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

Sports days and cultural festivals bring together all grades, so they’re some of the most anticipated school events.

At these events, music is also a key element for energizing the venue!

Of course, Japanese songs are classics, but many people probably want to pick some stylish Western tracks too.

So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of Western pump-up songs that are perfect for sports days and athletic festivals!

From timeless tracks that make you want to start running the moment you hear them, to the latest hits hugely popular with younger generations, we’ve got a full lineup—use it as a reference for your playlist.

Playlist

Western pop/rock cheer songs recommended for sports days and athletic festivals. Cheer songs from around the world.
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1eastHigh HopesPanic! At The DiscoEntertainment that captivates the audience…
2eastAll StarSmash MouthWhile praising the radiance of youth, it encourages self-affirmation and taking on challenges...
3eastStrongerKanye WestWith courage to face adversity and the theme of personal growth…
4eastWavin’ FlagK’NAANA powerful song that conveys hope and courage
5eastAll I Do Is Win ft. T-Pain, Ludacris, Rick Ross, Snoop DoggDJ KhaledWith the obsession for success and victory as its theme, an American...
6east99 ProblemsJay ZPowerful guitar riffs and drum beats leave a strong impression...
7eastPump ItThe Black Eyed PeasFusing electropop with surf rock...
8eastMr. BrightsideThe KillersA classic by The Killers about a poignant, unrequited love
9eastIt’s My LifeBon JoviNot just hard rock fans, but music lovers of all kinds…
10eastWe Will Rock YouQueenAll the members will perform a worldwide smash hit number...
11eastBelieverImagine DragonsA track with a grand, open feeling is captivating, but...
12eastSTAR WALKIN’Lil Nas XLil Nas X’s music, with its powerful me…
13eastHot In HerreNellyWith a club sound brimming with heat and a blend of rap and R…
14eastHOPENFImpressive for its passionate beat and heartfelt lyrics...
15eastWake Me UpAviciiPlay upbeat music at sports days and cultural festival venues to keep the energy high…
16eastIt Won’t HappenKevin GatesMr. Kevin Gates was born in 1986 in Ameri...
17eastROCKSTAR ft. Roddy RicchDababyDaBaby’s third album track is…
18eastNot AfraidEminemThe songs by American rapper Eminem are...
19eastSurround Sound (feat. 21 Savage & Baby Tate)J.I.DThis work lays bare the darker side of contemporary society...
20eastWatch MeJadenA rapper whose father is Will Smith, Ji...
21eastSingEd SheeranIt begins with passionate guitar comping and then...
22eastShape of YouEd SheeranEd Sheeran’s incredibly famous global mega-hit…
23north_eastBurnDeep PurpleA pioneering hard rock band active since the 1960s…
24south_eastRunaway BabyBruno MarsPowerful vocals and a thrilling, fast-paced sound are captivating.
25eastParadiseColdplayA British rock ba… that is globally acclaimed
26eastWaka Waka (This Time for Africa)ShakiraWith a powerful, groovy rhythm and Afro…
27eastDo It To It (feat. Cherish)ACRAZEA DJ from New York State, USA, Ar...
28eastLight it Up (feat. Nyla & Fuse ODG) (Remix)Major LazerPowerful, based on dancehall and reggae...
29eastI Gotta FeelingThe Black Eyed PeasWith an energetic and positive message...
30eastMove Your FeetJunior SeniorThe Denma… who embodied the essence of dance music…
31eastUptown FunkMark RonsonDJ Mike Ronson’s insanely uplifting…
32eastWhat Do You Mean?Justin BieberIt begins with the ticking of a clock’s second hand, and Justin’s…
33eastShake It OffTaylor SwiftA signature song by Taylor Swift, with an up-tempo…
34eastCounting StarsOneRepublicA hit song that depicts the feelings of modern people
35eastGet LoudCoi LerayAn up-tempo cheer song filled with passionate feelings...
36eastPart Of MeKaty PerryCombining a powerful beat with a defiant message…
37eastStarshipsNicki MinajNicki Minaj, a rapper from Trinidad and Tobago, ni…
38eastAwake and AliveSkilletThe globally popular American Christian Lo...
39eastME!Taylor SwiftWhat an impressively colorful and cute music video…
40eastPoker FaceLady GagaAn American ... that enjoys a certain level of recognition even in Japan
41eastStronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)Kelly ClarksonA powerful beat and a catchy melody are impres...
42eastLet’s Get It StartedBlack Eyed PeasAn iconic song that makes you feel liberated at a party
43eastI Don’t CareEd Sheeran & Justin BieberEd Sheeran and Justin Bieber’s…
44eastDon’t Let Me Down ft. DayaThe ChainsmokersIts breathtaking songwriting and performa...
45eastTurn Down for WhatDJ Snake, Lil JonDon't stop the party! An energetic classic
46eastRoarKaty PerryA moving song about reclaiming one’s inner strength
47eastWatch Out For ThisMajor LazerAn explosive fusion of dancehall and EDM…
48eastHey MickeySweet CaliforniaA sweet love song, energetic and bright
49eastLose YourselfEminemThe film 8 Mile, which depicts his own life...
50eastVenomEminemThe American rapper Eminem…
51eastWe AreHollywood UndeadThe cool, heavy rock sound is so...
52eastPush ItKevin GatesThese days, even junior high and elementary school students naturally hip...
53eastMonsterSkilletA richly layered metal so… incorporating a variety of instruments
54eastEye Of The TigerSurvivorIt carries the meaning of “a survivor of American rock.”
55eastCAN’T HOLD US FEAT. RAY DALTONMacklemore & Ryan LewisAn energetic song that pushes your dreams forward
56eastBring Em OutT.I.A hip-hop track that conveys T.I.’s overwhelming success
57eastOn The Floor ft. PitbullJennifer LopezIt depicted a feverish night on the dance floor…
58eastCirclesPost MaloneThe rapper Post Malone’s mellow numb…
59eastGirlfriendAvril LavigneIt’s a song by a hugely popular Canadian singer. Co…
60eastAll NighterTiëstoA DJ and music producer from the Netherlands…
61eastSong 2BlurSpeaking of songs that are perfect for sports days and athletic festivals, ...
62eastWe Don’t Need a HeroEdguyA popular German melodic power metal ba...
63eastAll My Life ft. J. ColeLil DurkAbout Lil Durk and J. Cole...
64eastWalk This WayAerosmithAs a fiercely electrifying battle song, Aerosmi...
65eastWe Made It ft. Linkin ParkBusta RhymesThe hip-hop genius Busta Rhymes and…
66eastFight MusicD12A hip-hop [artist/group] active mainly around Detroit…
67eastI Want OutHelloweenA globally popular German melodic power...
68eastHUMBLE.Kendrick LamarIn today’s hip-hop, where skills tend to be undervalued...
69eastKick Out the JamsRage Against The MachineThe original is “Kick Out the Jams” sung by MC5…
70eastCan’t Be TouchedRoy Jones JrA world champion who conquered four weight classes in boxing...
71eastI Feel Like DancingJason MrazA straightforward way to say “I feel like dancing…”
72eastUnholySam Smith, Kim PetrasA bass drop in the intro that hits like a slam…
73eastRelative Ways…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of DeadThe perfect Western pop cheer song for sports days and athletic festivals, ‘Rel…’
74eastNever Surrender2PacThe legendary hip-hop king representing the West Coast…
75eastMy GirlsAnimal CollectiveSpeaking of songs that are perfect for sports days and athletic festivals, ...
76eastMusic Don’t DieApollo 440The power of energetic music enlivens school events...
77eastI Bet You Look Good on the Dance FloorArctic MonkeysWhen it comes to iconic songs that symbolize the early 2000s, ...
78eastCake By The OceanDNCEThe best message for the guys of the rock band DNCE…
79eastGet LuckyDaft PunkHere’s a song that’s perfect for sports days and athletic festivals...
80eastThe Final CountdownEuropeClassical arrangements and high-pitched vocals…
81eastSomedayFlipsydeThe perfect music genres for sports days and athletic festivals are…
82eastMy GenerationLimp BizkitA fusion of metal and hip-hop, a mixture...
83eastFaintLinkin Park“The music band said to have sold the most in the 21st century…”
84eastGood As HellLizzoThe American singer Lizzo is just too powerful...
85eastRooftopsLostprophetsThe British progressive rock band…
86eastThe Fight SongMarilyn MansonIndustrial metal and alterna...
87eastMemoriesMaroon 5Maroon 5’s mellow track “Memories”…
88eastOne More NightMaroon 5It is sometimes said to be “the best-selling artist in the world”…
89eastSugarMaroon 5Their wedding, filled with happiness and surprises...
90eastIma BossMeek Mill Feat. Rick RossA battle rapper who prides himself on top-tier strength, and now…
91eastJust to Get HighNickelbackThe Canadian hard [something], which enjoys a certain level of recognition in Japan…
92eastLounge ActNirvanaA driving rhythm that stirs a sense of exhilaration…
93eastThe Meaning of SoulOasisOasis's 'The Meaning of…'
94eastVictoriousPanic! At The DiscoSkillfully expressing frenzy and exhilaration, perfect for sports days and other athletic events…
95eastMisery BusinessParamoreTo the Grammy Award–winning three-piece band...
96eastHappyPharrell WilliamsNot only in music, but also in fashion and art pro...
97eastUm Chagga LaggaPixiesAt sports days and athletic festivals, 'Um Chagga…'
98eastWith MeSUM41An American hit pop-punk band’s...
99eastChandelierSiaThat scream-like, so powerful and too beautiful sa...
100eastClap Your HandsSiaDanceable and energetic music is great for exercise...
101eastDance to the MusicSly & The Family StoneWhen it comes to music that’s perfect for sports days and athletic festivals, …
102eastMy Mathematical MindSpoonAt sports days and athletic festivals, music energizes the venue...
103eastStor EiglassSquarepusherIntroducing the best Western cheer songs perfect for sports days and athletic festivals...
104eastC’est La VieStereophonicsAs a Western pop anthem indispensable for sports days and athletic festivals…
105eastMatter of TimeSurfer BloodThe indie rock band Sur from Florida…
106eastFace Off (feat. Joey Cool, King Iso & Dwayne Johnson)Tech N9neThe American rapper, Tech N9ne’s...
107eastStraight Out The Gate (Feat. Serj Tankian)Tech N9ne『Straight Out The Ga…
108eastCome TogetherThe BeatlesThe rock legends of the West Coast, the Beatles gave birth to…
109eastI Fought the LawThe ClashA powerful, hardcore, soul-shaking sound…
110eastRock & Roll High SchoolThe RamonesEmbodying the rebellious spirit of youth and a love for rock ’n’ roll…
111eastStreet Fighting ManThe Rolling StonesCharacterized by fierce guitar riffs and powerful drums...
112eastBlinding LightsThe WeekndCanadian R&B singer, The Weeknd…
113eastSeven Nation ArmyThe White StripesThe song, marked by a thrilling sense of speed and a striking guitar riff, is...
114eastHead Above WaterTheory Of A DeadmanCanada’s popularity discovered by Nickelback…
115eastI ExhaleUnderworldBeats that shake the dance floor, and a city at dawn…
116eastGetchooWeezerA melody brimming with a sense of speed and powerful guitar ri...
117eastPOWERKanye WestGaining popularity for their high-level skills and distinctive sampling…
118eastTruth HurtsLizzoA simple piano refrain sounded a bit goofy...
119eastEasy LoveSigalaWith a finger snap and childlike innocence…
120eastLocked Out of HeavenBruno MarsThis song just has a great groove, and the vocals’ ki…
121eastBeautiful NowZeddThe dance be- of Zedd, the DJ and producer...