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Heated Rivalry is an adaptation of Rachel Reid's novel series, Game Changers. It revolves around two professional hockey players belonging to rival teams who have to hide their affair from everyone. The show is trending even before its release as its trailer generated curiosity among the audience.
Fans are now eagerly awaiting the show’s debut and wondering when the first episode will come out. Heated Rivalry Episode 1 will be released on HBO Max on November 28, 2025.
The release date and time of Heated Rivalry Episode 1
In the US, Heated Rivalry Episode 1 will be released on HBO Max on November 28, 2025. The streaming platform traditionally airs new content at 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET. In Canada, the show is being dropped on streaming service Crave.
But that is not all. The show has a treat for fans on the premiere day, as the first two episodes will be made available at the same time. Hence, Episode 1, titled Rookies, and Episode 2, titled Olympians, will be released on November 28, 2025, at 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET. The rest of the episodes will be dropped weekly on the subsequent four Fridays.
You will require an active subscription to HBO Max to watch the series. The streamer offers a Basic with Ads plan at $10.99 per month, a Standard plan at $18.49 per month, and a Premium plan at $22.99 per month.
What to expect from Heated Rivalry Episode 1?
The series follows Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, two hockey players from different teams. Despite their rivalry, they begin a passionate affair, which soon turns into a meaningful relationship. For eight years, they have to keep their love a secret while battling it out on the hockey field. The official synopsis of Heated Rivalry reads:
“A romance set in the world of hockey; Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov are two stars in Major League Hockey, bound by ambition, rivalry, and a magnetic pull neither of them fully understands.”
In the first episode, the series will likely establish the main characters and their world. It will showcase how sparks fly between the two, and how they decide to keep their relationship a secret from their teams.
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The show stars Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander and Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov. The cast also includes Robbie G.K. as Kip Grady, Dylan Walsh as David Hollander, François Arnaud as Scott Hunter, Christina Chang as Yuna Hollander, Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova as Svetlana Vetrova, and Sophie Nélisse as Rose Landry.
For more news and updates about Heated Rivalry, stay tuned to Soap Central.
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