The funeral for Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, is scheduled for Sunday, September 21st. Organizers are making efforts to ensure that costs are manageable so it remains accessible to the public.
Details on the Funeral
This event will celebrate Kirk’s American spirit, featuring a red, white, and blue dress code. The ceremony will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, which serves as the home for the Arizona Cardinals.
Doors will open at 8 AM local time, with the formal program beginning at 11 AM.
Participating in the Ceremony
While attending is free, fans are advised to register online for tickets. Organizers encourage attendees to arrive early and noted that seating inside the stadium operates on a “first come, first served” basis, though overflow accommodation will be available at a nearby location.
The stadium has a regular capacity of around 63,400 but can host over 73,000 for larger gatherings. The overflow area, known as the Desert Diamond Arena, is located less than a mile away and can hold approximately 20,000 people.
Further details about the events will be provided to attendees the evening before the service.
Viewing Options for the Service
Mourners unable to attend in person can watch the funeral live through various news networks, including affiliates of Fox and CBS. It’s possible that Turning Point USA will also stream the service since they have done so for previous events honoring their founders.
Expected Attendees and Security
Given the presence of notable figures, security will be heightened around both stadiums. Notable speakers include President Trump, Vice President Vance, and close friends of Kirk’s family.
Kirk’s widow, Erika, has also made headlines recently with the filing of a protection order concerning her husband’s alleged assailant, Tyler Robinson.
Other speakers will primarily come from the Trump administration, including notable figures like RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, both of whom participated in a previous memorial at the Kennedy Center.
Tucker Carlson, a former Fox News host, is set to coordinate a fundraising effort for the Kirk family, alongside remarks from a secretary in the War Room of Pete Hegseth.
