Plans have been finalized for the funeral of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated during a speaking event at Utah Valley University earlier this month. The service will take place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, a venue chosen to accommodate the large number of mourners expected to attend.
According to organizers, doors will open at 8:00 a.m. local time, with the official program beginning at 11:00 a.m. The Kirk family, along with Turning Point USA, confirmed the arrangements and emphasized their wish that the event serve as both a tribute to Kirk’s life and a reflection of his enduring mission.
The 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA was shot and killed on September 10 while speaking to a crowd of nearly 3,000 people at Utah Valley University. His death has sparked national conversations about political violence, security at public events, and the deepening polarization in American society.
In addition to family and close friends, thousands of supporters, students, and political allies are expected to travel to Arizona for the funeral. High-profile figures from across the conservative movement, including members of Congress, governors, and other leaders, are also anticipated to attend.
Turning Point USA announced that special tributes and remembrances will be part of the service, though the full program has not yet been disclosed. Security will be heightened throughout the event, given the circumstances surrounding Kirk’s death and the ongoing investigation into the suspected assassin.
The family has requested privacy outside of the official service but expressed gratitude for the overwhelming outpouring of support from across the country. They urged mourners to come together in honoring Kirk’s legacy of activism, faith, and patriotism, saying the service would be a moment not just of mourning but of resolve to continue the work he championed.