Idaho Vandals Celebrate P1FCU Kibbie Dome's 50th Anniversary, Face Utah Tech
The Idaho Vandals are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the P1FCU Kibbie Dome while preparing to face the Utah Tech Trailblazers in a Week 3 college football matchup. The game takes place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Kibbie Dome in Moscow, Idaho.
Idaho vs. Utah Tech: Game Details and Streaming Information
The highly anticipated game between the Idaho Vandals and Utah Tech Trailblazers will be exclusively available for streaming on ESPN Plus. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET (2 p.m. MST).
- Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
- Time: 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET (2 p.m. MST)
- Location: P1FCU Kibbie Dome, Moscow, Idaho
- Streaming: ESPN Plus (via ESPN Select or ESPN Unlimited subscriptions)
To watch the game, fans can subscribe to ESPN Select for $11.99/month or $119.99/year. Alternatively, ESPN Unlimited is available for $29.99/month, offering access to all ESPN networks and services.
Kibbie Dome's 50th Anniversary: An Architectural Marvel
The Kibbie Dome, a landmark at the University of Idaho, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. This unique structure was an architectural first, pushing the boundaries of engineering and design.
"This was not an ordinary piece of architecture. This was a structure that had never been built before." - UI professor emeritus Nels Reese.
In 1976, the Kibbie Dome received the Structural Engineering Achievement Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers, placing it alongside iconic structures like the Golden Gate Bridge and the Brooklyn Bridge.
The Innovative Design of the Kibbie Dome
Constructing the Kibbie Dome presented significant challenges. Designers had to create a roof spanning 400 feet, reaching 150 feet high, using a mostly wooden structure. The key to this innovation was the wood and steel truss system developed by Boise architect Arthur Troutner.
The wood, sourced from Eugene, Oregon, was transported to Moscow via large trucks. The roof, while called a dome, is actually a vault constructed piece by piece.
Despite its initial success, the Kibbie Dome faced problems with its roof shortly after receiving the award from the American Society of Civil Engineers, highlighting the ongoing challenges of maintaining such an innovative structure.