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Can you watch the 2017 NCAA Tournament on your mobile device?

Mar 17, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; A detailed view of the March Madness logo during a practice day before the first round of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; A detailed view of the March Madness logo during a practice day before the first round of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Here’s how to watch the 2017 NCAA Tournament action as it unfolds, on your mobile device

It’s time for March Madness! That beautiful time of year where we all come together to watch basketball, and pretend we’re being productive at work. On deck is one of the most interesting tournaments in years. We have Villanova, the overall 1-seed, back to defend its national championship. To do it they’ll have to get through a bear of a region – and possibly Duke in MSG – before even getting to the Final Four.

But there are plenty of other contenders. The typical heavy hitters from college’s blue bloods are here – Kansas, Duke, Kentucky, and UNC are all among the top seeds. But we’ve also got some relative newcomers on the scene, as Baylor, UCLA, Oregon, and Arizona aim to make their charges into title contention. And through it all will be the upsets that we really watch for, anyway.

Teams like Michigan, Seton Hall, and Oklahoma State will look to prove their bona fides with runs, while favorite mid-majors like Wichita State and Middle Tennessee will look to keep their own March Magic rolling. And of course, an unknown Cinderella will rise.

With so many people on the go, at work, or without a cable plan, we need options to get our fix of March Madness. With that in mind, here’s how you can watch the 2017 NCAA Tournament unfold on your mobile device.

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The March Madness Live app will be available for download on all capable mobile devices. Some games will require a cable subscription, but a number will be made available through the app itself. Per the NCAA, the March Madness Live application will support both Airplay and Chromecast, so you can stream NCAA March Madness Live content to your television from a mobile device. Team and Tournament notifications within the App can keep you updated on when your team is about to play, or when something amazing is happening and you need to tune in.

Follow along with everyone as the 2017 NCAA tournament unfolds. Throughout it all will be upsets, fantastic stories, and the magic of single elimination tournaments. Keep an eye on your own bracket, or laugh at your friend’s after your bracket busts. It’s here, and it’s great.