WATCH LIVE: Charlie Kirk Memorial Service — Featuring President Trump, Erika Kirk and More

Jennifer Bowers Bahney Sep 21st, 2025, 1:07 pm

The memorial for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk is scheduled to get underway on Sunday afternoon in Glendale, AZ.

Thousands of people arrived before sunrise to secure one of the 63,000 seats at State Farm Stadium. Once the overflow areas at Desert Diamond Arena next door are tallied, authorities expect upwards of 100,000 mourners to have shown up in person to celebrate the life of Charlie Kirk.

Security is high as the White House is set to send two planes full of Trump administration officials and staff for the memorial, according to press secretary Karoline Leavitt .

Dignitaries expected to speak about Kirk’s legacy include:

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