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‘Heated Rivalry’ Sets U.K. and Ireland Premiere on Sky for Jan. 10 as New Episodes Roll Out

The Canada-made queer hockey romance is Crave’s biggest original with weekly drops on HBO Max ahead of a Dec. 26 finale.

Overview

  • Sky and streaming service NOW will launch the series in the U.K. and Ireland on Jan. 10, 2026.
  • Episode 5, titled “I’ll Believe in Anything,” releases Dec. 19 on HBO Max and Crave, with the season finale due Dec. 26.
  • The show has delivered record streaming for Crave and viral fandom, leading to a confirmed second season.
  • Distribution spans HBO Max in the U.S. and Australia, Neon in New Zealand, and Sky/NOW in the U.K. and Ireland.
  • Debate over its sex-forward portrayal included criticism from actor Jordan Firstman, who later apologized, as critics and viewers continued to respond positively.