Heated Rivalry has quickly become a sensation, delivering hits off the ice just as much as on it. Created by Jacob Tierney, the Canadian ice hockey drama, based on Rachel Reid’s novel Game Changers, is now airing on HBO Max in the United States.
The show has been embraced by critics and fans alike. It follows two pro hockey players locked in a public rivalry while secretly falling in love. It currently holds an 87% audience score on RottenTomatoes, “funny, but... sincere, steamy love story for grown-ups.”
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A major talking point of the show has been the chemistry between its leads Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie. While hockey is the plot device of the show, it's the queer characters that have really made the show a stand-out.
Keep reading for the episode release schedule and everything else you need to know about Heated Rivalry.
The first two episodes premiered on Nov. 28, 2025. A third was released on December 5.
What is Heated Rivalry about?
Heated Rivalry follows two professional ice hockey stars whose on-ice feud has made them headline fixtures and fan favorites. Publicly, they’re bitter rivals, but privately, their relationship is far more complicated and deeply romantic. The series tracks how their secret love story unfolds under the pressure of pro sports. As the stakes rise on the ice, so do the emotional risks.
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The first season of Heated Rivalry has 6 episodes.
What day do new episodes of Heated Rivalry come out?
Friday, Dec. 19, 2025: Episode 4
Friday, Jan. 2, 2026: Episode 6
Friday, Jan. 2, 2026: Episode 6
New episodes release on HBO Max (or Crave in Canada) at 12:00 a.m. ET on Friday and 9:00 p.m. PT on Thursday.
How to watch Heated Rivalry?
The show is available to stream on HBO Max in the United States and Australia. It's available on Crave in Canada.
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