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Getting started
Yes. Download the app, create or join fan groups, RSVP to game watch events, add friends, and follow the teams you care about, all free.
NextName is available on iPhone today. Android is coming soon.
You create a free account in the app, then you can join any fan group and follow the teams you care about.
For athletes
Athletes join by request. Tell us who you are and we follow up. We review every request before an athlete goes live.
For schools
We are partnering with a small group of founding schools to shape the platform. Request early access and we follow up.
No. NextName is an independent fan platform. We use team and school names only to identify the teams fans follow.
Trust and independence
No. NextName is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any college, university, conference, or the NCAA.
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Free to download. Create or join fan groups, follow athletes and teams, and find events for the sports you care about.