Watch live: Charlie Kirk’s funeral service

Charlie Kirk’s funeral is taking place Sunday, 11 days after the conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University. 

LiveNOW from FOX will stream the entire service and coverage of the event begins at 9 a.m. PT (12 p.m. ET).  You can watch it live in the video player above or wherever you stream LiveNOW from FOX.

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Doors at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona open at 8 a.m. PT for the funeral. Thousands are expected to attend, and members of the public began lining up outside State Farm Stadium before dawn to secure a spot.

The service began at 11 a.m. PT, with a handful of high-profile speakers including President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance. 

Here are the latest developments:

President Trump arrives in Arizona for Charlie Kirk’s funeral

11:42 a.m. PT- President Donald Trump landed at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona at 11:42 AM local time aboard Air Force One.

He is expected to head directly to the stadium where thousands of mourners are gathered for the funeral of Charlie Kirk.

Christian singer Chris Tomlin performs

11:10 a.m. PT– American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, and worship leader Chris Tomlin performs songs including “Holy Forever” and “How Great is our God.”

Service begins

11:06 a.m. P.T. – Around 70,000 people are at capacity inside State Farm Stadium as the memorial service begins with a bagpipe rendition of Amazing Grace. Attendees listened to other live music performances from various Christian artists as they waited for the service to start. 

Doors open at State Farm Stadium

8 a.m. P.T. – Doors have opened at State Farm Stadium and we’re getting the first look at the stage set-up for the memorial service. 

Trump departs for Arizona

7:07 a.m. P.T. – President Donald Trump boarded Air Force One ahead of Charlie Kirk’s funeral on Sunday.

He spoke briefly with reporters before departing, saying today would be a “very interesting” and “tough” day. 

When asked what he wanted to tell Erika and the rest of Charlie Kirk’s family, Trump said, “Well, I’m just going to give them my love. There’s not much you can say; you talk about the great things he’s done. I mean, he’s been amazing. He’s had a tremendous influence for a young man, did a great job. A tremendous job, and he had a hold on youth because they loved him, they respected him. And, you know, if you go back 10 years, those colleges were dangerous places for conservatives and now they’re hot. They’re very hot, just like this country is hot. This country is doing so well; we’re the hottest country anywhere in the world now.”

More stadium details

6 a.m. P.T. – Turning Point USA says guests arriving with bags will not be permitted entry, even if the bags are clear. You will be required to return the bag to your car and rejoin the line from the end. 

Indoor overflow will be available next door at the Desert Diamond Arena. 

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