Memorial service of Charlie Kirk

Summary

On September 21, 2025, the memorial service for American political activist Charlie Kirk, who had been assassinated on September 10 at Utah Valley University, was held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, United States. On September 11, his casket was transported by Air Force Two to Phoenix, Arizona, the headquarters of Turning Point USA, the conservative student organization he co-founded and led until his death. On September 13, Turning Point USA announced plans for the memorial service, which attracted over 100,000 attendees. Overflow of the stadium led to planners sending attendees to Desert Diamond Arena one block north, which has a capacity of 20,000.