diff --git a/frontend-sba/layouts/default.vue b/frontend-sba/layouts/default.vue
index b851136..6f3951a 100644
--- a/frontend-sba/layouts/default.vue
+++ b/frontend-sba/layouts/default.vue
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
             <template v-if="authStore.isAuthenticated">
               <!-- Authenticated Navigation -->
               <NuxtLink
-                to="/games"
+                to="/"
                 class="hover:text-gray-200 transition text-sm font-medium"
               >
                 Games
diff --git a/frontend-sba/layouts/game.vue b/frontend-sba/layouts/game.vue
index 75bcdb6..3e9efad 100644
--- a/frontend-sba/layouts/game.vue
+++ b/frontend-sba/layouts/game.vue
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
         <div class="flex items-center justify-between">
           <!-- Back to Games -->
           <NuxtLink
-            to="/games"
+            to="/"
             class="flex items-center space-x-2 hover:text-gray-300 transition text-sm"
           >
             <svg
diff --git a/frontend-sba/pages/auth/callback.vue b/frontend-sba/pages/auth/callback.vue
index 625fe22..0314161 100755
--- a/frontend-sba/pages/auth/callback.vue
+++ b/frontend-sba/pages/auth/callback.vue
@@ -119,11 +119,11 @@ onMounted(async () => {
     if (isAuth) {
       success.value = true
 
-      // Short delay to show success message, then redirect to /games
+      // Short delay to show success message, then redirect to games list
       // Using navigateTo with external:false ensures proper client-side navigation
       // which carries the authenticated state
       setTimeout(() => {
-        navigateTo('/games', { replace: true })
+        navigateTo('/', { replace: true })
       }, 500)
     } else {
       errorMessage.value = 'Authentication verification failed. Please try again.'
diff --git a/frontend-sba/pages/games/[id].vue b/frontend-sba/pages/games/[id].vue
index 3a00f89..564f7a4 100755
--- a/frontend-sba/pages/games/[id].vue
+++ b/frontend-sba/pages/games/[id].vue
@@ -299,7 +299,7 @@
         </p>
         <button
           class="px-6 py-3 bg-primary hover:bg-blue-700 text-white rounded-lg font-semibold transition shadow-md"
-          @click="navigateTo('/games')"
+          @click="navigateTo('/')"
         >
           Back to Games
         </button>
diff --git a/frontend-sba/pages/games/create.vue b/frontend-sba/pages/games/create.vue
index 4a8a139..1b63cbc 100755
--- a/frontend-sba/pages/games/create.vue
+++ b/frontend-sba/pages/games/create.vue
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@
       <!-- Actions -->
       <div class="flex items-center justify-between">
         <NuxtLink
-          to="/games"
+          to="/"
           class="px-6 py-3 text-gray-700 hover:text-gray-900 font-medium transition"
         >
           Cancel
diff --git a/frontend-sba/pages/games/index.vue b/frontend-sba/pages/games/index.vue
index c8cbc4f..8fd2526 100755
--- a/frontend-sba/pages/games/index.vue
+++ b/frontend-sba/pages/games/index.vue
@@ -1,319 +1,16 @@
-<template>
-  <div class="bg-white rounded-xl shadow-md border border-gray-200 p-6">
-    <!-- Page Header -->
-    <div class="mb-8 flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:justify-between gap-4">
-      <div>
-        <h1 class="text-3xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-2">My Games</h1>
-        <p class="text-gray-600">
-          View and manage your active and completed games
-        </p>
-      </div>
-      <div class="flex flex-wrap gap-3">
-        <button
-          @click="handleQuickCreate"
-          :disabled="isCreatingQuickGame"
-          class="px-5 py-2.5 bg-green-600 hover:bg-green-700 disabled:bg-gray-400 text-white font-medium rounded-lg shadow hover:shadow-md transition disabled:cursor-not-allowed"
-        >
-          {{ isCreatingQuickGame ? 'Creating...' : 'Quick Start Demo' }}
-        </button>
-        <NuxtLink
-          to="/games/create"
-          class="px-5 py-2.5 bg-primary hover:bg-blue-700 text-white font-medium rounded-lg shadow hover:shadow-md transition"
-        >
-          Create New Game
-        </NuxtLink>
-      </div>
-    </div>
-
-    <!-- Tabs -->
-    <div class="mb-6 border-b border-gray-200">
-      <nav class="flex space-x-8">
-        <button
-          :class="[
-            'py-4 px-1 border-b-2 font-medium text-sm transition',
-            activeTab === 'active'
-              ? 'border-primary text-primary'
-              : 'border-transparent text-gray-500 hover:text-gray-700 hover:border-gray-300'
-          ]"
-          @click="activeTab = 'active'"
-        >
-          Active Games
-        </button>
-        <button
-          :class="[
-            'py-4 px-1 border-b-2 font-medium text-sm transition',
-            activeTab === 'completed'
-              ? 'border-primary text-primary'
-              : 'border-transparent text-gray-500 hover:text-gray-700 hover:border-gray-300'
-          ]"
-          @click="activeTab = 'completed'"
-        >
-          Completed
-        </button>
-      </nav>
-    </div>
-
-    <!-- Loading State -->
-    <div v-if="loading" class="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md p-12 text-center">
-      <div class="w-16 h-16 mx-auto mb-4 border-4 border-primary border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin"/>
-      <p class="text-gray-900 font-semibold">Loading games...</p>
-    </div>
-
-    <!-- Error State -->
-    <div v-else-if="error" class="bg-red-50 border border-red-200 rounded-lg p-6">
-      <p class="text-red-800 font-semibold">Failed to load games</p>
-      <p class="text-red-600 text-sm mt-2">{{ error }}</p>
-      <button
-        class="mt-4 px-4 py-2 bg-red-600 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-red-700 transition"
-        @click="refresh"
-      >
-        Retry
-      </button>
-    </div>
-
-    <!-- Games List -->
-    <div v-else-if="activeTab === 'active'">
-      <!-- Games List -->
-      <div v-if="activeGames.length > 0" class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
-        <NuxtLink
-          v-for="game in activeGames"
-          :key="game.game_id"
-          :to="`/games/${game.game_id}`"
-          class="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md hover:shadow-xl transition p-6"
-        >
-          <div class="flex justify-between items-start mb-4">
-            <span
-              :class="[
-                'px-3 py-1 rounded-full text-sm font-semibold',
-                game.status === 'active' ? 'bg-green-100 text-green-800' : 'bg-yellow-100 text-yellow-800'
-              ]"
-            >
-              {{ game.status === 'active' ? 'In Progress' : 'Pending Lineups' }}
-            </span>
-            <!-- Inning indicator for active games -->
-            <span v-if="game.status === 'active' && game.inning" class="text-sm text-gray-500">
-              {{ game.half === 'top' ? 'Top' : 'Bot' }} {{ game.inning }}
-            </span>
-          </div>
-          <!-- Score display -->
-          <div class="space-y-3">
-            <div class="flex items-center justify-between">
-              <div class="flex items-center gap-2">
-                <span class="text-xs text-gray-400 w-8">Away</span>
-                <span class="font-semibold">{{ game.away_team_name || game.away_team_abbrev || `Team ${game.away_team_id}` }}</span>
-              </div>
-              <span class="text-xl font-bold tabular-nums">{{ game.away_score }}</span>
-            </div>
-            <div class="flex items-center justify-between">
-              <div class="flex items-center gap-2">
-                <span class="text-xs text-gray-400 w-8">Home</span>
-                <span class="font-semibold">{{ game.home_team_name || game.home_team_abbrev || `Team ${game.home_team_id}` }}</span>
-              </div>
-              <span class="text-xl font-bold tabular-nums">{{ game.home_score }}</span>
-            </div>
-          </div>
-        </NuxtLink>
-      </div>
-
-      <!-- Empty State -->
-      <div v-else class="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md p-12 text-center">
-        <svg
-          xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
-          class="h-16 w-16 mx-auto text-gray-400 mb-4"
-          fill="none"
-          viewBox="0 0 24 24"
-          stroke="currentColor"
-        >
-          <path
-            stroke-linecap="round"
-            stroke-linejoin="round"
-            stroke-width="2"
-            d="M9 5H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2h10a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2h-2M9 5a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2M9 5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2"
-          />
-        </svg>
-        <h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-2">
-          No Active Games
-        </h3>
-        <p class="text-gray-600 mb-6">
-          You don't have any active games right now. Create a new game to get started!
-        </p>
-        <NuxtLink
-          to="/games/create"
-          class="inline-block px-6 py-3 bg-primary hover:bg-blue-700 text-white font-semibold rounded-lg transition"
-        >
-          Create Your First Game
-        </NuxtLink>
-      </div>
-    </div>
-
-    <div v-else-if="activeTab === 'completed'">
-      <!-- Completed Games List -->
-      <div v-if="completedGames.length > 0" class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
-        <NuxtLink
-          v-for="game in completedGames"
-          :key="game.game_id"
-          :to="`/games/${game.game_id}`"
-          class="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md hover:shadow-xl transition p-6"
-        >
-          <div class="flex justify-between items-start mb-4">
-            <span class="px-3 py-1 rounded-full text-sm font-semibold bg-gray-100 text-gray-800">
-              Final
-            </span>
-          </div>
-          <!-- Score display -->
-          <div class="space-y-3">
-            <div class="flex items-center justify-between">
-              <div class="flex items-center gap-2">
-                <span class="text-xs text-gray-400 w-8">Away</span>
-                <span class="font-semibold">{{ game.away_team_name || game.away_team_abbrev || `Team ${game.away_team_id}` }}</span>
-              </div>
-              <span class="text-xl font-bold tabular-nums">{{ game.away_score }}</span>
-            </div>
-            <div class="flex items-center justify-between">
-              <div class="flex items-center gap-2">
-                <span class="text-xs text-gray-400 w-8">Home</span>
-                <span class="font-semibold">{{ game.home_team_name || game.home_team_abbrev || `Team ${game.home_team_id}` }}</span>
-              </div>
-              <span class="text-xl font-bold tabular-nums">{{ game.home_score }}</span>
-            </div>
-          </div>
-        </NuxtLink>
-      </div>
-
-      <!-- Empty State -->
-      <div v-else class="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md p-12 text-center">
-        <svg
-          xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
-          class="h-16 w-16 mx-auto text-gray-400 mb-4"
-          fill="none"
-          viewBox="0 0 24 24"
-          stroke="currentColor"
-        >
-          <path
-            stroke-linecap="round"
-            stroke-linejoin="round"
-            stroke-width="2"
-            d="M9 12h6m-6 4h6m2 5H7a2 2 0 01-2-2V5a2 2 0 012-2h5.586a1 1 0 01.707.293l5.414 5.414a1 1 0 01.293.707V19a2 2 0 01-2 2z"
-          />
-        </svg>
-        <h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-2">
-          No Completed Games
-        </h3>
-        <p class="text-gray-600">
-          You haven't completed any games yet.
-        </p>
-      </div>
-    </div>
-  </div>
-</template>
-
 <script setup lang="ts">
-import { useAuthStore } from '~/store/auth'
-
+// Redirect /games to / for backwards compatibility
+// The games list is now at the index page
 definePageMeta({
-  middleware: ['auth'], // Require authentication
+  middleware: ['auth'],
 })
 
-const activeTab = ref<'active' | 'completed'>('active')
-const config = useRuntimeConfig()
-const authStore = useAuthStore()
-const router = useRouter()
-
-// Games data - loading/error managed separately, games comes from useAsyncData
-const loading = ref(true)
-const error = ref<string | null>(null)
-const isCreatingQuickGame = ref(false)
-
-// Quick-create a demo game with pre-configured lineups
-async function handleQuickCreate() {
-  try {
-    isCreatingQuickGame.value = true
-    error.value = null
-
-    console.log('[Games Page] Quick-creating demo game...')
-
-    const response = await $fetch<{ game_id: string; message: string; status: string }>(
-      `${config.public.apiUrl}/api/games/quick-create`,
-      {
-        method: 'POST',
-        credentials: 'include', // Send HttpOnly cookies
-      }
-    )
-
-    console.log('[Games Page] Quick-create response:', response)
-
-    // Redirect to game page
-    router.push(`/games/${response.game_id}`)
-  } catch (err: any) {
-    console.error('[Games Page] Quick-create failed:', err)
-    error.value = err.data?.detail || err.message || 'Failed to create demo game'
-  } finally {
-    isCreatingQuickGame.value = false
-  }
-}
-
-// Fetch games - uses internal URL for SSR, public URL for client
-const apiUrl = useApiUrl()
-const { data: games, pending, error: fetchError, refresh } = await useAsyncData(
-  'games-list',
-  async () => {
-    const headers: Record<string, string> = {}
-
-    // Forward cookies for SSR requests
-    if (import.meta.server) {
-      const event = useRequestEvent()
-      const cookieHeader = event?.node.req.headers.cookie
-      if (cookieHeader) {
-        headers['Cookie'] = cookieHeader
-      }
-    }
-
-    const response = await $fetch<any[]>(`${apiUrl}/api/games/`, {
-      credentials: 'include',
-      headers,
-    })
-
-    return response
-  },
-  {
-    server: true,  // SSR enabled - uses internal Docker URL
-    lazy: false,   // Block rendering until done
-    default: () => [] as any[],  // Prevent null during hydration
-  }
-)
-
-// Filter games by status
-const activeGames = computed(() => {
-  return games.value?.filter(g => g.status === 'active' || g.status === 'pending') || []
-})
-
-const completedGames = computed(() => {
-  return games.value?.filter(g => g.status === 'completed' || g.status === 'final') || []
-})
-
-// Re-fetch on client if data is stale (handles post-OAuth client-side navigation)
-onMounted(async () => {
-  // Only re-fetch if we have no games but are authenticated
-  // This handles the case where client-side navigation doesn't trigger SSR
-  if ((!games.value || games.value.length === 0) && authStore.isAuthenticated) {
-    console.log('[Games Page] No games on mount, re-fetching...')
-    await refresh()
-  }
-})
-
-// Sync loading state with pending
-watch(pending, (isPending) => {
-  loading.value = isPending
-}, { immediate: true })
-
-// Sync error state
-watch(fetchError, (err) => {
-  if (err) {
-    error.value = err.message || 'Failed to load games'
-  }
-}, { immediate: true })
+// Redirect immediately
+navigateTo('/', { replace: true })
 </script>
 
-<style scoped>
-/* Additional component styles if needed */
-</style>
+<template>
+  <div class="flex items-center justify-center min-h-[50vh]">
+    <div class="text-gray-500">Redirecting...</div>
+  </div>
+</template>
diff --git a/frontend-sba/pages/index.vue b/frontend-sba/pages/index.vue
index fdb140d..1d31641 100755
--- a/frontend-sba/pages/index.vue
+++ b/frontend-sba/pages/index.vue
@@ -1,177 +1,207 @@
 <template>
-  <div>
-    <!-- Loading state during SSR/hydration -->
-    <div v-if="!isMounted" class="min-h-screen bg-gradient-to-br from-blue-50 to-blue-100 flex items-center justify-center">
-      <div class="text-gray-500">Loading...</div>
-    </div>
-
-    <!-- Guest View: Landing Page -->
-    <div v-else-if="!authStore.isAuthenticated" class="min-h-screen bg-gradient-to-br from-blue-50 to-blue-100">
-      <!-- Hero Section -->
-      <div class="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 py-16">
-        <div class="text-center">
-          <h1 class="text-5xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-4">
-            Welcome to <span class="text-primary">SBa</span>
-          </h1>
-          <p class="text-xl text-gray-600 mb-8 max-w-2xl mx-auto">
-            Experience the thrill of Strat-O-Matic Baseball in real-time.
-            Manage your team, make strategic decisions, and compete with friends.
-          </p>
-          <a
-            :href="discordLoginUrl"
-            class="inline-block px-8 py-4 bg-primary hover:bg-blue-700 text-white font-bold text-lg rounded-lg shadow-lg hover:shadow-xl transition transform hover:-translate-y-0.5 no-underline"
-          >
-            Sign in with Discord
-          </a>
-        </div>
-
-        <!-- Features Grid -->
-        <div class="mt-24 grid md:grid-cols-3 gap-8">
-          <div class="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md p-8 text-center hover:shadow-lg transition">
-            <div class="w-16 h-16 bg-primary/10 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center mx-auto mb-4">
-              <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="h-8 w-8 text-primary" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
-                <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M13 10V3L4 14h7v7l9-11h-7z" />
-              </svg>
-            </div>
-            <h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-2">Real-Time Gameplay</h3>
-            <p class="text-gray-600">
-              Live WebSocket updates keep you in sync with every pitch, swing, and strategic decision.
-            </p>
-          </div>
-
-          <div class="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md p-8 text-center hover:shadow-lg transition">
-            <div class="w-16 h-16 bg-primary/10 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center mx-auto mb-4">
-              <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="h-8 w-8 text-primary" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
-                <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M9 19v-6a2 2 0 00-2-2H5a2 2 0 00-2 2v6a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2zm0 0V9a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2v10m-6 0a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2m0 0V5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2v14a2 2 0 01-2 2h-2a2 2 0 01-2-2z" />
-              </svg>
-            </div>
-            <h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-2">Strategic Depth</h3>
-            <p class="text-gray-600">
-              Defensive positioning, substitutions, and tactical decisions - you control every aspect.
-            </p>
-          </div>
-
-          <div class="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md p-8 text-center hover:shadow-lg transition">
-            <div class="w-16 h-16 bg-primary/10 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center mx-auto mb-4">
-              <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="h-8 w-8 text-primary" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
-                <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M17 20h5v-2a3 3 0 00-5.356-1.857M17 20H7m10 0v-2c0-.656-.126-1.283-.356-1.857M7 20H2v-2a3 3 0 015.356-1.857M7 20v-2c0-.656.126-1.283.356-1.857m0 0a5.002 5.002 0 019.288 0M15 7a3 3 0 11-6 0 3 3 0 016 0zm6 3a2 2 0 11-4 0 2 2 0 014 0zM7 10a2 2 0 11-4 0 2 2 0 014 0z" />
-              </svg>
-            </div>
-            <h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-2">Multiplayer</h3>
-            <p class="text-gray-600">
-              Compete head-to-head with friends or challenge the AI opponent.
-            </p>
-          </div>
-        </div>
+  <div class="bg-white rounded-xl shadow-md border border-gray-200 p-6">
+    <!-- Page Header -->
+    <div class="mb-8 flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center sm:justify-between gap-4">
+      <div>
+        <h1 class="text-3xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-2">My Games</h1>
+        <p class="text-gray-600">
+          View and manage your active and completed games
+        </p>
+      </div>
+      <div class="flex flex-wrap gap-3">
+        <button
+          @click="handleQuickCreate"
+          :disabled="isCreatingQuickGame"
+          class="px-5 py-2.5 bg-green-600 hover:bg-green-700 disabled:bg-gray-400 text-white font-medium rounded-lg shadow hover:shadow-md transition disabled:cursor-not-allowed"
+        >
+          {{ isCreatingQuickGame ? 'Creating...' : 'Quick Start Demo' }}
+        </button>
+        <NuxtLink
+          to="/games/create"
+          class="px-5 py-2.5 bg-primary hover:bg-blue-700 text-white font-medium rounded-lg shadow hover:shadow-md transition"
+        >
+          Create New Game
+        </NuxtLink>
       </div>
     </div>
 
-    <!-- Authenticated View: Dashboard -->
-    <div v-else class="min-h-screen">
-      <div class="max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 py-12">
-        <!-- Welcome Header -->
-        <div class="mb-8">
-          <h1 class="text-3xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-2">
-            Welcome back, {{ authStore.currentUser?.username || 'Manager' }}!
-          </h1>
-          <p class="text-gray-600">
-            Ready to lead your team to victory?
-          </p>
-        </div>
+    <!-- Tabs -->
+    <div class="mb-6 border-b border-gray-200">
+      <nav class="flex space-x-8">
+        <button
+          :class="[
+            'py-4 px-1 border-b-2 font-medium text-sm transition',
+            activeTab === 'active'
+              ? 'border-primary text-primary'
+              : 'border-transparent text-gray-500 hover:text-gray-700 hover:border-gray-300'
+          ]"
+          @click="activeTab = 'active'"
+        >
+          Active Games
+        </button>
+        <button
+          :class="[
+            'py-4 px-1 border-b-2 font-medium text-sm transition',
+            activeTab === 'completed'
+              ? 'border-primary text-primary'
+              : 'border-transparent text-gray-500 hover:text-gray-700 hover:border-gray-300'
+          ]"
+          @click="activeTab = 'completed'"
+        >
+          Completed
+        </button>
+      </nav>
+    </div>
 
-        <!-- Quick Actions -->
-        <div class="grid md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-6 mb-12">
-          <NuxtLink
-            to="/games/create"
-            class="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md p-6 hover:shadow-lg transition cursor-pointer border-2 border-transparent hover:border-primary"
-          >
-            <div class="flex items-center justify-between mb-4">
-              <div class="w-12 h-12 bg-primary/10 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center">
-                <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="h-6 w-6 text-primary" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
-                  <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M12 4v16m8-8H4" />
-                </svg>
-              </div>
-            </div>
-            <h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-gray-900 mb-1">New Game</h3>
-            <p class="text-sm text-gray-600">Start a fresh matchup</p>
-          </NuxtLink>
+    <!-- Loading State -->
+    <div v-if="loading" class="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md p-12 text-center">
+      <div class="w-16 h-16 mx-auto mb-4 border-4 border-primary border-t-transparent rounded-full animate-spin"/>
+      <p class="text-gray-900 font-semibold">Loading games...</p>
+    </div>
 
-          <NuxtLink
-            to="/games"
-            class="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md p-6 hover:shadow-lg transition cursor-pointer border-2 border-transparent hover:border-primary"
-          >
-            <div class="flex items-center justify-between mb-4">
-              <div class="w-12 h-12 bg-green-100 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center">
-                <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="h-6 w-6 text-green-600" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
-                  <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M9 12h6m-6 4h6m2 5H7a2 2 0 01-2-2V5a2 2 0 012-2h5.586a1 1 0 01.707.293l5.414 5.414a1 1 0 01.293.707V19a2 2 0 01-2 2z" />
-                </svg>
-              </div>
-              <span class="text-2xl font-bold text-gray-900">0</span>
-            </div>
-            <h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-gray-900 mb-1">Active Games</h3>
-            <p class="text-sm text-gray-600">Your ongoing matches</p>
-          </NuxtLink>
+    <!-- Error State -->
+    <div v-else-if="error" class="bg-red-50 border border-red-200 rounded-lg p-6">
+      <p class="text-red-800 font-semibold">Failed to load games</p>
+      <p class="text-red-600 text-sm mt-2">{{ error }}</p>
+      <button
+        class="mt-4 px-4 py-2 bg-red-600 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-red-700 transition"
+        @click="() => refresh()"
+      >
+        Retry
+      </button>
+    </div>
 
-          <div class="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md p-6">
-            <div class="flex items-center justify-between mb-4">
-              <div class="w-12 h-12 bg-yellow-100 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center">
-                <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="h-6 w-6 text-yellow-600" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
-                  <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M5 3v4M3 5h4M6 17v4m-2-2h4m5-16l2.286 6.857L21 12l-5.714 2.143L13 21l-2.286-6.857L5 12l5.714-2.143L13 3z" />
-                </svg>
-              </div>
-              <span class="text-2xl font-bold text-gray-900">0</span>
-            </div>
-            <h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-gray-900 mb-1">Wins</h3>
-            <p class="text-sm text-gray-600">Season record</p>
+    <!-- Games List -->
+    <div v-else-if="activeTab === 'active'">
+      <!-- Games List -->
+      <div v-if="activeGames.length > 0" class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
+        <NuxtLink
+          v-for="game in activeGames"
+          :key="game.game_id"
+          :to="`/games/${game.game_id}`"
+          class="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md hover:shadow-xl transition p-6"
+        >
+          <div class="flex justify-between items-start mb-4">
+            <span
+              :class="[
+                'px-3 py-1 rounded-full text-sm font-semibold',
+                game.status === 'active' ? 'bg-green-100 text-green-800' : 'bg-yellow-100 text-yellow-800'
+              ]"
+            >
+              {{ game.status === 'active' ? 'In Progress' : 'Pending Lineups' }}
+            </span>
+            <!-- Inning indicator for active games -->
+            <span v-if="game.status === 'active' && game.inning" class="text-sm text-gray-500">
+              {{ game.half === 'top' ? 'Top' : 'Bot' }} {{ game.inning }}
+            </span>
           </div>
-
-          <div class="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md p-6">
-            <div class="flex items-center justify-between mb-4">
-              <div class="w-12 h-12 bg-blue-100 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center">
-                <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="h-6 w-6 text-blue-600" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
-                  <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z" />
-                </svg>
+          <!-- Score display -->
+          <div class="space-y-3">
+            <div class="flex items-center justify-between">
+              <div class="flex items-center gap-2">
+                <span class="text-xs text-gray-400 w-8">Away</span>
+                <span class="font-semibold">{{ game.away_team_name || game.away_team_abbrev || `Team ${game.away_team_id}` }}</span>
               </div>
-              <span class="text-2xl font-bold text-gray-900">-</span>
+              <span class="text-xl font-bold tabular-nums">{{ game.away_score }}</span>
             </div>
-            <h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-gray-900 mb-1">Last Played</h3>
-            <p class="text-sm text-gray-600">Never</p>
-          </div>
-        </div>
-
-        <!-- Recent Activity / Getting Started -->
-        <div class="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md p-8">
-          <h2 class="text-2xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-6">Getting Started</h2>
-          <div class="space-y-4">
-            <div class="flex items-start">
-              <div class="flex-shrink-0 w-8 h-8 bg-primary text-white rounded-full flex items-center justify-center font-bold">
-                1
-              </div>
-              <div class="ml-4">
-                <h3 class="font-semibold text-gray-900">Create Your First Game</h3>
-                <p class="text-gray-600">Click "New Game" to set up your first matchup and choose your teams.</p>
-              </div>
-            </div>
-            <div class="flex items-start">
-              <div class="flex-shrink-0 w-8 h-8 bg-gray-300 text-white rounded-full flex items-center justify-center font-bold">
-                2
-              </div>
-              <div class="ml-4">
-                <h3 class="font-semibold text-gray-900">Make Strategic Decisions</h3>
-                <p class="text-gray-600">Control defensive positioning, batting order, and substitutions throughout the game.</p>
-              </div>
-            </div>
-            <div class="flex items-start">
-              <div class="flex-shrink-0 w-8 h-8 bg-gray-300 text-white rounded-full flex items-center justify-center font-bold">
-                3
-              </div>
-              <div class="ml-4">
-                <h3 class="font-semibold text-gray-900">Watch Your Team Win</h3>
-                <p class="text-gray-600">Follow the action in real-time as plays unfold and your strategy comes to life.</p>
+            <div class="flex items-center justify-between">
+              <div class="flex items-center gap-2">
+                <span class="text-xs text-gray-400 w-8">Home</span>
+                <span class="font-semibold">{{ game.home_team_name || game.home_team_abbrev || `Team ${game.home_team_id}` }}</span>
               </div>
+              <span class="text-xl font-bold tabular-nums">{{ game.home_score }}</span>
             </div>
           </div>
-        </div>
+        </NuxtLink>
+      </div>
+
+      <!-- Empty State -->
+      <div v-else class="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md p-12 text-center">
+        <svg
+          xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
+          class="h-16 w-16 mx-auto text-gray-400 mb-4"
+          fill="none"
+          viewBox="0 0 24 24"
+          stroke="currentColor"
+        >
+          <path
+            stroke-linecap="round"
+            stroke-linejoin="round"
+            stroke-width="2"
+            d="M9 5H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2h10a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2h-2M9 5a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2M9 5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2"
+          />
+        </svg>
+        <h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-2">
+          No Active Games
+        </h3>
+        <p class="text-gray-600 mb-6">
+          You don't have any active games right now. Create a new game to get started!
+        </p>
+        <NuxtLink
+          to="/games/create"
+          class="inline-block px-6 py-3 bg-primary hover:bg-blue-700 text-white font-semibold rounded-lg transition"
+        >
+          Create Your First Game
+        </NuxtLink>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+
+    <div v-else-if="activeTab === 'completed'">
+      <!-- Completed Games List -->
+      <div v-if="completedGames.length > 0" class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
+        <NuxtLink
+          v-for="game in completedGames"
+          :key="game.game_id"
+          :to="`/games/${game.game_id}`"
+          class="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md hover:shadow-xl transition p-6"
+        >
+          <div class="flex justify-between items-start mb-4">
+            <span class="px-3 py-1 rounded-full text-sm font-semibold bg-gray-100 text-gray-800">
+              Final
+            </span>
+          </div>
+          <!-- Score display -->
+          <div class="space-y-3">
+            <div class="flex items-center justify-between">
+              <div class="flex items-center gap-2">
+                <span class="text-xs text-gray-400 w-8">Away</span>
+                <span class="font-semibold">{{ game.away_team_name || game.away_team_abbrev || `Team ${game.away_team_id}` }}</span>
+              </div>
+              <span class="text-xl font-bold tabular-nums">{{ game.away_score }}</span>
+            </div>
+            <div class="flex items-center justify-between">
+              <div class="flex items-center gap-2">
+                <span class="text-xs text-gray-400 w-8">Home</span>
+                <span class="font-semibold">{{ game.home_team_name || game.home_team_abbrev || `Team ${game.home_team_id}` }}</span>
+              </div>
+              <span class="text-xl font-bold tabular-nums">{{ game.home_score }}</span>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        </NuxtLink>
+      </div>
+
+      <!-- Empty State -->
+      <div v-else class="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md p-12 text-center">
+        <svg
+          xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
+          class="h-16 w-16 mx-auto text-gray-400 mb-4"
+          fill="none"
+          viewBox="0 0 24 24"
+          stroke="currentColor"
+        >
+          <path
+            stroke-linecap="round"
+            stroke-linejoin="round"
+            stroke-width="2"
+            d="M9 12h6m-6 4h6m2 5H7a2 2 0 01-2-2V5a2 2 0 012-2h5.586a1 1 0 01.707.293l5.414 5.414a1 1 0 01.293.707V19a2 2 0 01-2 2z"
+          />
+        </svg>
+        <h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-gray-900 mb-2">
+          No Completed Games
+        </h3>
+        <p class="text-gray-600">
+          You haven't completed any games yet.
+        </p>
       </div>
     </div>
   </div>
@@ -180,23 +210,110 @@
 <script setup lang="ts">
 import { useAuthStore } from '~/store/auth'
 
-const authStore = useAuthStore()
-const config = useRuntimeConfig()
-
-// Track if we're mounted (client-side) to avoid SSR hydration mismatch
-const isMounted = ref(false)
-
-// Compute Discord login URL for direct OAuth (bypasses /auth/login page)
-const discordLoginUrl = computed(() => {
-  return `${config.public.apiUrl}/api/auth/discord/login?return_url=${encodeURIComponent('/games')}`
+definePageMeta({
+  middleware: ['auth'], // Require authentication
 })
 
-onMounted(() => {
-  isMounted.value = true
+const activeTab = ref<'active' | 'completed'>('active')
+const config = useRuntimeConfig()
+const authStore = useAuthStore()
+const router = useRouter()
 
-  // Auto-redirect authenticated users to /games
-  if (authStore.isAuthenticated) {
-    navigateTo('/games')
+// Games data - loading/error managed separately, games comes from useAsyncData
+const loading = ref(true)
+const error = ref<string | null>(null)
+const isCreatingQuickGame = ref(false)
+
+// Quick-create a demo game with pre-configured lineups
+async function handleQuickCreate() {
+  try {
+    isCreatingQuickGame.value = true
+    error.value = null
+
+    console.log('[Games Page] Quick-creating demo game...')
+
+    const response = await $fetch<{ game_id: string; message: string; status: string }>(
+      `${config.public.apiUrl}/api/games/quick-create`,
+      {
+        method: 'POST',
+        credentials: 'include', // Send HttpOnly cookies
+      }
+    )
+
+    console.log('[Games Page] Quick-create response:', response)
+
+    // Redirect to game page
+    router.push(`/games/${response.game_id}`)
+  } catch (err: any) {
+    console.error('[Games Page] Quick-create failed:', err)
+    error.value = err.data?.detail || err.message || 'Failed to create demo game'
+  } finally {
+    isCreatingQuickGame.value = false
+  }
+}
+
+// Fetch games - uses internal URL for SSR, public URL for client
+const apiUrl = useApiUrl()
+const { data: games, pending, error: fetchError, refresh } = await useAsyncData(
+  'games-list',
+  async () => {
+    const headers: Record<string, string> = {}
+
+    // Forward cookies for SSR requests
+    if (import.meta.server) {
+      const event = useRequestEvent()
+      const cookieHeader = event?.node.req.headers.cookie
+      if (cookieHeader) {
+        headers['Cookie'] = cookieHeader
+      }
+    }
+
+    const response = await $fetch<any[]>(`${apiUrl}/api/games/`, {
+      credentials: 'include',
+      headers,
+    })
+
+    return response
+  },
+  {
+    server: true,  // SSR enabled - uses internal Docker URL
+    lazy: false,   // Block rendering until done
+    default: () => [] as any[],  // Prevent null during hydration
+  }
+)
+
+// Filter games by status
+const activeGames = computed(() => {
+  return games.value?.filter(g => g.status === 'active' || g.status === 'pending') || []
+})
+
+const completedGames = computed(() => {
+  return games.value?.filter(g => g.status === 'completed' || g.status === 'final') || []
+})
+
+// Re-fetch on client if data is stale (handles post-OAuth client-side navigation)
+onMounted(async () => {
+  // Only re-fetch if we have no games but are authenticated
+  // This handles the case where client-side navigation doesn't trigger SSR
+  if ((!games.value || games.value.length === 0) && authStore.isAuthenticated) {
+    console.log('[Games Page] No games on mount, re-fetching...')
+    await refresh()
   }
 })
+
+// Sync loading state with pending
+watch(pending, (isPending) => {
+  loading.value = isPending
+}, { immediate: true })
+
+// Sync error state
+watch(fetchError, (err) => {
+  if (err) {
+    error.value = err.message || 'Failed to load games'
+  }
+}, { immediate: true })
 </script>
+
+<style scoped>
+/* Additional component styles if needed */
+</style>