Already confirmed for a second season, the first six episodes of last year’s breakout drama Heated rivalry finally hit UK screens on Saturday 10th January on Sky and Now. Read on for how to see Heated rivalry online anywhere with a VPN.
Until now, Brits have had to patiently read the rave reviews and obsessive fandom surrounding the Canadian show about two rival ice hockey stars – Shane (Hudson Williams) and Ilya (Connor Storrie) – who share a passionate relationship off the ice.
Based on a 2019 best-selling book by novelist Rachel Reid, the TV show has been described as a ‘steamy’ and ‘hot’ queer romantic drama. Let’s put it this way… you don’t have to be a fan of the NHL ice hockey league to enjoy Heated rivalrya story of forbidden love that spans eight years and takes plenty of euphoric highs and catastrophic lows along the way.
We’ve got all the details below on when and where you can stream the show online and watch it Heated rivalry episodes whether you are in the UK or elsewhere.
How to watch Heated Rivalry in the UK
How to watch Heated Rivalry from abroad
If you are currently traveling abroad, you will not be able to watch Heated rivalry on your Sky or Now subscription as you normally would due to pesky regional restrictions. Fortunately, there is an easy solution.
Downloading a VPN allows you to stream online no matter where you are. It’s a simple piece of software that changes your IP address, meaning you can access on-demand content or live TV just as if you were at home.
Use a VPN to watch Heated rivalry from anywhere
How to watch Heated Rivalry around the world
Heated rivalry has been out for a while already in other countries around the planet, having debuted on November 28, 2025 in Canada.
For example, all six episodes – including the finale – are available now HBO Max in the United States, Australia and New Zealand, and Dry after in Canada.
🇺🇸 🇦🇺 🇳🇿 HBO Max via Prime $10.99 per month
🇨🇦 Trang via Crave.ca or Prime CA$11.99 per month
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Heated Rivalry episode guide and UK air dates
Below is a brief synopsis for each of the six Heated rivalry episodes, along with the date they are scheduled to appear on UK TV on Sky Atlantic. As mentioned above, however, all six episodes will be available to stream online from Saturday 10 January.
Episode 1: Rookies – Saturday 10 January
Two rising hockey superstars, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, meet as fresh rookies. What begins as fierce rivalry on the ice quickly takes a surprising turn – their enmity hides a deep attraction that neither of them expected.
Episode 2: Olympians – Saturday 10 January
As international and professional pressure mounts, Shane and Ilya’s secret connection is tested. Their hidden throw faces obstacles both on and off the ice, threatening everything they’ve built.
Episode 3: Hunter – Saturday 17 January
Emotional strain and career demands collide, pushing both men to confront what they really want. Secrets, doubts and loyalties all come into play as the stakes rise.
Section 4: Rose – Saturday 17 January
New personal dynamics emerge – relationships, loyalties and past traumas threaten the fragile balance between Shane and Ilya. Their secret romance is pushed into dangerous territory.
Section 5: I will believe anything – Saturday 24 January
A decisive turning point: honesty, vulnerability and difficult choices come to mind. Both men must face truths they have long avoided and decide if love is worth risking everything.
Section 6: The summer house – Saturday 24 January
Series finale. Past secrets and future hopes collide. In a tender but suspenseful climax, Shane and Ilya confront their fears, their ambitions and each other – culminating in a solution that could change everything
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Heated rivalry cast
- Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander
- Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov
- Francois Arnaud as Scott Hunter
- Robbie GK as Kip Grady
- Christina Chang as Yuna Hollander
- Dylan Walsh as David Hollander
- Sophie Nélisse as Rose Landry
- Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova as Svetlana Vetrova
- Callan Potter as Hayden Pike
- Franco Lo Presti as Cliff Marleau
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