{"id":401713,"date":"2026-01-11T02:45:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T02:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/401713\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T02:45:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T02:45:11","slug":"how-to-watch-heated-rivalry-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/401713\/","title":{"rendered":"How to watch Heated Rivalry in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"

Already confirmed for a second season, the first six episodes of last year’s breakout drama Heated Rivalry finally hit UK screens on Saturday, January 10 on Sky and Now. Read on for how to watch Heated Rivalry online from anywhere with a VPN<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Up until now, Brits have had to patiently read the rave reviews and obsessed fandom surrounding the Canadian show about two rival ice hockey stars \u2013 Shane (Hudson Williams) and Ilya (Connor Storrie) \u2013 who share a passionate relationship off the ice.<\/p>\n

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Based on a hit 2019 book by novelist Rachel Reid, the TV show has been described as a ‘steamy’ and ‘horny’ queer romantic drama. Let’s put it this way… you won’t need to be a fan of the NHL<\/a> ice hockey league to enjoy Heated Rivalry, a story of forbidden love spanning eight years and taking in plenty of euphoric ups and catastrophic downs along the way.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve got all the information below on when and where to stream the show online and watch Heated Rivalry<\/a> episodes whether you’re in the UK or anywhere else.<\/p>\n

How to watch Heated Rivalry in the UK<\/p>\n

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How to watch Heated Rivalry from abroad<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re traveling abroad at the moment, you\u2019ll be unable to watch Heated Rivalry on your Sky or Now subscription like you normally would due to annoying regional restrictions. Luckily, there\u2019s an easy solution.<\/p>\n

Downloading a VPN<\/a> will allow you to stream online, no matter where you are. It’s a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access on-demand content or live TV just as if you were at home.<\/p>\n

Use a VPN to watch Heated Rivalry from anywhere<\/p>\n

How to watch Heated Rivalry around the world<\/p>\n

Heated Rivalry has been out for a while already in other countries around the planet, having debuted on November 28, 2025 in Canada.<\/p>\n

For example, all six episodes \u2013 including the finale \u2013 are available now on HBO Max in the US, Australia and New Zealand, and Crave in Canada.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 Crave via Crave.ca<\/a> or Prime<\/a> CA$11.99 per month<\/p>\n

Geo-blocked? Access your stream from anywhere with NordVPN<\/a><\/p>\n

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(Image credit: Sabrina Lantos\/HBO Max)
\nHeated Rivalry episode guide and UK air dates<\/p>\n

Below is a short synopsis for each of the six Heated Rivalry episodes, together with the date they are scheduled to air on UK TV on Sky Atlantic. As mentioned above, however, all six episodes will be available to stream online from Saturday, January 10.<\/p>\n

Episode 1: Rookies \u2013 Saturday, January 10
Two rising hockey superstars, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, meet as fresh\u2011faced rookies. What begins as fierce on\u2011ice rivalry quickly takes a surprising turn \u2013 their animosity masks a deep attraction neither expected.<\/p>\n

Episode 2: Olympians \u2013 Saturday, January 10
As international and professional pressures mount, Shane and Ilya\u2019s secret connection is tested. Their hidden fling faces obstacles both on and off the ice, threatening everything they\u2019ve built.<\/p>\n

Episode 3: Hunter \u2013 Saturday, January 17
Emotional strain and career demands collide, pushing both men to confront what they truly want. Secrets, doubts, and loyalty all come into play as the stakes rise.<\/p>\n

Episode 4<\/a>: Rose \u2013 Saturday, January 17
New personal dynamics emerge \u2013 relationships, loyalties, and past traumas threaten the fragile balance between Shane and Ilya. Their secret romance is pushed into dangerous territory.<\/p>\n

Episode 5<\/a>: I\u2019ll Believe in Anything \u2013 Saturday, January 24
A pivotal turning point: honesty, vulnerability, and hard choices come crashing in. Both men must face truths they\u2019ve long avoided, deciding whether love is worth risking everything.<\/p>\n

Episode 6<\/a>: The Cottage \u2013 Saturday, January 24
Series finale. Past secrets and future hopes collide. In a tender but tension\u2011filled climax, Shane and Ilya confront their fears, their ambitions, and each other \u2013 culminating in a resolution that could change everything<\/p>\n

Heated Rivalry trailer<\/p>\n

Official Trailer | Heated Rivalry (Crave Original) – YouTube
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Heated Rivalry cast
\nHudson Williams as Shane HollanderConnor Storrie as Ilya RozanovFran\u00e7ois Arnaud as Scott HunterRobbie G.K. as Kip GradyChristina Chang as Yuna HollanderDylan Walsh as David HollanderSophie N\u00e9lisse as Rose LandryKsenia Daniela Kharlamova as Svetlana VetrovaCallan Potter as Hayden PikeFranco Lo Presti as Cliff Marleau<\/p>\n

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