diff --git a/frontend/src/hooks/useMatchChat.js b/frontend/src/hooks/useMatchChat.js
index cc8d246..e3d5187 100644
--- a/frontend/src/hooks/useMatchChat.js
+++ b/frontend/src/hooks/useMatchChat.js
@@ -72,6 +72,7 @@ const useMatchChat = (match, userId, slug) => {
     // Handle reconnection
     socket.on('reconnect', (attemptNumber) => {
       console.log('🔄 Match chat reconnected after', attemptNumber, 'attempts');
+      joinMatchRoom(); // Re-join room after reconnection
     });
 
     socket.on('reconnect_attempt', (attemptNumber) => {