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Heated Rivalry

Series· 2027· Drama· Romance· Game Changers (Rachel Reid novel series)

Created by Jacob Tierney

Two closeted professional hockey players on rival Canadian teams carry on a secret long-term relationship while navigating their careers in the public eye.

Heated Rivalry premieres on HBO Max in Q1 2027. The exact date has not been announced.

When and where to watch

Release schedule

Known US dates and destinations

  • Season premiere

    HBO Max

    Q1 2027

  • Season finale

    Finale

    No date announced

  • Released

    Next season

    Renewed

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Dates & episodes

Season guide

Current and recent seasons first. Original premiere dates, not current availability.

  1. 2Season 2Original premiere · Crave
  2. 1Season 1Original premiere · Crave · 6 episodes

Episode guide

Season 1 episodes

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Premiere dates and destinations, not current availability.

  1. 1

    Rookies source at TVmaze

    Originally aired on Crave

    Hockey superstars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov toe the thin ice between rivalry and something far more personal.

  2. 2

    Olympians source at TVmaze

    Originally aired on Crave

    Shane and Ilya keep their secret fling alive while their growing connection is tested by personal and professional pressures.

  3. 3

    Hunter source at TVmaze

    Originally aired on Crave

    A hockey player's high-stakes career collides with love when a chance meeting ignites a spark.

  4. 4

    Rose source at TVmaze

    Originally aired on Crave

    A moment of unexpected vulnerability and a high-profile romance unleash a storm of turmoil for Shane and Ilya.

  5. 5

    I'll Believe in Anything source at TVmaze

    Originally aired on Crave

    Shane, Ilya and Scott each face pivotal personal decisions.

  6. 6

    The Cottage source at TVmaze

    Originally aired on Crave

    Shane and Ilya escape the spotlight for a rare moment of freedom.

Episode data from TVmaze.

Cast and crew

Cast
Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie, François Arnaud

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About this information

Sources and attribution

Supporting links and attribution for the dates, credits, schedules and watch options shown on this page.

  • Renewal · HBO MaxDecember 12, 2025
    ReportedWikipedia
    “the series was renewed for a second season by Crave”
  • Season premiere · HBO MaxQ1 2027
    ExpectedWikipedia
    “expected to premiere in Spring 2027”
  • Cast and crew data

    Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Season release history

    TVmaze · 2 season records · CC BY-SA 4.0

Release dates retain the source wording. Season history records original premieres; availability receipts identify options that can be used now or later.

Past changes4 updates

  1. Season premiere date announced: Q1 2027 on HBO Max

    Reported by Wikipedia

  2. Renewed for another season (December 12, 2025)

    Reported by Wikipedia

  3. Filming (August 2026)

    Reported by Wikipedia

  4. Renewed (December 12, 2025)

    Reported by Wikipedia

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