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Charlie Kirk, conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, a well-known nonprofit organization, was tragically assassinated on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. Thousands of people are expected to attend memorial services for Kirk today at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
People arrive at State Farm Stadium ahead of Charlie Kirk's memorial service on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (Reuters/Cheney Orr)
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WHAT TO KNOW
- A massive memorial service for Charlie Kirk, 31, founder of Turning Point USA, will take place on Sunday, Sept. 21 in Glendale, Arizona, at State Farm Stadium.
- President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are anticipated to attend the memorial service for Kirk, whom both have described as a friend.
- State Farm Stadium, home to the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, has the capacity to host 63,400 people — which can be expanded to 73,000 for "mega-events," according to its website.
- Kirk is survived by his wife, Erika Kirk, a former Miss Arizona USA, and their two young children, born in 2022 and 2024.
- Across the U.S., mourners have taken to social media since Kirk's murder to share prayers and tributes, while also holding vigils to honor his legacy and express support in the wake of the conservative activist's passing.
- On Sept. 10, 2025, Kirk was tragically shot and killed during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University.
Charlie Kirk memorial service attendees traveled from all over US and world

People arrive at State Farm Stadium ahead of Charlie Kirk's memorial service on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (Reuters/Cheney Orr)
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Charlie Kirk's memorial service taking place today at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
Charlie Kirk, conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, a well-known nonprofit organization, was tragically assassinated on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. Thousands of people are expected to attend memorial services for Kirk today at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
