The world mourns the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder, who was assassinated on [Date of Assassination] while speaking at Utah Valley University. His funeral will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
How to Watch the Funeral Live from South Africa
For those in South Africa wanting to pay their respects, LiveNOW from FOX will be streaming the entire funeral service, with coverage beginning at 9 a.m. PT (12 p.m. ET). This translates to [Calculate SA time] South African Standard Time (SAST). You can watch it live on the LiveNOW from FOX platform.
Event Details:
- Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025
- Location: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
- Doors Open: 8 a.m. local time
- Program Begins: 11 a.m. local time ([Calculate SA time] SAST)
- Live Stream: LiveNOW from FOX (coverage begins at 9 a.m. PT / [Calculate SA time] SAST)
The service will feature remarks from Erika Kirk, President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretaries Marco Rubio, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Pete Hegseth, as well as Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump Jr., Tucker Carlson, Stephen Miller and Sergio Gor.
President Trump has fondly remembered Charlie Kirk as “a great man” and a pivotal figure in his political movement. He highlighted Kirk’s energy, persistence, and profound influence on young conservatives.
The event is free to attend, but registration is required via fightforcharlie.com. For those unable to attend in person, the live stream offers a valuable opportunity to participate in this memorial service and honour the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk.
A Nation Mourns
The outpouring of grief and support following Kirk's death has been immense. A memorial site at the US Embassy in Pretoria has seen wreaths laid by mourners, demonstrating the global impact of his work.
The Senate has even declared October 14th as a ‘National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk’ with a unanimous resolution, highlighting the significance of his contributions to American society and conservative thought.