How to attend Charlie Kirk’s funeral in Arizona

The funeral for Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk is set for Sunday, Sept. 21, and organizers are sparing no expense to make it as accessible to the public as possible — save for heightened security measures in place to protect the lineup of high-ranking government officials expected to be in attendance.

When and where the funeral will take place

Kirk’s funeral, an American-themed celebration with a red, white and blue dress code, will be held at the State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Arizona on Saturday.

Doors are set to open at 8 a.m. local time, but the program itself won’t begin until 11 a.m., according to the funeral website.

How to attend the memorial service

Attendance is free, but fans should register online to get a ticket in order to attend, according to the website.

Organizers encouraged fans of Kirk to arrive early and carpool if possible. They noted that admission inside the stadium will be on a “first come, first served” basis, but that overflow will be available at the nearby Desert Diamond Arena.

The State Farm Stadium typically holds a whopping 63,400 people, but can stretch to accommodate more than 73,000 for larger events, according to the venue. The Desert Diamond Arena, which is less than a mile away from the megadome, can fit around 20,000 people.

Organizers said further event guidance and instructions will be sent to attendees the evening before the service.

How to watch the memorial service

Beyond the stadiums, mourners near and far will be able to watch the funeral live online through multiple news networks, including many Fox and CBS affiliates. It will also likely be streamed by Turning Point USA, given that the organization has livestreamed previous memorial services for its founder.

What to expect

Security will be tight between both stadiums. The speakers set to deliver remarks feature a laundry list of White House officials, including President Trump and Vice President Vance, who was a close friend of Kirk.

Kirk’s widow, Erika, will also deliver remarks. Just yesterday, a pre-trial protective order was filed on her behalf while her husband’s alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson, is behind bars.

The rest of the speakers primarily come from the Trump Administration’s cabinet, including Secretary of Health and Human Services RFK Jr. and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who both spoke at Kirk’s memorial at the Kennedy Center.

Fox News alums Tucker Carlson, who organized a fundraiser for the Kirk family through his nicotine pouch company, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will also speak at the funeral.