Charlie Kirk's funeral service: What we know so far
Editor's note: This story has been updated with new information regarding Charlie Kirk's memorial service on Sept. 21.
Public memorial arrangements are in place for Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who officials say was the victim of a "political assassination" while speaking during a recent event at Utah Valley University.
On the morning of Friday, Sept. 12, authorities in Utah confirmed the identity of the suspect in Kirk's Sept. 10 fatal shooting as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson. He is currently in custody.
On Wednesday, Sept. 11, authorities announced they recovered a firearm, a high-powered rifle, in the woods, which they believe was used in the shooting. Law enforcement announced that day that they had learned additional details about a possible suspect from a video being analyzed.
Erika Kirk waves to supporters who gathered to watch as a motorcade escorted the body of Charlie Kirk to Hansen Mortuary Chapel in Phoenix, Ariz., on Sept. 11, 2025.
Kirk's murder led to many across the country offering condolences to his family, including President Donald Trump, who was also the first to confirm the activist's death.
"He fought for liberty, democracy, justice and the American people," Trump said in a pre-recorded message from the Oval Office posted to Truth Social late Sept. 10. "He's a martyr for truth and freedom and there's never been anyone who was so respected by youth."
Here is what we know so far about Kirk's planned memorial service:
Location of Charlie Kirk's memorial service
The public memorial service for Kirk will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on the morning of Sunday, Sept. 21, according to a Sept. 13 X post by Turning Point USA, the nonprofit he co-founded.
Kirk lived in Arizona with his wife and two children before his death.
Air Force Two transported Kirk's body to a Phoenix mortuary on Thursday, Sept. 11. The flight originated from Salt Lake City, Utah.
"Join us in celebrating the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Charlie Kirk, an American legend," says the post by Turning Point USA, which advocates for conservative politics on high school, college, and university campuses.
When is Charlie Kirk's memorial service?
The public memorial service for Kirk will be at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona - the home of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals.
Doors are expected to open for Kirk's memorial service at 8 a.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST), according to the organization, and the program is planned to begin at 11 a.m. MST.
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Where is Charlie Kirk's body?
Supporters were waiting to welcome Kirk at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport after his body returned home to Arizona.
Air Force Two touched down with his remains and casket on board, accompanied by Vice President J.D. Vance on the plane.
An air traffic controller paid tribute as the plane hit the ground at the airport.
“Welcome home, Charlie,” the traffic controller said over the ground-to-air radio system. “You didn’t deserve it. May God bless your family.”
After the plane touched down, a motorcade stood ready to escort Kirk's casket to Hansen Mortuary Chapel near Seventh Street and Northern Avenue.
The mortuary is in the city's North Town neighborhood.
Who is attending Charlie Kirk's funeral?
So far, Trump said he plans to attend Kirk's upcoming funeral.
The president told reporters on Sept. 11, while on the White House lawn, that he expects to attend the service.
“They’ve asked me to go, and I think I have an obligation to be there,” Trump said, according to The Arizona Republic, part of the USA TODAY Network.
In addition to Trump, Vance and other top administration officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are expected to attend Kirk's memorial service.
"Charlie’s life was short, but it was full. It was defined by truth, anchored in faith, and devoted to the country he loved," Turning Point USA's tribute to its co-founder reads. "His legacy will endure for generations."
Contributing: Sasha Hupka, Shawn Raymundo & Lauren De Young/ Arizona Republic
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund
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