'Heated Rivalry' Renewed For Season 2

The Canadian drama is coming back to HBO Max.

December 12, 2025

It was announced today that Canadian streamer Crave has renewed Heated Rivalry for a second season, with HBO Max on board with streaming rights for US audiences. The news comes just two weeks after the sports romance drama debuted its freshman run.

"Heated Rivalry represents the very best of what Canadian creators can deliver: rich characters, compelling drama, and a world audiences want to live in," said Justin Stockman, VP Content and Programming, Bell Media. "The response has been extraordinary, and seeing the series now travelling internationally is an incredible milestone."

"Watching our show become an international phenomenon has been extraordinary. We're profoundly grateful to everyone that has been on this journey with us. Being renewed for a second season so early is a true honour, and we can't wait to bring you even more of what you love," said show creator Jacob Tierney and executive producer Brendan Brady. 

Adapted from Rachel Reid's critically acclaimed 'Game Changers' book series, the show follows two of the biggest stars in Major League Hockey who are bound by 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.