diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index c782a76..00f462f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -57,6 +57,7 @@ Gameplay capabilities now include:
 - Character edit flow supports unlinking from campaigns (owner/GM/admin) and assigning to any existing campaign via expanded campaign options
 - Campaign management supports character deletion by character owner or admin
 - Shared top header control across workspace and admin views (consistent navigation/logout behavior)
+- Admin menu navigation now directly targets `Play` or `Campaign Management` workspace screens
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
diff --git a/RpgRoller/Components/Pages/Home.razor b/RpgRoller/Components/Pages/Home.razor
index 8366693..c653c61 100644
--- a/RpgRoller/Components/Pages/Home.razor
+++ b/RpgRoller/Components/Pages/Home.razor
@@ -22,10 +22,10 @@
         break;
 
     case HomeViewMode.Workspace:
-        <Workspace LoggedOut="OnLoggedOutAsync" AdminRequested="OnAdminRequested"/>
+        <Workspace LoggedOut="OnLoggedOutAsync" AdminRequested="OnAdminRequestedAsync" RequestedScreen="WorkspaceScreenOverride"/>
         break;
 
     case HomeViewMode.Admin:
-        <AdminHome LoggedOut="OnLoggedOutAsync" WorkspaceRequested="OnWorkspaceRequested"/>
+        <AdminHome LoggedOut="OnLoggedOutAsync" WorkspaceRequested="OnWorkspaceRequestedAsync"/>
         break;
 }
diff --git a/RpgRoller/Components/Pages/Home.razor.cs b/RpgRoller/Components/Pages/Home.razor.cs
index e7cf0f5..52aeace 100644
--- a/RpgRoller/Components/Pages/Home.razor.cs
+++ b/RpgRoller/Components/Pages/Home.razor.cs
@@ -22,50 +22,60 @@ public partial class Home
         try
         {
             _ = await ApiClient.RequestAsync<MeResponse>("GET", "/api/me");
+            WorkspaceScreenOverride = null;
             CurrentView = HomeViewMode.Workspace;
             ClearStatus();
         }
         catch (ApiRequestException ex) when (ex.StatusCode == 401)
         {
+            WorkspaceScreenOverride = null;
             CurrentView = HomeViewMode.Anonymous;
             ClearStatus();
         }
         catch (ApiRequestException ex)
         {
+            WorkspaceScreenOverride = null;
             CurrentView = HomeViewMode.Anonymous;
             SetStatus(ex.Message, true);
         }
     }
 
-    private void OnLoggedInAsync()
+    private Task OnLoggedInAsync()
     {
+        WorkspaceScreenOverride = null;
         CurrentView = HomeViewMode.Workspace;
         ClearStatus();
+        return InvokeAsync(StateHasChanged);
     }
 
-    private void OnAdminRequested()
+    private Task OnAdminRequestedAsync()
     {
         CurrentView = HomeViewMode.Admin;
         ClearStatus();
+        return InvokeAsync(StateHasChanged);
     }
 
-    private void OnWorkspaceRequested()
+    private Task OnWorkspaceRequestedAsync(string screen)
     {
+        WorkspaceScreenOverride = NormalizeWorkspaceScreen(screen) ?? "play";
         CurrentView = HomeViewMode.Workspace;
         ClearStatus();
+        return InvokeAsync(StateHasChanged);
     }
 
-    private void OnLoggedOutAsync(string? message)
+    private Task OnLoggedOutAsync(string? message)
     {
+        WorkspaceScreenOverride = null;
         CurrentView = HomeViewMode.Anonymous;
         if (string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(message))
         {
             ClearStatus();
-            return;
+            return InvokeAsync(StateHasChanged);
         }
 
         var isError = message.Contains("expired", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase);
         SetStatus(message, isError);
+        return InvokeAsync(StateHasChanged);
     }
 
     private void SetStatus(string message, bool isError)
@@ -80,7 +90,19 @@ public partial class Home
         StatusIsError = false;
     }
 
+    private static string? NormalizeWorkspaceScreen(string? screen)
+    {
+        if (string.Equals(screen, "management", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
+            return "management";
+
+        if (string.Equals(screen, "play", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
+            return "play";
+
+        return null;
+    }
+
     private HomeViewMode CurrentView { get; set; } = HomeViewMode.Loading;
+    private string? WorkspaceScreenOverride { get; set; }
     private string? StatusMessage { get; set; }
     private bool StatusIsError { get; set; }
     private bool HasInitialized { get; set; }
diff --git a/RpgRoller/Components/Pages/HomeControls/AdminHome.razor.cs b/RpgRoller/Components/Pages/HomeControls/AdminHome.razor.cs
index d015df4..94f61fc 100644
--- a/RpgRoller/Components/Pages/HomeControls/AdminHome.razor.cs
+++ b/RpgRoller/Components/Pages/HomeControls/AdminHome.razor.cs
@@ -46,18 +46,14 @@ public partial class AdminHome
         }
     }
 
-    private async Task OpenPlayAsync()
+    private Task OpenPlayAsync()
     {
-        IsScreenMenuOpen = false;
-        await JS.InvokeVoidAsync("rpgRollerApi.setSessionValue", ScreenSessionKey, "play");
-        await WorkspaceRequested.InvokeAsync();
+        return OpenWorkspaceAsync("play");
     }
 
-    private async Task OpenCampaignManagementAsync()
+    private Task OpenCampaignManagementAsync()
     {
-        IsScreenMenuOpen = false;
-        await JS.InvokeVoidAsync("rpgRollerApi.setSessionValue", ScreenSessionKey, "management");
-        await WorkspaceRequested.InvokeAsync();
+        return OpenWorkspaceAsync("management");
     }
 
     private Task OpenAdminAsync()
@@ -168,6 +164,12 @@ public partial class AdminHome
         IsScreenMenuOpen = !IsScreenMenuOpen;
     }
 
+    private async Task OpenWorkspaceAsync(string screen)
+    {
+        IsScreenMenuOpen = false;
+        await WorkspaceRequested.InvokeAsync(screen);
+    }
+
     [Inject]
     private RpgRollerApiClient ApiClient { get; set; } = null!;
 
@@ -195,11 +197,9 @@ public partial class AdminHome
         }
     }
 
-    private const string ScreenSessionKey = "screen";
-
     [Parameter]
     public EventCallback<string?> LoggedOut { get; set; }
 
     [Parameter]
-    public EventCallback WorkspaceRequested { get; set; }
+    public EventCallback<string> WorkspaceRequested { get; set; }
 }
diff --git a/RpgRoller/Components/Pages/Workspace.razor.cs b/RpgRoller/Components/Pages/Workspace.razor.cs
index f05fec4..1478879 100644
--- a/RpgRoller/Components/Pages/Workspace.razor.cs
+++ b/RpgRoller/Components/Pages/Workspace.razor.cs
@@ -22,9 +22,18 @@ public partial class Workspace : IAsyncDisposable
 
     private async Task InitializeAsync()
     {
-        var storedScreen = await JS.InvokeAsync<string?>("rpgRollerApi.getSessionValue", ScreenSessionKey);
-        if (string.Equals(storedScreen, "management", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
-            CurrentScreen = "management";
+        var requestedScreen = NormalizeRequestedScreen(RequestedScreen);
+        if (requestedScreen is not null)
+        {
+            CurrentScreen = requestedScreen;
+            await JS.InvokeVoidAsync("rpgRollerApi.setSessionValue", ScreenSessionKey, CurrentScreen);
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            var storedScreen = await JS.InvokeAsync<string?>("rpgRollerApi.getSessionValue", ScreenSessionKey);
+            if (string.Equals(storedScreen, "management", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
+                CurrentScreen = "management";
+        }
 
         var storedPanel = await JS.InvokeAsync<string?>("rpgRollerApi.getSessionValue", MobilePanelSessionKey);
         if (string.Equals(storedPanel, "log", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
@@ -225,7 +234,7 @@ public partial class Workspace : IAsyncDisposable
 
     private async Task SwitchScreenAsync(string screen)
     {
-        CurrentScreen = string.Equals(screen, "management", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase) ? "management" : "play";
+        CurrentScreen = NormalizeRequestedScreen(screen) ?? "play";
         IsScreenMenuOpen = false;
         await JS.InvokeVoidAsync("rpgRollerApi.setSessionValue", ScreenSessionKey, CurrentScreen);
     }
@@ -522,6 +531,17 @@ public partial class Workspace : IAsyncDisposable
         return string.Equals(visibility, "private", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase) ? "private" : "public";
     }
 
+    private static string? NormalizeRequestedScreen(string? screen)
+    {
+        if (string.Equals(screen, "management", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
+            return "management";
+
+        if (string.Equals(screen, "play", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
+            return "play";
+
+        return null;
+    }
+
     private bool CanEditSkill(SkillSummary skill)
     {
         if (SelectedCampaign is null)
@@ -822,6 +842,9 @@ public partial class Workspace : IAsyncDisposable
     [Parameter]
     public EventCallback AdminRequested { get; set; }
 
+    [Parameter]
+    public string? RequestedScreen { get; set; }
+
     private string? SelectedCampaignName => SelectedCampaign?.Name;
 
     private CharacterSummary? SelectedCharacter =>