diff --git a/apps/hackathon/src/app/layout.tsx b/apps/hackathon/src/app/layout.tsx
index 3f79c52..cbd1151 100644
--- a/apps/hackathon/src/app/layout.tsx
+++ b/apps/hackathon/src/app/layout.tsx
@@ -54,15 +54,9 @@ export default function RootLayout() {
         return;
       }
 
-      // Home page - redirect based on auth status
+      // Home page - allow everyone to view the landing page
       if (pathname === '/') {
-        if (session) {
-          console.log('[Layout] Already authenticated, redirecting to dashboard');
-          navigate('/dashboard', { replace: true });
-        } else {
-          console.log('[Layout] Not authenticated, redirecting to login');
-          navigate('/auth/login', { replace: true });
-        }
+        console.log('[Layout] Landing page, allowing access');
         setIsChecking(false);
         return;
       }
diff --git a/apps/hackathon/src/middleware.ts b/apps/hackathon/src/middleware.ts
index 34a5e62..28ed9e0 100644
--- a/apps/hackathon/src/middleware.ts
+++ b/apps/hackathon/src/middleware.ts
@@ -53,9 +53,8 @@ export const middleware = async ({ request }: LoaderFunctionArgs) => {
     return null;
   }
 
-  // Public routes - redirect to dashboard if already authenticated
+  // Public routes - allow everyone to view the landing page
   if (mappingPublicRoutes.includes(pathname)) {
-    if (supabaseSession) return redirect('/dashboard');
     return null;
   }