Western pop/rock cheer songs recommended for sports days and athletic festivals. Cheer songs from around the world.

Cake By The OceanDNCE

DNCE – Cake By The Ocean

This is the ultimate party rock tune dedicated to the boys of the rock band DNCE.

The title “Cake By The Ocean” may seem like a strange combination at first glance, but we’ll leave it to your imagination what the “cake” stands for.

The calmly repeating bass refrain loops with a satisfying groove, and the chorus builds into a stylishly uplifting rock tune you can really get hyped to.

Get LuckyDaft Punk

Daft Punk – Get Lucky (Full Video)

This track by Daft Punk is perfect for school sports days and athletic festivals.

With its disco-inspired rhythm and catchy melody, it creates a humorous, breezy vibe that unites everyone the moment the floor fills up.

Released in April 2013, the song features Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers, and was completed after an 18-month production period.

It became an international phenomenon, winning multiple awards at the 56th Grammy Awards.

Its familiar sound is instantly approachable and guaranteed to lift your spirits.

When you want to brighten the atmosphere or add color to a special day, you can’t go wrong with this choice.

The Final CountdownEurope

Europe – The Final Countdown (Official Video)

A song by Europe, a hard rock band from Sweden that can be described as a progenitor of Nordic metal, with classical arrangements and high-pitched vocals.

It’s the lead single from their third album, The Final Countdown, and many people in Japan can recognize it from the intro alone, since it’s been used in various contexts.

The beat, which evokes a strong, purposeful stride, boosts your spirits before a big moment.

With its majestic synth sound and powerful vocals pushing you forward, it’s guaranteed to hype up any school sports day or athletic event as the perfect BGM.

SomedayFlipsyde

Flipsyde – Someday (Revised)

When it comes to music genres perfect for school sports days and athletic festivals, hip-hop is the top choice, isn’t it? Not the relaxed, slow flow of trap, but the driving, fast-paced hip-hop of the 2000s feels ideal for intense events like sprint races.

“Someday,” a classic by Flipsyde, is a rock-tinged hip-hop track with an exhilarating sense of momentum throughout.

The dynamic progression created by the smooth vocals and New School-style rap is truly breathtaking!

My GenerationLimp Bizkit

Limp Bizkit – My Generation

A track by Limp Bizkit, who defined an era with their fusion of metal and hip-hop into a nu-metal mixture sound.

It’s the second single from their third album, “Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water,” a catchy number featuring driving rap laced with lyrical, emotive lines.

The edgy guitar riffs and tight beats crank up the energy to the point where you can’t help but move your body.

With arrangements that pack in hooks from both metal and hip-hop, this metal track lights a competitive fire and is perfect for amping up school sports days and athletic festivals.

FaintLinkin Park

Faint (Official Music Video) [4K UPGRADE] – Linkin Park

The seventh single by Linkin Park, hailed as “the best-selling music band of the 21st century,” which had a tremendous impact on the rock scene from the 2000s onward.

From the catchy synth phrase to the heavy guitar riff built on octave playing, this track is packed with Linkin Park’s coolness.

Its screaming-infused vocals and tight beat are sure to amp up the excitement at school sports festivals and athletic meets.

A modern rock sound that raises the energy—an ideal number to play during competitions.

Good As HellLizzo

Lizzo – Good As Hell (Official Music Video)

Here is “Good as Hell,” an incredibly powerful track by American singer Lizzo.

Above all, her soulful voice is second to none, delivering an exhilarating feeling that makes strength well up from deep within.

Naturally, this song is also a reliable anthem, perfect for events like school sports days.

Whether it’s a footrace you run after listening to it or a tug-of-war you take on with everyone, you’ll feel more energized than ever and ready to face the challenge.