Morodok Techo National Stadium — Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Morodok Techo National Stadium is Cambodia’s largest and newest national stadium and the centerpiece of the Morodok Techo National Sports Complex in Phnom Penh’s Chroy Changvar area. Construction of the main stadium began in 2017 and it was completed in 2021, with the project receiving major financial support from China. The stadium was built as the centerpiece for Cambodia’s hosting of the 2023 Southeast Asian Games and ASEAN Para Games. It can accommodate approximately 60,000 spectators, making it one of the largest stadiums in Southeast Asia.
The stadium is also notable for its unusual architecture. Its exterior was designed to resemble a large sailing ship, while the surrounding water and landscaping incorporate ideas associated with Cambodia’s traditional architecture and the national rumduol flower. The stadium has become an important landmark for modern Phnom Penh and is used for major football matches, athletics, international sporting competitions, ceremonies and other large-scale events. It hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2023 SEA Games and has also hosted international football and cricket.
What Tourists Can See & Do
Highlights:
- 60,000-seat national stadium
- Home venue for major Cambodian national football matches
- Major SEA Games 2023 venue
- International football and regional competitions
- Large opening and closing ceremonies
- Athletics and other sporting events
- Part of a much larger sports complex
- Aquatic centre with swimming and diving facilities
- Indoor sports facilities for basketball, volleyball, futsal and other sports
- Distinctive sailing-ship architectural design
- Large surrounding sports complex worth exploring
- One of Phnom Penh’s major modern sporting landmarks
Events
The stadium regularly hosts football, athletics, international sporting competitions, ceremonies and major national events. Past major events include the 2023 SEA Games, ASEAN Para Games, Cambodia national-team football matches and the 2024–25 AFC Challenge League Final. Event dates change throughout the year, so visitors should check the National Sports Complex schedule before travelling.
Visitor & Contact Information
Address: Ly Yongphat Street, Sangkat Prek Tasek, Khan Chroy Changvar, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phone: +855 23 229 888
Email: info@nsc.gov.kh
Managed by: National Sports Complex (NSC), Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport
Capacity: Approximately 60,000
Best for: Football, athletics, major sporting events, ceremonies and large international events.
Tourist tip: If you are visiting Phnom Penh specifically to attend an event, check the official schedule first because access to different parts of the sports complex can vary depending on competitions and other activities. The official NSC also lists its latest events and provides the stadium contact information.
National Olympic Stadium — Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The National Olympic Stadium is one of Cambodia’s most famous sporting landmarks. Construction began in the early 1960s and the stadium opened in 1964. It was designed by renowned Cambodian architect Vann Molyvann, one of the leading figures of Cambodia’s New Khmer Architecture movement. The design uses large earthworks, open spaces and distinctive concrete structures to create a stadium suited to Phnom Penh’s hot climate. Despite its name, Cambodia has never hosted the Olympic Games, and the stadium was not an Olympic venue.
The stadium has played an important role in Cambodia’s sporting history for more than 60 years. It has hosted international football, athletics, regional competitions, national celebrations and major public events. It was also associated with the 1966 GANEFO games, an important international sporting event held in Phnom Penh during the Cold War era. More recently, the stadium was renovated and used for football during the 2023 Southeast Asian Games, while Cambodia’s national football team continues to play important matches there. The current event capacity is commonly listed at around 30,000 spectators, although older sources give higher figures for the stadium’s historical configurations.
What Tourists Can See & Do
Highlights:
- Historic 1964 National Olympic Stadium
- Designed by famous Cambodian architect Vann Molyvann
- Important example of New Khmer Architecture
- Home venue for major Cambodian football matches
- International football and sporting competitions
- Part of the larger National Sports Complex
- Popular place for local residents to walk, run and exercise
- Distinctive stadium architecture and large concrete structures
- Swimming and other sports facilities are located within the wider complex
- Located in central Phnom Penh, making it relatively convenient for tourists
- Interesting stop for visitors interested in Cambodian history, architecture and sport
Major Events & Sports
The stadium has hosted Cambodia national-team football, international football matches, athletics, regional competitions and other sporting events. Recent international matches include Cambodia’s games against Hong Kong and Bhutan in June 2026, as well as earlier FIFA/AFC and ASEAN competitions.
The stadium also has a second side that tourists may enjoy: it functions as a major public exercise area, with people using the surrounding paths and stadium facilities for running and walking, particularly in the cooler morning and evening hours. National Sports Complex oversees the national sports facilities.
Visitor & Contact Information
Address: Charles de Gaulle Boulevard, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Stadium: National Olympic Stadium / Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium
Capacity: Approximately 30,000 for current events
Opened: 1964
Architect: Vann Molyvann
Main use: Football, athletics, sporting events and public recreation
Phone listed for the stadium: +855 86 734 905
Tourist tip: The National Olympic Stadium and Morodok Techo National Stadium are two completely different stadiums. The Olympic Stadium is the historic, centrally located venue from the 1960s, while Morodok Techo is the newer 60,000-seat national stadium. For FestivalEvents, I would definitely list both as separate major Phnom Penh venues.
Prince Stadium — Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Prince Stadium, officially known as Visakha Stadium, is a modern football stadium in the Sen Sok area of Phnom Penh and the home ground of Visakha FC, one of Cambodia’s leading professional football clubs. The stadium holds approximately 15,000 spectators and is primarily designed for football, giving it a much more intimate club-stadium atmosphere than the 30,000-seat National Olympic Stadium or the huge 60,000-seat Morodok Techo National Stadium. The stadium became known as Prince Stadium in 2020, when the name change was formally announced at a Visakha FC event.
The stadium is an important part of Cambodia’s modern football scene. It was used as a venue during the 2023 Southeast Asian Games, and Visakha FC plays its home matches there during Cambodian Premier League competition. The venue has floodlights for evening matches and is primarily a football destination rather than a general-purpose concert and entertainment stadium. For tourists, a match day is likely to be the best opportunity to experience the stadium, Cambodian professional football and the local supporter atmosphere.
What Tourists Can See & Do
Highlights:
- 15,000-seat modern football stadium
- Home of Visakha FC
- Cambodian Premier League football
- Venue used during the 2023 Southeast Asian Games
- Evening football matches under floodlights
- Modern football-focused stadium
- Good venue for experiencing Cambodian professional sports
- Located in Sen Sok, away from the older central Phnom Penh stadiums
- Smaller capacity provides a more intimate football atmosphere
- Worth checking the football schedule when planning a Phnom Penh visit
Events & Sports
The main events are Visakha FC home matches and Cambodian Premier League games, along with selected cup and regional football matches. Football schedules can change, so FestivalEvents should link visitors to the current team/competition schedule rather than publishing old fixtures as upcoming events.
Visitor & Contact Information
Name: Prince Stadium / Visakha Stadium
Address: 307 Plov Lum, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Area: Sen Sok
Capacity: Approximately 15,000
Main use: Professional football and major football events
Home club: Visakha FC
Phone listed: +855 15 242 228
FestivalEvents highlight: Prince Stadium is the club-football stadium to know in Phnom Penh — National Olympic Stadium is the historic landmark, Morodok Techo is the giant national stadium, and Prince/Visakha is the modern 15,000-seat home of Visakha FC. That gives you three distinctly different major stadium listings for Phnom Penh.