diff --git a/backend/src/app.js b/backend/src/app.js
index f929391..e671933 100644
--- a/backend/src/app.js
+++ b/backend/src/app.js
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ app.use('/api/events', require('./routes/events'));
 app.use('/api/wsdc', require('./routes/wsdc'));
 app.use('/api/divisions', require('./routes/divisions'));
 app.use('/api/competition-types', require('./routes/competitionTypes'));
-// app.use('/api/matches', require('./routes/matches'));
+app.use('/api/matches', require('./routes/matches'));
 // app.use('/api/ratings', require('./routes/ratings'));
 
 // 404 handler
diff --git a/backend/src/routes/matches.js b/backend/src/routes/matches.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f572b51
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/src/routes/matches.js
@@ -0,0 +1,618 @@
+const express = require('express');
+const { prisma } = require('../utils/db');
+const { authenticate } = require('../middleware/auth');
+const { getIO } = require('../socket');
+
+const router = express.Router();
+
+// POST /api/matches - Create a match request
+router.post('/', authenticate, async (req, res, next) => {
+  try {
+    const { targetUserId, eventSlug } = req.body;
+    const requesterId = req.user.id;
+
+    // Validation
+    if (!targetUserId || !eventSlug) {
+      return res.status(400).json({
+        success: false,
+        error: 'targetUserId and eventSlug are required',
+      });
+    }
+
+    if (requesterId === targetUserId) {
+      return res.status(400).json({
+        success: false,
+        error: 'Cannot create match with yourself',
+      });
+    }
+
+    // Find event by slug
+    const event = await prisma.event.findUnique({
+      where: { slug: eventSlug },
+      select: { id: true, name: true },
+    });
+
+    if (!event) {
+      return res.status(404).json({
+        success: false,
+        error: 'Event not found',
+      });
+    }
+
+    // Check if both users are participants
+    const [requesterParticipant, targetParticipant] = await Promise.all([
+      prisma.eventParticipant.findUnique({
+        where: {
+          userId_eventId: {
+            userId: requesterId,
+            eventId: event.id,
+          },
+        },
+      }),
+      prisma.eventParticipant.findUnique({
+        where: {
+          userId_eventId: {
+            userId: targetUserId,
+            eventId: event.id,
+          },
+        },
+      }),
+    ]);
+
+    if (!requesterParticipant) {
+      return res.status(403).json({
+        success: false,
+        error: 'You must be a participant of this event',
+      });
+    }
+
+    if (!targetParticipant) {
+      return res.status(400).json({
+        success: false,
+        error: 'Target user is not a participant of this event',
+      });
+    }
+
+    // Check if match already exists (in either direction)
+    const existingMatch = await prisma.match.findFirst({
+      where: {
+        eventId: event.id,
+        OR: [
+          { user1Id: requesterId, user2Id: targetUserId },
+          { user1Id: targetUserId, user2Id: requesterId },
+        ],
+      },
+    });
+
+    if (existingMatch) {
+      return res.status(400).json({
+        success: false,
+        error: 'Match already exists with this user',
+        match: existingMatch,
+      });
+    }
+
+    // Create match
+    const match = await prisma.match.create({
+      data: {
+        user1Id: requesterId,
+        user2Id: targetUserId,
+        eventId: event.id,
+        status: 'pending',
+      },
+      include: {
+        user1: {
+          select: {
+            id: true,
+            username: true,
+            avatar: true,
+            firstName: true,
+            lastName: true,
+          },
+        },
+        user2: {
+          select: {
+            id: true,
+            username: true,
+            avatar: true,
+            firstName: true,
+            lastName: true,
+          },
+        },
+        event: {
+          select: {
+            id: true,
+            slug: true,
+            name: true,
+          },
+        },
+      },
+    });
+
+    // Emit socket event to target user
+    try {
+      const io = getIO();
+      const targetSocketRoom = `user_${targetUserId}`;
+      io.to(targetSocketRoom).emit('match_request_received', {
+        matchId: match.id,
+        from: {
+          id: match.user1.id,
+          username: match.user1.username,
+          avatar: match.user1.avatar,
+          firstName: match.user1.firstName,
+          lastName: match.user1.lastName,
+        },
+        event: {
+          slug: match.event.slug,
+          name: match.event.name,
+        },
+        createdAt: match.createdAt,
+      });
+    } catch (socketError) {
+      console.error('Failed to emit match request notification:', socketError);
+    }
+
+    res.status(201).json({
+      success: true,
+      data: match,
+    });
+  } catch (error) {
+    // Handle unique constraint violation
+    if (error.code === 'P2002') {
+      return res.status(400).json({
+        success: false,
+        error: 'Match already exists with this user for this event',
+      });
+    }
+    next(error);
+  }
+});
+
+// GET /api/matches - List matches for current user (optionally filtered by event)
+router.get('/', authenticate, async (req, res, next) => {
+  try {
+    const userId = req.user.id;
+    const { eventSlug, status } = req.query;
+
+    // Build where clause
+    const where = {
+      OR: [
+        { user1Id: userId },
+        { user2Id: userId },
+      ],
+    };
+
+    // Filter by event if provided
+    if (eventSlug) {
+      const event = await prisma.event.findUnique({
+        where: { slug: eventSlug },
+        select: { id: true },
+      });
+
+      if (!event) {
+        return res.status(404).json({
+          success: false,
+          error: 'Event not found',
+        });
+      }
+
+      where.eventId = event.id;
+    }
+
+    // Filter by status if provided
+    if (status) {
+      where.status = status;
+    }
+
+    // Fetch matches
+    const matches = await prisma.match.findMany({
+      where,
+      include: {
+        user1: {
+          select: {
+            id: true,
+            username: true,
+            avatar: true,
+            firstName: true,
+            lastName: true,
+          },
+        },
+        user2: {
+          select: {
+            id: true,
+            username: true,
+            avatar: true,
+            firstName: true,
+            lastName: true,
+          },
+        },
+        event: {
+          select: {
+            id: true,
+            slug: true,
+            name: true,
+            location: true,
+            startDate: true,
+            endDate: true,
+          },
+        },
+        room: {
+          select: {
+            id: true,
+          },
+        },
+      },
+      orderBy: {
+        createdAt: 'desc',
+      },
+    });
+
+    // Transform matches to include partner info
+    const transformedMatches = matches.map(match => {
+      const isUser1 = match.user1Id === userId;
+      const partner = isUser1 ? match.user2 : match.user1;
+      const isInitiator = match.user1Id === userId;
+
+      return {
+        id: match.id,
+        partner: {
+          id: partner.id,
+          username: partner.username,
+          avatar: partner.avatar,
+          firstName: partner.firstName,
+          lastName: partner.lastName,
+        },
+        event: match.event,
+        status: match.status,
+        roomId: match.roomId,
+        isInitiator,
+        createdAt: match.createdAt,
+      };
+    });
+
+    res.json({
+      success: true,
+      count: transformedMatches.length,
+      data: transformedMatches,
+    });
+  } catch (error) {
+    next(error);
+  }
+});
+
+// GET /api/matches/:id - Get specific match
+router.get('/:id', authenticate, async (req, res, next) => {
+  try {
+    const { id } = req.params;
+    const userId = req.user.id;
+
+    const match = await prisma.match.findUnique({
+      where: { id: parseInt(id) },
+      include: {
+        user1: {
+          select: {
+            id: true,
+            username: true,
+            avatar: true,
+            firstName: true,
+            lastName: true,
+          },
+        },
+        user2: {
+          select: {
+            id: true,
+            username: true,
+            avatar: true,
+            firstName: true,
+            lastName: true,
+          },
+        },
+        event: {
+          select: {
+            id: true,
+            slug: true,
+            name: true,
+            location: true,
+            startDate: true,
+            endDate: true,
+          },
+        },
+        room: {
+          select: {
+            id: true,
+          },
+        },
+      },
+    });
+
+    if (!match) {
+      return res.status(404).json({
+        success: false,
+        error: 'Match not found',
+      });
+    }
+
+    // Check authorization
+    if (match.user1Id !== userId && match.user2Id !== userId) {
+      return res.status(403).json({
+        success: false,
+        error: 'You are not authorized to view this match',
+      });
+    }
+
+    // Transform match data
+    const isUser1 = match.user1Id === userId;
+    const partner = isUser1 ? match.user2 : match.user1;
+    const isInitiator = match.user1Id === userId;
+
+    res.json({
+      success: true,
+      data: {
+        id: match.id,
+        partner: {
+          id: partner.id,
+          username: partner.username,
+          avatar: partner.avatar,
+          firstName: partner.firstName,
+          lastName: partner.lastName,
+        },
+        event: match.event,
+        status: match.status,
+        roomId: match.roomId,
+        isInitiator,
+        createdAt: match.createdAt,
+      },
+    });
+  } catch (error) {
+    next(error);
+  }
+});
+
+// PUT /api/matches/:id/accept - Accept a pending match
+router.put('/:id/accept', authenticate, async (req, res, next) => {
+  try {
+    const { id } = req.params;
+    const userId = req.user.id;
+
+    // Find match
+    const match = await prisma.match.findUnique({
+      where: { id: parseInt(id) },
+      include: {
+        user1: {
+          select: {
+            id: true,
+            username: true,
+            avatar: true,
+          },
+        },
+        user2: {
+          select: {
+            id: true,
+            username: true,
+            avatar: true,
+          },
+        },
+        event: {
+          select: {
+            id: true,
+            slug: true,
+            name: true,
+          },
+        },
+      },
+    });
+
+    if (!match) {
+      return res.status(404).json({
+        success: false,
+        error: 'Match not found',
+      });
+    }
+
+    // Check authorization - only user2 can accept
+    if (match.user2Id !== userId) {
+      return res.status(403).json({
+        success: false,
+        error: 'Only the match recipient can accept',
+      });
+    }
+
+    // Check status
+    if (match.status !== 'pending') {
+      return res.status(400).json({
+        success: false,
+        error: `Match is already ${match.status}`,
+      });
+    }
+
+    // Create private chat room and update match in transaction
+    const updatedMatch = await prisma.$transaction(async (tx) => {
+      // Create private chat room
+      const chatRoom = await tx.chatRoom.create({
+        data: {
+          type: 'private',
+          eventId: match.eventId,
+        },
+      });
+
+      // Update match status and link to chat room
+      const updated = await tx.match.update({
+        where: { id: parseInt(id) },
+        data: {
+          status: 'accepted',
+          roomId: chatRoom.id,
+        },
+        include: {
+          user1: {
+            select: {
+              id: true,
+              username: true,
+              avatar: true,
+              firstName: true,
+              lastName: true,
+            },
+          },
+          user2: {
+            select: {
+              id: true,
+              username: true,
+              avatar: true,
+              firstName: true,
+              lastName: true,
+            },
+          },
+          event: {
+            select: {
+              id: true,
+              slug: true,
+              name: true,
+            },
+          },
+          room: {
+            select: {
+              id: true,
+            },
+          },
+        },
+      });
+
+      return updated;
+    });
+
+    // Emit socket event to both users
+    try {
+      const io = getIO();
+      const user1SocketRoom = `user_${match.user1Id}`;
+      const user2SocketRoom = `user_${match.user2Id}`;
+
+      const notification = {
+        matchId: updatedMatch.id,
+        roomId: updatedMatch.roomId,
+        event: {
+          slug: updatedMatch.event.slug,
+          name: updatedMatch.event.name,
+        },
+      };
+
+      io.to(user1SocketRoom).emit('match_accepted', {
+        ...notification,
+        partner: {
+          id: updatedMatch.user2.id,
+          username: updatedMatch.user2.username,
+          avatar: updatedMatch.user2.avatar,
+        },
+      });
+
+      io.to(user2SocketRoom).emit('match_accepted', {
+        ...notification,
+        partner: {
+          id: updatedMatch.user1.id,
+          username: updatedMatch.user1.username,
+          avatar: updatedMatch.user1.avatar,
+        },
+      });
+    } catch (socketError) {
+      console.error('Failed to emit match accepted notification:', socketError);
+    }
+
+    // Transform response
+    const isUser1 = updatedMatch.user1Id === userId;
+    const partner = isUser1 ? updatedMatch.user2 : updatedMatch.user1;
+
+    res.json({
+      success: true,
+      data: {
+        id: updatedMatch.id,
+        partner: {
+          id: partner.id,
+          username: partner.username,
+          avatar: partner.avatar,
+          firstName: partner.firstName,
+          lastName: partner.lastName,
+        },
+        event: updatedMatch.event,
+        status: updatedMatch.status,
+        roomId: updatedMatch.roomId,
+        isInitiator: isUser1,
+        createdAt: updatedMatch.createdAt,
+      },
+    });
+  } catch (error) {
+    next(error);
+  }
+});
+
+// DELETE /api/matches/:id - Reject or cancel a match
+router.delete('/:id', authenticate, async (req, res, next) => {
+  try {
+    const { id } = req.params;
+    const userId = req.user.id;
+
+    // Find match
+    const match = await prisma.match.findUnique({
+      where: { id: parseInt(id) },
+      include: {
+        event: {
+          select: {
+            slug: true,
+            name: true,
+          },
+        },
+      },
+    });
+
+    if (!match) {
+      return res.status(404).json({
+        success: false,
+        error: 'Match not found',
+      });
+    }
+
+    // Check authorization - both users can delete
+    if (match.user1Id !== userId && match.user2Id !== userId) {
+      return res.status(403).json({
+        success: false,
+        error: 'You are not authorized to delete this match',
+      });
+    }
+
+    // Cannot delete completed matches
+    if (match.status === 'completed') {
+      return res.status(400).json({
+        success: false,
+        error: 'Cannot delete completed matches',
+      });
+    }
+
+    // Delete match (will cascade delete chat room if exists)
+    await prisma.match.delete({
+      where: { id: parseInt(id) },
+    });
+
+    // Emit socket event to the other user
+    try {
+      const io = getIO();
+      const otherUserId = match.user1Id === userId ? match.user2Id : match.user1Id;
+      const otherUserSocketRoom = `user_${otherUserId}`;
+
+      io.to(otherUserSocketRoom).emit('match_cancelled', {
+        matchId: match.id,
+        event: {
+          slug: match.event.slug,
+          name: match.event.name,
+        },
+      });
+    } catch (socketError) {
+      console.error('Failed to emit match cancelled notification:', socketError);
+    }
+
+    res.json({
+      success: true,
+      message: 'Match deleted successfully',
+    });
+  } catch (error) {
+    next(error);
+  }
+});
+
+module.exports = router;
diff --git a/backend/src/socket/index.js b/backend/src/socket/index.js
index c8f8b6a..12c3d90 100644
--- a/backend/src/socket/index.js
+++ b/backend/src/socket/index.js
@@ -63,6 +63,11 @@ function initializeSocket(httpServer) {
   io.on('connection', (socket) => {
     console.log(`✅ User connected: ${socket.user.username} (${socket.id})`);
 
+    // Join user's personal room for notifications
+    const userRoom = `user_${socket.user.id}`;
+    socket.join(userRoom);
+    console.log(`📬 ${socket.user.username} joined personal room: ${userRoom}`);
+
     // Join event room
     socket.on('join_event_room', async ({ slug }) => {
       try {
diff --git a/frontend/src/App.jsx b/frontend/src/App.jsx
index 8f3b04a..cef67ec 100644
--- a/frontend/src/App.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/App.jsx
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ import EventChatPage from './pages/EventChatPage';
 import EventDetailsPage from './pages/EventDetailsPage';
 import EventCheckinPage from './pages/EventCheckinPage';
 import MatchChatPage from './pages/MatchChatPage';
+import MatchesPage from './pages/MatchesPage';
 import RatePartnerPage from './pages/RatePartnerPage';
 import HistoryPage from './pages/HistoryPage';
 import ProfilePage from './pages/ProfilePage';
@@ -118,6 +119,14 @@ function App() {
               </ProtectedRoute>
             }
           />
+          <Route
+            path="/matches"
+            element={
+              <ProtectedRoute>
+                <MatchesPage />
+              </ProtectedRoute>
+            }
+          />
           <Route
             path="/matches/:matchId/chat"
             element={
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/layout/Navbar.jsx b/frontend/src/components/layout/Navbar.jsx
index 5549d9f..e64e3b9 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/layout/Navbar.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/layout/Navbar.jsx
@@ -1,16 +1,60 @@
 import { Link, useNavigate } from 'react-router-dom';
 import { useAuth } from '../../contexts/AuthContext';
-import { Video, LogOut, User, History } from 'lucide-react';
+import { Video, LogOut, User, History, Users } from 'lucide-react';
+import { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
+import { matchesAPI } from '../../services/api';
+import { connectSocket, disconnectSocket, getSocket } from '../../services/socket';
 
 const Navbar = () => {
   const { user, logout } = useAuth();
   const navigate = useNavigate();
+  const [pendingMatchesCount, setPendingMatchesCount] = useState(0);
 
   const handleLogout = () => {
     logout();
     navigate('/login');
   };
 
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (user) {
+      loadPendingMatches();
+
+      // Connect to socket for real-time updates
+      const token = localStorage.getItem('token');
+      if (token) {
+        connectSocket(token, user.id);
+
+        const socket = getSocket();
+        if (socket) {
+          // Listen for match notifications
+          socket.on('match_request_received', () => loadPendingMatches());
+          socket.on('match_accepted', () => loadPendingMatches());
+          socket.on('match_cancelled', () => loadPendingMatches());
+        }
+      }
+
+      return () => {
+        const socket = getSocket();
+        if (socket) {
+          socket.off('match_request_received');
+          socket.off('match_accepted');
+          socket.off('match_cancelled');
+        }
+      };
+    }
+  }, [user]);
+
+  const loadPendingMatches = async () => {
+    try {
+      const result = await matchesAPI.getMatches(null, 'pending');
+      // Only count incoming requests (where user is not the initiator)
+      const incomingCount = (result.data || []).filter(m => !m.isInitiator).length;
+      setPendingMatchesCount(incomingCount);
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Failed to load pending matches:', error);
+    }
+  };
+
   if (!user) return null;
 
   return (
@@ -25,6 +69,19 @@ const Navbar = () => {
           </div>
 
           <div className="flex items-center space-x-4">
+            <Link
+              to="/matches"
+              className="flex items-center space-x-1 px-3 py-2 rounded-md text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 hover:text-primary-600 hover:bg-gray-100 relative"
+            >
+              <Users className="w-4 h-4" />
+              <span>Matches</span>
+              {pendingMatchesCount > 0 && (
+                <span className="absolute -top-1 -right-1 bg-red-500 text-white text-xs rounded-full h-5 w-5 flex items-center justify-center font-semibold">
+                  {pendingMatchesCount}
+                </span>
+              )}
+            </Link>
+
             <Link
               to="/history"
               className="flex items-center space-x-1 px-3 py-2 rounded-md text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 hover:text-primary-600 hover:bg-gray-100"
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/EventChatPage.jsx b/frontend/src/pages/EventChatPage.jsx
index 451f85a..2dce747 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/EventChatPage.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/EventChatPage.jsx
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ import Layout from '../components/layout/Layout';
 import { useAuth } from '../contexts/AuthContext';
 import { Send, UserPlus, Loader2, LogOut, AlertTriangle, QrCode, Edit2, Filter, X } from 'lucide-react';
 import { connectSocket, disconnectSocket, getSocket } from '../services/socket';
-import { eventsAPI, heatsAPI } from '../services/api';
+import { eventsAPI, heatsAPI, matchesAPI } from '../services/api';
 import HeatsBanner from '../components/heats/HeatsBanner';
 
 const EventChatPage = () => {
@@ -252,12 +252,29 @@ const EventChatPage = () => {
     }
   };
 
-  const handleMatchWith = (userId) => {
-    // TODO: Implement match request
-    alert(`Match request sent to user!`);
-    setTimeout(() => {
-      navigate(`/matches/1/chat`);
-    }, 1000);
+  const handleMatchWith = async (userId) => {
+    try {
+      const result = await matchesAPI.createMatch(userId, slug);
+
+      // Show success message
+      alert(`Match request sent successfully! The user will be notified.`);
+
+      // Optional: Navigate to matches page or refresh matches list
+      // For now, we just show a success message
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Failed to send match request:', error);
+
+      // Show appropriate error message
+      if (error.status === 400 && error.message.includes('already exists')) {
+        alert('You already have a match request with this user.');
+      } else if (error.status === 403) {
+        alert('You must be a participant of this event to send match requests.');
+      } else if (error.status === 404) {
+        alert('Event not found.');
+      } else {
+        alert('Failed to send match request. Please try again.');
+      }
+    }
   };
 
   const handleHeatsSave = () => {
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/MatchesPage.jsx b/frontend/src/pages/MatchesPage.jsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3fe142b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/MatchesPage.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,345 @@
+import { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
+import { useNavigate } from 'react-router-dom';
+import Layout from '../components/layout/Layout';
+import { useAuth } from '../contexts/AuthContext';
+import { matchesAPI } from '../services/api';
+import { MessageCircle, Check, X, Loader2, Users, Calendar, MapPin } from 'lucide-react';
+import { connectSocket, disconnectSocket, getSocket } from '../services/socket';
+
+const MatchesPage = () => {
+  const { user } = useAuth();
+  const navigate = useNavigate();
+  const [matches, setMatches] = useState([]);
+  const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true);
+  const [filter, setFilter] = useState('all'); // 'all', 'pending', 'accepted'
+  const [processingMatchId, setProcessingMatchId] = useState(null);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    loadMatches();
+
+    // Connect to socket for real-time updates
+    const token = localStorage.getItem('token');
+    if (token && user) {
+      connectSocket(token, user.id);
+
+      const socket = getSocket();
+      if (socket) {
+        // Listen for match notifications
+        socket.on('match_request_received', handleMatchRequestReceived);
+        socket.on('match_accepted', handleMatchAccepted);
+        socket.on('match_cancelled', handleMatchCancelled);
+      }
+    }
+
+    return () => {
+      const socket = getSocket();
+      if (socket) {
+        socket.off('match_request_received', handleMatchRequestReceived);
+        socket.off('match_accepted', handleMatchAccepted);
+        socket.off('match_cancelled', handleMatchCancelled);
+      }
+      disconnectSocket();
+    };
+  }, [user]);
+
+  const loadMatches = async () => {
+    try {
+      setLoading(true);
+      const result = await matchesAPI.getMatches();
+      setMatches(result.data || []);
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Failed to load matches:', error);
+    } finally {
+      setLoading(false);
+    }
+  };
+
+  const handleMatchRequestReceived = (data) => {
+    // Reload matches to show new request
+    loadMatches();
+  };
+
+  const handleMatchAccepted = (data) => {
+    // Reload matches to update status
+    loadMatches();
+  };
+
+  const handleMatchCancelled = (data) => {
+    // Remove cancelled match from list
+    setMatches(prev => prev.filter(m => m.id !== data.matchId));
+  };
+
+  const handleAccept = async (matchId) => {
+    try {
+      setProcessingMatchId(matchId);
+      await matchesAPI.acceptMatch(matchId);
+
+      // Reload matches
+      await loadMatches();
+
+      // Show success message
+      alert('Match accepted! You can now chat with your partner.');
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Failed to accept match:', error);
+      alert('Failed to accept match. Please try again.');
+    } finally {
+      setProcessingMatchId(null);
+    }
+  };
+
+  const handleReject = async (matchId) => {
+    if (!confirm('Are you sure you want to reject this match request?')) {
+      return;
+    }
+
+    try {
+      setProcessingMatchId(matchId);
+      await matchesAPI.deleteMatch(matchId);
+
+      // Remove from list
+      setMatches(prev => prev.filter(m => m.id !== matchId));
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Failed to reject match:', error);
+      alert('Failed to reject match. Please try again.');
+    } finally {
+      setProcessingMatchId(null);
+    }
+  };
+
+  const handleOpenChat = (match) => {
+    if (match.status === 'accepted' && match.roomId) {
+      navigate(`/matches/${match.id}/chat`);
+    }
+  };
+
+  // Filter matches based on selected filter
+  const filteredMatches = matches.filter(match => {
+    if (filter === 'all') return true;
+    return match.status === filter;
+  });
+
+  // Separate pending incoming matches (where user is recipient)
+  const pendingIncoming = filteredMatches.filter(m => m.status === 'pending' && !m.isInitiator);
+  const otherMatches = filteredMatches.filter(m => !(m.status === 'pending' && !m.isInitiator));
+
+  return (
+    <Layout>
+      <div className="max-w-4xl mx-auto">
+        <div className="mb-6">
+          <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold text-gray-900">Match Requests</h1>
+          <p className="text-gray-600 mt-2">
+            Manage your dance partner connections
+          </p>
+        </div>
+
+        {/* Filter Tabs */}
+        <div className="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-sm p-1 mb-6 flex gap-1">
+          <button
+            onClick={() => setFilter('all')}
+            className={`flex-1 px-4 py-2 rounded-md text-sm font-medium transition-colors ${
+              filter === 'all'
+                ? 'bg-primary-600 text-white'
+                : 'text-gray-600 hover:bg-gray-100'
+            }`}
+          >
+            All ({matches.length})
+          </button>
+          <button
+            onClick={() => setFilter('pending')}
+            className={`flex-1 px-4 py-2 rounded-md text-sm font-medium transition-colors ${
+              filter === 'pending'
+                ? 'bg-primary-600 text-white'
+                : 'text-gray-600 hover:bg-gray-100'
+            }`}
+          >
+            Pending ({matches.filter(m => m.status === 'pending').length})
+          </button>
+          <button
+            onClick={() => setFilter('accepted')}
+            className={`flex-1 px-4 py-2 rounded-md text-sm font-medium transition-colors ${
+              filter === 'accepted'
+                ? 'bg-primary-600 text-white'
+                : 'text-gray-600 hover:bg-gray-100'
+            }`}
+          >
+            Active ({matches.filter(m => m.status === 'accepted').length})
+          </button>
+        </div>
+
+        {loading ? (
+          <div className="flex justify-center items-center py-12">
+            <Loader2 className="w-8 h-8 animate-spin text-primary-600" />
+          </div>
+        ) : (
+          <>
+            {/* Pending Incoming Requests Section */}
+            {pendingIncoming.length > 0 && (
+              <div className="mb-6">
+                <h2 className="text-lg font-semibold text-gray-900 mb-3 flex items-center gap-2">
+                  <Users className="w-5 h-5 text-amber-600" />
+                  Incoming Requests
+                </h2>
+                <div className="space-y-3">
+                  {pendingIncoming.map(match => (
+                    <MatchCard
+                      key={match.id}
+                      match={match}
+                      onAccept={handleAccept}
+                      onReject={handleReject}
+                      onOpenChat={handleOpenChat}
+                      processing={processingMatchId === match.id}
+                    />
+                  ))}
+                </div>
+              </div>
+            )}
+
+            {/* Other Matches */}
+            {otherMatches.length > 0 && (
+              <div>
+                <h2 className="text-lg font-semibold text-gray-900 mb-3">
+                  {pendingIncoming.length > 0 ? 'Other Matches' : 'Your Matches'}
+                </h2>
+                <div className="space-y-3">
+                  {otherMatches.map(match => (
+                    <MatchCard
+                      key={match.id}
+                      match={match}
+                      onAccept={handleAccept}
+                      onReject={handleReject}
+                      onOpenChat={handleOpenChat}
+                      processing={processingMatchId === match.id}
+                    />
+                  ))}
+                </div>
+              </div>
+            )}
+
+            {/* Empty State */}
+            {filteredMatches.length === 0 && (
+              <div className="text-center py-12">
+                <Users className="w-16 h-16 text-gray-300 mx-auto mb-4" />
+                <h3 className="text-lg font-medium text-gray-900 mb-2">
+                  No matches found
+                </h3>
+                <p className="text-gray-600">
+                  {filter === 'all'
+                    ? 'You have no match requests yet. Connect with other dancers at events!'
+                    : `You have no ${filter} matches.`}
+                </p>
+              </div>
+            )}
+          </>
+        )}
+      </div>
+    </Layout>
+  );
+};
+
+const MatchCard = ({ match, onAccept, onReject, onOpenChat, processing }) => {
+  const isIncoming = !match.isInitiator && match.status === 'pending';
+  const isOutgoing = match.isInitiator && match.status === 'pending';
+  const isAccepted = match.status === 'accepted';
+
+  return (
+    <div className="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-sm border border-gray-200 p-4 hover:shadow-md transition-shadow">
+      <div className="flex items-start justify-between">
+        <div className="flex-1">
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-2">
+            <img
+              src={match.partner.avatar || `https://api.dicebear.com/7.x/avataaars/svg?seed=${match.partner.username}`}
+              alt={match.partner.username}
+              className="w-12 h-12 rounded-full"
+            />
+            <div>
+              <h3 className="font-semibold text-gray-900">
+                {match.partner.firstName && match.partner.lastName
+                  ? `${match.partner.firstName} ${match.partner.lastName}`
+                  : match.partner.username}
+              </h3>
+              <p className="text-sm text-gray-600">@{match.partner.username}</p>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-4 text-sm text-gray-600 mb-2">
+            <div className="flex items-center gap-1">
+              <Calendar className="w-4 h-4" />
+              <span>{match.event.name}</span>
+            </div>
+            <div className="flex items-center gap-1">
+              <MapPin className="w-4 h-4" />
+              <span>{match.event.location}</span>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+            {isIncoming && (
+              <span className="text-xs px-2 py-1 bg-amber-100 text-amber-700 rounded-full font-medium">
+                Incoming Request
+              </span>
+            )}
+            {isOutgoing && (
+              <span className="text-xs px-2 py-1 bg-blue-100 text-blue-700 rounded-full font-medium">
+                Sent Request
+              </span>
+            )}
+            {isAccepted && (
+              <span className="text-xs px-2 py-1 bg-green-100 text-green-700 rounded-full font-medium">
+                Active Match
+              </span>
+            )}
+          </div>
+        </div>
+
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-2 ml-4">
+          {isIncoming && (
+            <>
+              <button
+                onClick={() => onAccept(match.id)}
+                disabled={processing}
+                className="p-2 bg-green-600 text-white rounded-full hover:bg-green-700 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed transition-colors"
+                title="Accept"
+              >
+                {processing ? (
+                  <Loader2 className="w-5 h-5 animate-spin" />
+                ) : (
+                  <Check className="w-5 h-5" />
+                )}
+              </button>
+              <button
+                onClick={() => onReject(match.id)}
+                disabled={processing}
+                className="p-2 bg-red-600 text-white rounded-full hover:bg-red-700 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed transition-colors"
+                title="Reject"
+              >
+                <X className="w-5 h-5" />
+              </button>
+            </>
+          )}
+
+          {isOutgoing && (
+            <button
+              onClick={() => onReject(match.id)}
+              disabled={processing}
+              className="px-3 py-1.5 text-sm border border-gray-300 text-gray-700 rounded-md hover:bg-gray-50 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed transition-colors"
+            >
+              Cancel Request
+            </button>
+          )}
+
+          {isAccepted && (
+            <button
+              onClick={() => onOpenChat(match)}
+              className="flex items-center gap-2 px-4 py-2 bg-primary-600 text-white rounded-md hover:bg-primary-700 transition-colors"
+            >
+              <MessageCircle className="w-4 h-4" />
+              Open Chat
+            </button>
+          )}
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+};
+
+export default MatchesPage;
diff --git a/frontend/src/services/api.js b/frontend/src/services/api.js
index 84c7d52..3905269 100644
--- a/frontend/src/services/api.js
+++ b/frontend/src/services/api.js
@@ -264,4 +264,46 @@ export const heatsAPI = {
   },
 };
 
+// Matches API (Phase 2)
+export const matchesAPI = {
+  async createMatch(targetUserId, eventSlug) {
+    const data = await fetchAPI('/matches', {
+      method: 'POST',
+      body: JSON.stringify({ targetUserId, eventSlug }),
+    });
+    return data;
+  },
+
+  async getMatches(eventSlug = null, status = null) {
+    const params = new URLSearchParams();
+    if (eventSlug) params.append('eventSlug', eventSlug);
+    if (status) params.append('status', status);
+
+    const queryString = params.toString();
+    const endpoint = queryString ? `/matches?${queryString}` : '/matches';
+
+    const data = await fetchAPI(endpoint);
+    return data;
+  },
+
+  async getMatch(matchId) {
+    const data = await fetchAPI(`/matches/${matchId}`);
+    return data;
+  },
+
+  async acceptMatch(matchId) {
+    const data = await fetchAPI(`/matches/${matchId}/accept`, {
+      method: 'PUT',
+    });
+    return data;
+  },
+
+  async deleteMatch(matchId) {
+    const data = await fetchAPI(`/matches/${matchId}`, {
+      method: 'DELETE',
+    });
+    return data;
+  },
+};
+
 export { ApiError };