Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, passed away after being shot at Utah Valley University on September 10.

A public memorial service will be held this Sunday, September 21, to honour his legacy.

The service will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, and is expected to attract thousands of mourners, including several prominent political figures, including President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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During the event, Kirk’s wife, Erika Kirk, will be speaking. Turning Point USA, the organisation Kirk led until his passing, is the organiser of the memorial.

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When and where to watch Charlie Kirk’s memorial

The funeral service will take place on Sunday, September 21, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

Doors will open at 8 am local time, and the formal program will begin at 11am local time. For those unable to attend in person, the event will be livestreamed through Kirk’s Rumble account, starting at 11am ET (8:30pm IST).

Various news outlets, including several Fox and CBS affiliates, will also provide coverage of the service.

While no official statement has confirmed whether the ceremony will feature an open casket, sources report that Charlie Kirk will be laid to rest in Phoenix.

Can you attend Charlie Kirk’s funeral?

The funeral is open to the public and free to attend, though registration is required through the official website.

Entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on the stadium’s seating capacity.

The dress code calls for “Sunday best” attire in red, white, or blue. State Farm Stadium, with a capacity of 63,400, can accommodate up to 73,000 for larger events, and nearby Desert Diamond Arena, located just a mile away, can hold around 20,000 people.

Guest list for Charlie Kirk’s memorial service

Numerous influential figures will be speaking at the event including Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, President Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance.

Other high-profile speakers include Secretaries Marco Rubio, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Pete Hegseth, along with public figures such as Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump Jr., Tucker Carlson, Stephen Miller, and Sergio Gor.

Turning Point USA has hinted that additional speakers may be announced as the event approaches. The organisation has said that this service will not just be a farewell, but a celebration of Charlie Kirk’s extraordinary life and lasting impact.