and David Guetta is a DJ and music producer from France.

Their collaboration, “One in a Million,” released in August 2023, fuses club, dance, EDM, and pop.

Rexha’s soaring vocals passionately deliver lyrics that evoke a fateful encounter and a special bond, while Guetta’s uptempo beats and synths are guaranteed to ignite the dance floor.

It’s a track that will undoubtedly elevate high-energy, fast-paced events like school sports festivals, so be sure to give it a spin.

We Will Rock You (Dean Cohen Remix)Queen27rank/position

Queen – We Will Rock You (Dean Cohen Remix)

When it comes to classic sports day anthems, Queen’s “We Will Rock You” is the one, right? That stomping, the clapping, and Freddie Mercury’s rousing calls—it’s the perfect track to fire up the competitors’ fighting spirit.

In 2018, Queen’s biographical film “Bohemian Rhapsody” was a huge hit.

Even so, there are still lots of kids who look blank and go, “What song is this?” Unfortunately, to ears tuned to modern pop, it just doesn’t sound familiar.

But I totally understand teachers who want those kids to appreciate how great Queen is.

In times like that, let’s meet in the middle and get them used to this remix version first! Don’t worry—this song will surely spark their interest in Queen!

SugarMaroon 528rank/position

Maroon 5 – Sugar (Official Music Video)

They’re famous for their cool music video full of happiness and surprises thanks to their big-hearted gesture, but above all, it’s the groove and the cool vocals on this track that make it outstanding.

Unlike the heavily embellished arrangements you often hear in Japanese hit songs, this one keeps it simple and cool with a light, effortless performance that still builds excitement.

It’s a breezy track that loosens you up and sends you into the fray with confidence.