Heated Rivalry is finally coming to UK screens If you’ve been scrolling through social media in the last couple of months, the chances are you might have stumbled across something about the hit TV series Heated Rivalry . Since its premiere at the end of last month, the Canadian sports drama has garnered plenty of attention for its central love story about two closeted hockey players from opposing teams who fall in love – not to mention its many steamy sex scenes. Those in the UK who’ve tried to check out Heated Rivalry for themselves will have been disappointed to discover that it’s not anywhere to stream on this side of the Atlantic. However, we’re pleased to report that’s all about to change, after an exciting new announcement. What’s the UK release date for Heated Rivalry on Sky TV? Fortunately, there’s not long to wait until audiences here in the UK can finally see what all the fuss is about and watch Heated Rivalry for themselves. On Wednesday evening, it was announced that it would be available to watch on both Sky and the streaming platform Now from Saturday 10 June 2026 . What is Heated Rivalry all about? Based on Rachel Reid’s Game Changers romance novels, Heated Rivalry centres around the secret romance between two hockey stars, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov (played by Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie), who play for rival teams. An official Sky synopsis teases : “Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov are two of the biggest stars in Major League Hockey, bound by ambition, rivalry, and a magnetic pull neither of them fully understands. “What begins as a secret fling between two fresh-faced rookies evolves into a years-long journey of love, denial, and self-discovery. “Over the next eight years, the pair chase glory on the ice while struggling to navigate their feelings off it. Torn between the sport they live for and the love they can’t ignore, Shane and Ilya must decide if there is room in their fiercely competitive world for something as fragile and as powerful as real love.” Heated Rivalry has become a global phenomenon in the last month thanks to its central love story – and steamy sex scenes Who is in the cast of Heated Rivalry? Hudson Williams plays one half of the central figure, and while Heated Rivalry is his biggest role to date, he’s previously appeared in series like Allegiance and Tracker, as well as the festive made-for-TV movie All I Need For Christmas. Joker fans, meanwhile, might recognise Connor Storrie from his role in the sequel Folie À Deux, sharing a pivotal on-screen moment with Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix . Also in the supporting cast of Heated Rivalry are François Arnaud, Christina Chang, Robbie G.K., Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova, Sophie Nélisse and Dylan Walsh. Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams Will Heated Rivalry get a season 2? It’s already been confirmed that a second season of Heated Rivalry is in the works, following the success of its inaugural run. The final two episodes of season one are due to air on Canada’s Crave network on Friday 19 and Friday 26 December , while in the US, it’s streaming on HBO Max. MORE TV NEWS: It's Official – The Worst-Reviewed TV Show Of 2025 Just Got Renewed For Season 2 Stranger Things Star Claims Latest Poster Held A Clue To Season 5's Biggest Twist Lena Dunham Speaks Out After Fate Of Her Netflix Rom-Com Too Much Is Confirmed