Larry E. Smith and Michael S. Smith Court

Larry E. Smith and Michael S. Smith Court

The Home of Suffolk Men's and Women's Basketball and Volleyball

Facility Information:

  • Indoor basketball/volleyball court
  • Mezzanine area overlooking the court

Larry E. Smith & Michael S. Smith Court is Suffolk's lone on-campus athletic facility. The gym, which sits in the basement of the Ridgeway Building is home to the Suffolk University men's and women's basketball teams as well as the volleyball team. 

Located thirty feet below ground, Smith Court is a unique environment for a college basketball game. The court's up close and tight setting allows for fans and spectators to be right on top of the action. Spectators can view the action in the bleachers situated at court level or up above on the lower mezzanine level, which overlooks the court from the balcony. 

The court was originally built in 1991 and got a new look during the summer of 2014 with a refreshed paint job on the floor that also features the NCAA and GNAC logos as well as a solid navy blue coat of paint outlining the playing surface. 

The gym also hosts Law School and undergraduate intramural basketball programs and other events outside of Athletics hosted by Suffolk University. 

Facility Hours / Weekly Schedule (Week of 3/23/25)

More Information:
 Ridgeway Building
148 Cambridge St.
 Boston, MA 02114 

  • Larry E. Smith & Michael S. Smith Court is located in the basement (Press "B" in the elevator) of the Ridgeway Building. 

To request space please fill out our Request Form

Please note the following when requesting space:

  • Requests must be made within 48 hours of date and time
  • In-Season Varsity Sports Programs will take top priority, including any time overlaps for team practices
  • Practice Times Are Subject to Change 
  • Only Authorized Athletic Staff Members Are to Access Storage Closet
  • Sound System Should NOT Be Played At Maximum Volume Level
  • Only Suffolk Students and Staff Are Permitted To Use Suffolk Facilities
  • Proper Shoes and Athletic Attire Must Be Worn At All Times
  • Groups Are Expected to Clean Gym/Bleachers After Usage
  • *Please Note :  Open Gym Hours will be 10:00am-5:00pm. Only In-Season Sport teams will be able to block off time during that period with the supervision of the Coaching Staff. Outside Suffolk office may also block off time during that period with the supervision of a staff member. This will remain for the 2024-25 academic year.
  • Weekly Gym Schedule will be posted at:  https://www.gosuffolkrams.com/facilities/Smith_Court/index
  • Groups are expected to provide their own equipment, items for events.