Charlie Kirk’s funeral and memorial service expected to draw nearly 100,000 people to Arizona: Live updates

The public memorial service and funeral for Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, who was killed last week, will be held in Arizona on Sunday morning amid tight security.

Much of the Trump administration will be at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix, home to Kirk’s organization, Turning Point USA, and near Kirk’s home in Scottsdale.

Admission is free and on a first-come, first-served basis, though prospective attendees are encouraged to register for tickets online in advance.

The stadium is home to the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals and has a capacity of 63,000 people, which can be expanded to over 73,000 for larger events. The nearby Desert Diamond Arena will serve as overflow and can accommodate an additional 19,000 people.

In addition to the president, other speakers include Vice President JD Vance; Marco Rubio, Secretary of State; Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense; Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence; Susie Wiles, White House Chief of Staff; and Stephen Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff.

Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, who has taken on leadership of Turning Point USA, is also set to address attendees.