A number of television networks are preempting their regular coverage this weekend to air at least part of Charlie Kirk‘s public memorial service.
The service is set to take place Sunday, Sept. 21 beginning at 11 a.m. local time (2 p.m. ET) from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ, not far from where Kirk’s conservative advocacy group, Turning Point USA, is based.
At a Glance: How to Stream Charlie Kirk Memorial Service
Air date: Sunday, Sept. 21, at 11 a.m. MST (2 p.m. ET)
TV Channel: CNN, Fox News, NewsNation, ABC News, CBS News
Stream online DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
President Trump, Vice-President JD Vance and other Trump administration officials are expected to attend and speak at the event, as is Kirk’s widow, Erika. Performers include Brandon Lake and Chris Tomlin, who will lead a worship session, along with Lee Greewood, who is expected to perform “God Bless the USA.”
Want to watch Kirk’s memorial service on TV and online? Here’s what you need to know.
How to Watch Charlie Kirk Memorial Service on TV
Kirk’s memorial service will air across a number of networks, including CNN, Fox News, ABC News Live, CBS News and NewsNation. If you want to watch Kirk’s service on TV, you’ll need a cable package with access to those channels.
CNN’s coverage will kick off at 1 p.m. ET, with reporters Arlette Saenz, Kevin Liptak and Josh Campbell live on the ground from State Farm Stadium. Fox News, meantime, is dedicating the entire Sunday slate to Kirk, with a special edition of Fox & Friends Weekend beginning at 6 a.m. ET, followed by Maria Bartiromo’s Sunday Morning Futures live from Glendale at 10 a.m. ET. The network’s Remembering Charlie Kirk special kicks off at 2 p.m. ET. with hosts Kayleigh McEnany and Lawrence Jones reporting live from inside the stadium.
How to Watch Charlie Kirk Memorial Service Online Free
Don’t have cable? You can also stream Kirk’s memorial service online, with a few ways to watch the proceedings online for free.
Their current lineup includes a live feed of CNN, Fox News, ABC News Live, NewsNation and more, so you can watch the Charlie Kirk memorial service online without cable. DirecTV currently offers a five-day free trial that you can use to livestream the proceedings online for free. Plans start at $49.99/month after your free trial is up.
Fubo
Fubo is another live streaming option, with its “Pro” package offering 150+ local and national channels including Fox News, MSNBC, NewsMax and more. You can also stream your local ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC affiliates (note: Fubo does not have Warner-affiliate channels like CNN).
Fubo currently has a seven-day free trial offer that you can use to livestream Kirk’s memorial service on Fox News for free. Fubo’s free trial includes free DVR so you can record the service to watch back on-demand later.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV gets you access to the entire Hulu streaming library of TV shows and movies plus 90+ live television channels that you can watch online. Channels include all the major broadcast networks, plus national news outlets like CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, CNBC, ABC News Live, CBS News, NewsNation and more.
The Hulu + Live TV lineup offers the most comprehensive coverage of Kirk’s memorial service online. Plans normally start at $82.99/month but you can get a three-day free trial here and use it to livestream the Charlie Kirk service online for free.
Sling
You can also consider signing up for Sling, which has CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and more as part of its Sling Blue package.
Normally $50.99/month, Sling’s current promotion gets you your first month of streaming for 50% off. Grab the deal and use it to livestream Kirk’s memorial service online. Sling lets you stream a live TV feed on your phone, tablet, computer or TV, and on up to three devices at a time.
Who Is Speaking at Charlie Kirk Memorial Service?
In addition to the President and Vice-President, speakers at Kirk’s memorial event are also expected to include Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth; and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. While Kirk was not part of Trump’s cabinet, the conservative activist was largely seen as friendly with the administration, with many crediting him with helping to draw young voters for the Republican party. President Trump announced last week that he would be posthumously award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Kirk was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10. The suspected shooter, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, faces seven felony charges, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.