How to watch Heated Rivalry in the UK: release date, TV channels, stream online, episode guide

Date:
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

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The waiting is over to see this word-of-mouth smash hit show in the UK
here's how to watch Heated Rivalry on TV and online now that it's finally coming to Sky.

FULL STORY ======================================================================UK premiere date: Saturday, January 10 Watch Heated Rivalry on Sky Atlantic /
Now Entertainment Use NordVPN to watch any stream

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 .

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 Shane (Hudson Williams) and Ilya (Connor Storrie) who share a passionate relationship off the ice.

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 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.

Weve got all the information below on when and where to stream the show
online and watch Heated Rivalry episodes whether you're in the UK or anywhere else. How to watch Heated Rivalry in the UK

Heated Rivalry will go out on Sky TV in the UK.

It all gets started with a double-bill at 9pm GMT on Saturday, January 10 on Sky Atlantic. After that, the remaining episodes will air two-at-a-time at
the same place and time on Saturdays.

Plans including Sky Atlantic start from 15 per month and can also be watched on smartphones, smart TVs, games consoles and online via the Sky Go app.

If you want to binge the whole Heated Rivalry saga straightaway, Sky subscribers can do that, too all six episodes drop online on Saturday, January 10 to watch at your leisure.

They'll also be available to watch from 2am GMT on Saturday, January 10 with
a Now Entertainment Membership from as little as 4.99 a month. How to watch Heated Rivalry from abroad

If youre traveling abroad at the moment, youll be unable to watch Heated Rivalry on your Sky or Now subscription like you normally would due to annoying regional restrictions. Luckily, theres an easy solution.

Downloading a VPN 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.

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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 on HBO Max in the US, Australia and New Zealand, and Crave in Canada.

HBO Max via Prime US$10.99 per month

Crave via Crave.ca or Prime CA$11.99 per month

Geo-blocked? Access your stream from anywhere with NordVPN (Image credit: Sabrina Lantos/HBO Max) Heated Rivalry episode guide and UK air dates

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.

Episode 1: Rookies Saturday, January 10
Two rising hockey superstars, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, meet as freshfaced rookies. What begins as fierce onice rivalry quickly takes a surprising turn their animosity masks a deep attraction neither expected.

Episode 2: Olympians Saturday, January 10
As international and professional pressures mount, Shane and Ilyas secret connection is tested. Their hidden fling faces obstacles both on and off the ice, threatening everything theyve built.

Episode 3: Hunter 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.

Episode 4 : Rose Saturday, January 17
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.

Episode 5 : Ill Believe in Anything Saturday, January 24
A pivotal turning point: honesty, vulnerability, and hard choices come crashing in. Both men must face truths theyve long avoided, deciding whether love is worth risking everything.

Episode 6 : The Cottage Saturday, January 24
Series finale. Past secrets and future hopes collide. In a tender but tensionfilled climax, Shane and Ilya confront their fears, their ambitions, and each other culminating in a resolution that could change everything Heated Rivalry trailer Heated Rivalry cast Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov Franois Arnaud as Scott Hunter Robbie G.K. as Kip Grady Christina Chang as Yuna Hollander Dylan Walsh as David Hollander Sophie Nlisse as Rose Landry Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova as Svetlana Vetrova Callan Potter as Hayden Pike Franco Lo Presti as Cliff Marleau

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