Discover everything you need to know about the LGBTQ+ hockey romance, which has become one of the most popular TV shows of the moment.

If you thought your favorite streaming services were in a dry spell this season, think again. Heated Rivalry, a dramatic romance based on the novel by Rachel Reid, has quickly skyrocketed to the top of millions of must-watch lists around the world. Since its first episode aired on Nov. 28, viral memes and edits have made the rounds on the Internet, elevating the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/best-tv-shows-to-binge-stream-now-stranger-things-5-release-dates-all-her-fault-streaming" target="_blank" rel="noopener">show</a> to true smash-hit status.&nbsp;
Heated Rivalry follows professional hockey players Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander, played by Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, as they deal with their public lives as prominent figures in the NHL, struggle with their own professional and athletic goals, and navigate their secret relationship. Beyond plenty of dramatic tension, the show is also jam-packed with plenty of widely beloved romantic tropes&mdash;namely, enemies to lovers&mdash;so <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/gothic-romance-movies-to-watch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">romance</a> fans are bound to enjoy the show, which dives deep into the love story at the center of the narrative, but also devotes ample time to exploring themes central to <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/most-beautiful-women-athletes-of-all-time-olivia-dunne-coco-gauff-maria-sharapova" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sports</a> dramas.&nbsp;
Below, see everything you need to know about the show, including what time it airs and what to expect for&nbsp;Heated Rivalry&nbsp;Season 2, which was just announced.&nbsp;

<h2 style="text-align: center;">What Time Does Heated Rivalry Air</h2>

If you're looking to catch up on pop culture's favorite show of the moment, take note: Heated Rivalry airs every Friday at midnight on <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/euphoria-season-3-cast-first-look-preview-trailer-sydney-sweeney-zendaya-jacob-elordi-release-date-cancelled-controversy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HBO</a> in the U.S. and Australia, and Crave in Canada. Plus, if you're just now getting into&nbsp;Heated Rivalry after its recent viral moments, you're not too late&mdash;the final two episodes of Heated Rivalry have yet to be released.&nbsp;
Heated Rivalry&nbsp;Episode 1: "Rookies" &mdash; Nov. 28, 2025
Heated Rivalry&nbsp;Episode 2: "Olympians" &mdash; Nov. 28, 2025
Heated Rivalry&nbsp;Episode 3: "Hunter" &mdash; Dec. 5, 2025
Heated Rivalry&nbsp;Episode 4: "Rose" &mdash; Dec. 12, 2025
Heated Rivalry&nbsp;Episode 5: "I'll Believe in Anything" &mdash; Dec. 19, 2025
Heated Rivalry&nbsp;Episode 6: "The Cottage" &mdash; Dec. 26, 2025

'Heated Rivalry' Season 1 Official Trailer

Heated Rivalry | Official Trailer | HBO Max

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Heated Rivalry Season 2</h2>

In the middle of Season 1, HBO and Crave announced that Heated Rivalry&nbsp;would return for Season 2. Much to the joy of fans, Season 2 is expected to be longer than six episodes, and will likely follow the format of&nbsp;The Long Game&mdash;the original novel's sequel.&nbsp;

Unfortunately for eager watchers, the Season 2 announcement did not come with a date attached, so fans may be waiting a while for the follow-up to the massively successful first season. That being said, filming for Heated Rivalry Season 1 reportedly began in April 2025, so if the next season follows the same schedule, it may be only a year or two before TV-only fans see Shane and Ilya back on the ice.&nbsp;
As fans of the original books know,&nbsp;The Long Game&nbsp;brings plenty of emotion, drama, and tense romance, but fear not, TV-only watchers: there's a happy ending in store. Curious to see what happens to Shane and Ilya ahead of&nbsp;Heated Rivalry&nbsp;Season 2? Cozy up with a copy of&nbsp;The Long Game to find out how their story wraps up.&nbsp;

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