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Wat Roka (វត្តសិម្ពលីវនារាម ហៅ វត្តរកា) is one of Battambang’s most exciting Kun Khmer temple arenas, located around 5km west of Krong Battambang in Sangkat Ou Mal, Phum Voat Roka. A living monastery combined with a passionate fight venue, Wat Roka regularly hosts big events such as “V-Active Kun Khmer” and “Aram Kun Khmer”, featuring local stars, rising champions, and KKB fighters.

If you love authentic Cambodian boxing, traditional pagoda atmosphere, loud crowd, drums and Khmer fight culture, Wat Roka is a place you must visit. 🇰🇭🥊

Wat Roka Kun Khmer Arena Overview
Location & How to Get There
“V-Active Kun Khmer” at Wat Roka (2025)
“Aram Kun Khmer” Finals – 11 June 2025
KKB Fighters to Watch at Wat Roka
Schedule, Tickets & Live Stream
Nearby Kun Khmer Arenas in Battambang
FAQ – Wat Roka Kun Khmer Arena

1. Wat Roka Kun Khmer Arena Overview 🛕🥊

Khmer name: វត្តសិម្ពលីវនារាម (វត្តរកា)
Location: Phum Voat Roka, Sangkat O’Mal, Krong Battambang, Battambang Province, Cambodia
Type: Contemporary monastery & pagoda, Kun Khmer temple arena, ancient remains & culture site

Wat Roka is a traditional Cambodian pagoda that transforms into a powerful Kun Khmer arena during fight nights. The combination of sacred grounds, local monks, village families and top fighters creates a unique atmosphere that you cannot feel in a normal stadium.

During events, the pagoda grounds fill with:

Local fans shouting for their home fighters 🎺
Traditional live music and drum beats 🎼
Vendors selling Khmer food and drinks 🍜
Young fighters dreaming to become the next star of Kun Khmer ⭐

For more information about Kun Khmer rules, history and culture, you can also explore: Kun Khmer – History & Culture.

2. Location & How to Get There 📍

Wat Roka is located about 5km west of Battambang city, in Sangkat O’Mal, Krong Battambang, Battambang Province.

From Battambang city center you can:

🛵 Take a moto or tuk-tuk directly to Wat Simplivanaram (Wat Roka)
🚗 Ask your driver for “វត្តរកា សង្កាត់អូរម៉ាល់ បាត់ដំបង”
📱 Use Google Maps and search for “Wat Roka Battambang”

Many visitors combine a temple visit in the afternoon with street food, then stay for the fights that usually start around 6:00 PM.

To discover more arenas across the country, check out: Boxing Arenas in Cambodia.

3. “V-Active Kun Khmer” at Wat Roka (2025) 🏅

Wat Roka has hosted the exciting “V-Active Kun Khmer” competition, bringing together young talents and local champions from Battambang and other provinces.

📅 Event dates: Two nights, 25–26 November 2025
📍 Venue: Wat Simplivanaram (Wat Roka), Sangkat O’Mal, Battambang City, Battambang Province
🕕 Start time: 6:00 PM

During this event, special categories gave young fighters a chance to shine:

🏆 25 kg champion – wins a belt + 2,000,000 riel
🏆 48 kg champion – wins a belt + 2,000,000 riel
✈️ Belt holders earn the opportunity to compete abroad, representing Cambodian Kun Khmer

The atmosphere during “V-Active Kun Khmer” at Wat Roka is intense – the temple lights, the crowd, the drums and the children cheering for their favorite fighters create a true Kun Khmer festival.

To follow future youth and amateur events, keep an eye on: Kun Khmer Fights & Video Replays.

4. “Aram Kun Khmer” Finals – 11 June 2025 🥇

One of the most special nights at Wat Roka is the “អារាម គុនខ្មែរ – Aram Kun Khmer” program, when four pagoda champions meet in a grand final to fight for a prestigious belt.

Khmer Announcement:

ថ្ងៃទី ១១ ខែមិថុនា ឆ្នាំ ២០២៥ ស្ថិតនៅ វត្តសិម្ពលីវនារាម ហៅ វត្តរកា សង្កាត់អូរម៉ាល់ ក្រុងបាត់ដំបង ខេត្តបាត់ដំបង វេលាម៉ោង ៦ ល្ងាចតទៅ 🕕

🥊 កម្មវិធី «អារាមគុនខ្មែរ» ឈានដល់វគ្គផ្ដាច់ព្រ័ត្រ ជំនួបម្ចាស់ពាន ៤ វត្តផ្សេងៗគ្នា ត្រៀមប្រជែងខ្សែក្រវាត់លោកគ្រូ ម៉ា សេរី ទម្ងន់ ៥១ គ.ក្រ

🏆 ម្ចាស់ពានវត្តរកា: រិទ្ធី វីរៈ (Rithy Virak)
🏆 ម្ចាស់ពានវត្តអូរជុំ: មិត្ត ស៊ីណាន (Mit Sinan)
🏆 ម្ចាស់ពានវត្តស្លខ្លាញ់: មាស សុវណ្ណសា (Meas Sovannsa)
🏆 ម្ចាស់ពានវត្តអន្លង់កូប: ភី ដេវីត (Phi David)

Question for fans: តើនរណាជាម្ចាស់ខ្សែក្រវាត់ប្រាក់ លោកគ្រូតា ម៉ា សេរី? Who will become the owner of the silver belt of Master Ta Ma Serey? 🥇

In addition, fans could see famous names like King Kong, Borin and Chao Chek ready to show their skills at the “Aram Kun Khmer” ring in Wat Roka, together with special local masters.

These temple events help to:

Promote local fighters from Battambang and surrounding areas
Support the tradition of Kun Khmer in pagodas
Offer a real ring experience to young athletes before they move to big TV shows and international cards

5. KKB Fighters to Watch at Wat Roka ⭐

Wat Roka is also a home stage for fighters connected to KKB Kun Khmer Boxing Battambang Club & Gym. Fans are invited to support KKB fighters every time they appear at temple events.

Some of the names highlighted during live promotions include:

Art Rychat – aggressive style, always pushing forward
Vin Ratha – technical fighter with sharp knees and elbows

During announcements, fans are encouraged:

EN: “Guess which player will take the belt of Master Ta? Come watch live and support KKB fighters at Wat Roka, Battambang.”
KH: «បងប្អូនទាយមើលថា កីឡាកររូបណា ជាម្ចាស់ខ្សែក្រវាត់ លោកគ្រូតា? សូមអញ្ជើញទស្សនាការផ្សាយផ្ទាល់ និងគាំទ្រអ្នកប្រយុទ្ធ KKB»

To explore more KKB fighters’ profiles, you can visit the rankings and fighter pages: Kun Khmer Rankings & Records.

6. Schedule, Tickets & Live Stream 📅📺

Schedules for Wat Roka temple fights may change depending on festivals, sponsors and local programs. Most events start around 6:00 PM, often on special religious days or weekends.

To follow upcoming Kun Khmer nights (including temple fights, TV arenas and big cards), check:

For many events, you can:

Go in person to Wat Roka for the full experience
Watch live streams or replays on partner channels and KKB platforms
Follow results on KKB’s schedule and rankings pages

7. Nearby Kun Khmer Arenas in Battambang 🏟️

If you are in Battambang to watch fights at Wat Roka, you may also want to visit other local arenas and clubs:

To explore even more locations, use the main arena hub: Boxing Arena Cambodia – Full List.

8. FAQ – Wat Roka Kun Khmer Arena ❓

8.1 When are Kun Khmer fights usually held at Wat Roka?

Fights are commonly scheduled in the evening, starting around 6:00 PM, especially during special programs such as “V-Active Kun Khmer” and “Aram Kun Khmer”. Always check the latest Kun Khmer schedule to confirm dates and times.

8.2 How can I get to Wat Roka from Battambang city?

Wat Roka is about 5km west of Battambang city. You can take a tuk-tuk or moto and ask for “វត្តសិម្ពលីវនារាម / វត្តរកា សង្កាត់អូរម៉ាល់”. Using Google Maps with “Wat Roka Battambang” will also guide you directly to the pagoda.

8.3 Do I need a ticket to watch fights at Wat Roka?

Some temple events are free with optional donations, while others may have a small entrance fee, especially when sponsored events like “V-Active Kun Khmer” are held. Check the event poster or follow KKB Kun Khmer Boxing for updated details.

8.4 What level of fighters can I see at Wat Roka?

You will see a mix of:

Local temple champions
Rising amateur and semi-pro fighters
Recognized names from KKB and other clubs

Pagoda events are an important step for young fighters before they move to big TV arenas and international promotions.

8.5 Are KKB fighters competing at Wat Roka?

Yes, KKB Kun Khmer Boxing Battambang regularly has fighters on temple cards, including at Wat Roka. Supporters are encouraged to cheer for athletes such as Art Rychat, Vin Ratha and many others when they appear on “Aram Kun Khmer” and “V-Active Kun Khmer” events.

8.6 Where can I find more information and replays?

For schedules, replays, rankings and training content, visit:

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