Charlie Kirk’s funeral is taking place today, with tens of thousands expected to be in attendance. State Farm Stadium in Arizona – home to the NFL's Arizona Cardinals – is set to host the event, with a capacity of 73,000. The nearby Desert Diamond Arena will serve as overflow and can accommodate an additional 19,000 people.

The service, which will be a non-denominational Christian event, will see some of the best-known American Christian artists lead mourners in worship.

Chris Tomlin, who wrote “How Great Is Our God” and attends Church of the City in Franklin, Tennessee, is confirmed to be leading attendees in worship. Tomlin remembered Kirk’s death by paying tribute to how he was “bold and unashamed in his faith”.