"Heated Rivalry" quickly became a global phenmonen at the end of 2025, and finally it is arriving in the U.K. with it's debuting on Sky from 10 January 2026.
Here's how you can watch "Heated Rivalry" in the U.K. from anywhere with a VPN.
Every episode of "Heated Rivalry" is available from Saturday, 10 January 2026.
• U.K. — Sky / NOW Entertainment
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN risk-free
Based on Rachel Reid’s novel of the same name and her breakout hit Game Changer, the series follows MLH superstars Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie). As the faces of a fierce rivalry between the Montreal Metros and the Boston Raiders, the two must navigate their growing love for one another in one of the most competitive and testosterone-fueled sports in the world.
Spanning eight years, the show explores their struggle to balance ambition in the sport with identity and their true love for each other.
You won’t want to miss this emotional, high-stakes series. Here is how you can stream "Heated Rivalry" in the U.K. from January 10.
How to watch 'Heated Rivalry' in the U.K.
"Heated Rivalry" arrives in the U.K. on January 10, 2026 via Sky. It will contain a full six-episode drop so you can binge straight away.
Right now you can get Sky from as cheap as £15 a month although NOW Entertainment is another option with access to everything Sky has to offer for £9.99.
Outside the U.K. right now? You need a VPN to log in back home to use your preferred domestic streaming platform. We recommend NordVPN.
Watch 'Heated Rivalry' from anywhere in the world
If you're traveling overseas and "Heated Rivalry" isn't airing where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the show while you're away from home. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.
We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN. It meets the VPN needs of the vast majority of users, offering outstanding compatibility with most devices and impressive connection speeds. You can try it risk-free for 30 days if you take advantage of NordVPN's no-quibble money-back guarantee.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.S. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select a 'United Kingdom' server from the location list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your streaming service app — so NOW, for example — and watch "Heated Rivalry" online from wherever you are in the world.
Where to watch 'Heated Rivalry' in Canada, the U.S. and Australia?
Not based in the U.K.? No worries — "Heated Rivalry" is already available in your country. Here’s a quick list of where you can stream it:
Remember. Use NordVPN if you're out of your usual country right now.
Official 'Heated Rivalry' Trailer
'Heated Rivalry' - Episode guide
Season 01 Episode 01: "Rookies" - Major League Hockey superstars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov tied the thin ice between rivalry and something far more personal.
S01 E02: "Olympians" - Shane and Ilya keep their secret fling alive while their growing connection is tested by personal and professional pressures.
S01 E03: "Hunter" - A high-stakes career collides with love when a chance meeting ignites a spark.
S01 E04: "Rose" - A moment of unexpected vulnerability and a high-profile romance unleash a storm of turmoil for Shane and Ilya.
S01 E05: "I'll Believe in Anything" - Shane, Ilya, and Scott each face pivotal personal decisions.
S01 E06: "The Cottage" - Shane and Ilya get away from the spotlight but they have to face some tough decisions that could change everything about their future and life together.
'Heated Rivalry' - Cast
- Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander
- Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov
- François Arnaud as Scott Hunter
- Sophie Nélisse as Rose Landry
- Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova as Svetlana Vetrova
- Christina Chang as Yuna Hollander
- Dylan Walsh as David Hollander
- Callan Potter as Hayden Pike
- Slavic Rogozine as Alexei Rozanov
- Robbie G.K. as Kip Grady
- Yaroslav Poverlo as Grigori Rozanov
- Kaden Connors as Sasha
- Harrison Browne as Connors
- Aidan Shaw as Kolya
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