GLENDALE, AZ — A public memorial titled “Building a Legacy Remembering Charlie Kirk” is scheduled for Sunday, September 21, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
The memorial on Sunday is open to the public. Parking lots open at 7 a.m., doors will open at 8 a.m., and the program will begin at 11 a.m.
The event is being held by Turning Point USA and aims to honor Kirk’s life and legacy.
Join us in celebrating the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Charlie Kirk, an American legend.
— Turning Point USA (@TPUSA) September 13, 2025
The morning of Sunday, September 21, at State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, AZ.https://t.co/t0KIbEbhaP pic.twitter.com/KNM2xFNvUi
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HOW TO WATCH
ABC15 will stream coverage of Charlie Kirk's memorial services live starting at 10:30 a.m. Sunday on the ABC15 Streaming App and abc15.com. Viewers can also tune into the live broadcast on The Spot Arizona 61.
Be sure to follow ABC15, abc15.com, and our social media platforms for the latest updates leading up to the service.
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While in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump told reporters that he will be attending the ceremony in Arizona on Sunday.
According to the organization's website, a list of guest speakers includes President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Erika Kirk, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, Tucker Carlson and more.
Glendale Police Department and the Arizona Department of Public Safety are also urging the public to plan ahead and expect delays in the area on Sunday. Glendale PD says no camping is allowed.
State Farm Stadium has a normal capacity of more than 63,000 people. If needed, overflow seating will be available at the Desert Diamond Arena, which can hold 20,000 people.
Attendees should expect TSA-level screenings and no bags will be allowed.
**Building a Legacy: Remembering Charlie Kirk** Memorial Event
— Glendale Fire Dept. (@GlendaleFire) September 19, 2025
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Conservative activist Kirk died last Wednesday after being shot in the neck during a speaking event, Turning Point USA confirmed.
Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
Kirk was transported to the hospital in critical condition immediately after the shooting and was pronounced dead from his injuries just hours after the shooting took place.
Turning Point USA, the conservative activist organization Kirk co-founded, confirmed his death in a statement later that day.
"It is with a heavy heart that we confirm that Charles James Kirk has been murdered by a gunshot that took place during Turning Point USA's 'The American Comeback Tour' campus event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025," the organization's statement read.
Kirk founded Turning Point USA in Phoenix in 2012 at the age of 18.
More information about the memorial and how the public can participate can be found here.
Officials warn that enhanced security measures are in place and to expect longer wait times for those attending.
Additionally, a "no bag policy" will be in effect for the event, meaning no bags, including clear bags, will be permitted entry.
A vigil for Kirk also took place on Monday, Sept. 15, at Desert Financial Arena at Arizona State University.
You can watch that vigil in the player below:
