## Heated Rivalry release overview
Season 1 of the limited series *Heated Rivalry* consists of six episodes that roll out between late November and late December 2025. The show premieres simultaneously in the United States and Canada on November 28, 2025, streaming on HBO Max in the U.S. and on Crave in Canada.
## Where and how it streams
New episodes are released weekly on Fridays, and all episodes are available exclusively via streaming rather than regular cable channels. Viewers in the U.S. can watch the series on HBO Max, while Canadian audiences can access it on Crave on the same dates.
## Full episode schedule
The season starts with a two‑episode premiere and then shifts to a one‑episode‑per‑week pattern until the finale.
- Episode 1: “Rookies” — November 28, 2025
- Episode 2: “Olympians” — November 28, 2025
- Episode 3: “Episode 3” — December 5, 2025
- Episode 4: “Rose” — December 12, 2025
- Episode 5: “I’ll Believe in Anything” — December 19, 2025
- Episode 6: “The Cottage” — December 26, 2025
## Story and tone
The series is adapted from Rachel Reid’s popular novel and follows the intense, long‑running rivalry and romance between professional hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. Against the backdrop of their careers on the ice, the show emphasizes emotional conflict, slow‑burn attraction, and the pressure of being in the public eye.
> “Heated Rivalry” is a Canadian romantic sports drama about two star hockey players whose professional competition slowly turns into something much more personal.
## Author’s summary
A six‑episode romantic hockey drama, *Heated Rivalry* streams weekly from November 28 to December 26, 2025, charting how fierce competition between two star players evolves into a deeply charged relationship.
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