Charlie Kirk funeral service: How many people are at the memorial at Glendale's State Farm?

Charlie Kirk funeral live updates: A memorial service to honor the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk is taking place at the State Farm Stadium on Sunday.

Updated on: Sep 21, 2025, 22:36:01 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Charlie Kirk funeral live updates: A memorial service to honor the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk is taking place at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday. Just ahead of the event, CNN reported that the venue appears ‘full a little’, adding that ‘there aren’t any more seats in the designated sections’. NBC News, meanwhile, added that several families left the stadium, saying they were told it's already full.

A woman listens during a worship song before the start of a memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk (AP)

Videos on social media showed a jam-packed stadium as performances started at the Charlie Kirk funeral service.

Charlie Kirk Funeral Live Updates

How much is State Farm Stadium's capacity?

The State Farm Stadium has a capacity for more than 63,000 people, according to its website. It usually holds NFL games through the season, as home to the Arizona Cardinals. Several concerts, including Taylor Swift's The Eras tour, also took place in the Glendale venue.

However, there is no official estimate on how many people attended the Charlie Kirk memorial on Sunday.

Charlie Kirk funeral service: List of speakers

According to a post on X by Turning Point USA, speakers at Kirk's memorial service include:

Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow

President Donald Trump

Vice President JD Vance

Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff

Marco Rubio, secretary of state

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of health and human services

Pete Hegseth, secretary of war

Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence

Donald Trump Jr., son of President Trump

Tucker Carlson, former talk show commentator on Fox News

Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff

Sergio Gor, U.S. ambassador to India nominee

Charlie Kirk funeral service live streaming details

Charlie Kirk’s funeral service will be streamed live on his Rumble account, according to Turning Point USA. Several mainstream media outlets are also expected to broadcast the event, while ongoing coverage and updates will be available through the Hindustan Times.

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Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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