President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and others are expected to speak.
The memorial service for Charlie Kirk, political commentator and founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), will be held on Sept. 21 at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Kirk, 31, was shot and killed during the start of his American Comeback tour on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University in Orem.
Kirk, who is survived by his wife, Erika Kirk, and their two young children, will be eulogized by his wife as well as President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and others.
According to the TPUSA website, in lieu of flowers, the organization asks that mourners consider supporting the organization that he started at age 18, which plans to move forward with Erika Kirk at the helm.
The service for Charlie Kirk will start at 11 a.m. local time, but the doors will open at 8 a.m. According to the TPUSA site fightforcharlie.com, the dress code is “Sunday Best—Red, White, or Blue.” Attendees are asked to register for the event.
Some simulcasts have been announced in some locations, and the event will also be streamed on some platforms, as well as on Charlie Kirk’s Rumble account.
Venue and Event Details
In addition to the late TPUSA founder’s wife, the president and vice president, several other high-profile political figures are expected to attend, and possibly speak during the event.
Some of those figures include Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Director of National Security Tulsi Gabbard.
Other notable guests include White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, the president’s eldest child, Donald Trump Jr., political commentator Tucker Carlson, White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, and director of White House personnel Sergio Gor.
The worship portion of the event will be led by Chris Tomlin, Phil Wickham, and other notable faith leaders. There will also be performances by Lee Greenwood and Steve Amerson.
According to the venue, State Farm Stadium has fixed seating for more than 63,000 people and can expand to accommodate around 10,000 more.
“This event is first-come, first-served based on stadium capacity,” the announcement stated. “Indoor overflow will be available next door at the Desert Diamond Arena.”
The website also warned that “enhanced security measures are in place,” which could result in longer wait times, and that guests will not be permitted to enter with any bag, along with a number of other prohibited items.
