Authorities in Glendale, Arizona, are preparing for what could be one of the largest memorial gatherings in recent memory. Law enforcement officials estimate that more than 100,000 people will attend the service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Sunday, with State Farm Stadium serving as the main venue. The stadium typically seats about 63,000, expandable to over 70,000, and nearby Desert Diamond Arena has been booked to handle overflow crowds, according to CBS News.
Building a Legacy: Remembering Charlie Kirk Memorial
When: Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025
Time: 11:00 am MT (2:00 pm ET)
Where: State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
Tickets: Available Here
Security
The Department of Homeland Security has designated the event a Level-1 Special Event Assessment Rating—the same security designation used for the Super Bowl and other nationally significant events. ABC News reports that federal, state, and local agencies will be on hand, with resources ranging from uniformed police to plainclothes agents, drones, and counterterrorism units. Officials also confirmed they are monitoring several threats of “unknown credibility,” though no specific plots have been identified.
Getting There
Glendale police expect heavy congestion around the stadium district. Doors will open early in the morning, with Turning Point USA encouraging attendees to register in advance and arrive well before the official start. Parking and security screenings are expected to cause delays, and officials are urging the public to plan extra travel time.
A Nation Mourns
The sheer scale of the turnout underscores Kirk’s influence within conservative circles and beyond. What was once envisioned as a large memorial has now become a national event, with law enforcement treating it as such. As one officer told CBS News, preparations are being made “on a scale rarely seen outside of the biggest sporting or political gatherings.”
How to Watch
When: Sunday, Sept. 21 at 2 pm ET
The service will be streamed online and available on all platforms, and available to watch here on Election Central as well. Fox News will carry the service live on cable starting at 2 pm ET on Sunday, Sept. 21. YouTube and other sites will carry streams as well as FightForCharlie.com.