start of the match
試合開始だ
The match is starting.
— Carandiru (2003)
試合開始です！
The match is underway!
— Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026)
いよいよ試合開始
The match is finally about to begin.
— ダンガル きっと、つよくなる (2016)
試合開始です