State Farm Stadium Hosts Charlie Kirk Memorial with Trump

State Farm Stadium hosts Charlie Kirk memorial with Trump, Vance, and thousands honoring his life and legacy in Glendale, Arizona. Thousands of people are gathering in Glendale, Arizona, for the public memorial service honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The event is being held on Sunday at State Farm Stadium, a venue capable of holding more than 63,000 attendees. Organizers expect an overflow crowd, with additional seating available at Desert Diamond Arena, which holds another 20,000.

Program Schedule and Venue Details

The memorial, titled “Building a Legacy: Remembering Charlie Kirk,” will officially begin at 11 a.m. Doors open at 8 a.m., with parking lots available starting at 7 a.m. Security will be extremely tight, as the Department of Homeland Security has designated the gathering a SEAR Level 1 event, the same level of security used for the Super Bowl and Boston Marathon. Attendees should be prepared for TSA-style screenings and clear-bag policies.

High-Profile Guest Speakers

According to Turning Point USA, the organization Kirk founded in 2012, several major political figures will speak at the ceremony. Confirmed guests include:

• President Donald Trump
• Vice President JD Vance
• Erika Kirk, wife of Charlie Kirk
• Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
• Tulsi Gabbard
• Pete Hegseth
• Tucker Carlson

The presence of President Trump and Vice President Vance underscores the national significance of the memorial.

Honoring Charlie Kirk’s Legacy

Charlie Kirk, who passed away at 31 years old, was tragically killed while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. His death sent shockwaves across the conservative movement and beyond.

Kirk’s wife, Erika Kirk, has vowed to carry forward his mission. She said, “The movement my husband built will not die. It will become stronger, bolder, louder, and greater than ever. His mission will not end—not even for a moment.”

A Movement Beyond One Leader

Charlie Kirk was best known for founding Turning Point USA, an organization dedicated to mobilizing young conservatives and shaping political discourse on college campuses. What began as a small grassroots initiative in 2012 has since grown into one of the most influential conservative youth organizations in the United States.

His memorial service not only honors his life but also serves as a rallying point for the movement he created. With high-profile speakers, massive turnout, and worldwide media coverage, the event highlights how Kirk’s influence will continue to shape politics in the years ahead.