The funeral and memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, held at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, drew a massive crowd. The stadium itself has a capacity of around 63,000 to 73,000 people for large events. However, roughly 200,000 people registered for the event and reportedly showed up, causing the stadium to reach full capacity within hours. An overflow venue next to the stadium, the Desert Diamond Arena, with about 19,000 additional seats, was also used to accommodate more attendees. Despite this, many people were turned away due to the overwhelming turnout. The event was marked by high security and included speeches from notable figures such as President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk.
In summary, about 200,000 people attended or attempted to attend Charlie Kirk's funeral and memorial services, far exceeding the stadium's official seating capacity.
