Heated Rivalry streams primarily on Crave in Canada.
This hockey romance series, adapted from a popular book, premiered on November 28, 2025, with weekly episodes through December 26.

Primary Channel

Crave is the original Canadian streaming home for Heated Rivalry , where it became the most-watched original series.
It debuted with a two-episode premiere, drawing huge buzz for its steamy rivals-to-lovers storyline between hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov.

The show's success led to quick international expansion, but Crave remains the go-to for Canadian viewers.

International Availability

Outside Canada, availability varies by region as of February 2026:

  • UK & Ireland: Sky Atlantic and NOW.
  • US & Australia: HBO Max (now Max) and Hulu in some listings.
  • Other spots : Movistar Plus+ (Spain), Neon (New Zealand), YouTube TV options.

Check your local listings, as licensing deals evolve—it's not on traditional broadcast TV channels like CBC or TSN, but purely streaming.

Why the Hype?

Fans on Reddit rave about its chemistry and hockey authenticity, with forum threads debating everything from jersey details to "fake relationships" tropes.

"If you've read this book or fanfiction, please send me a link right away!" – Reddit user eukomos

The series pulled in critical acclaim for smart sex-as-character-development scenes, avoiding gratuitous filler.

Trending discussions highlight its bold take on NHL rivalries like Crosby- Ovechkin, blending sports drama with queer romance.

Region| Main Platform| Notes
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Canada| Crave| Original release; top performer 12
US/Australia| HBO Max / Hulu| Weekly episodes post-premiere 59
UK/Ireland| Sky / NOW| Recent premiere January 2026 3
Spain/NZ| Movistar+ / Neon| Limited rollout 1

TL;DR: Crave for Canada; check Max/Hulu/Sky elsewhere. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.