How to watch Heated Rivalry in the UK? Hit show gets British release date with Sky

A much talked-about TV show is finally set to get released in the UK.

Heated Rivalry has got chins a-wagging since it made its debut earlier this winter. However, viewers on this side of the pond have been left out - so far at least.

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Based on the Game Changer books by Rachel Reid, it follows two rival ice-hockey players who develop feelings for each other. It is released by Crave in its native Canada, as well as HBO Max in the US.

Over on IMDb, all five episodes have had a score of 9/10 or higher. The most recent was briefly at 10/10 before dropping to 9.9, making it the highest rated episode of the year.

Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie star in the show. It is currently been released weekly, but will it skate onto screens in the UK soon?

Can you watch Heated Rivalry in the UK?

The show is made for Crave in Canada, but it has started to be exported around the world. Over in the US, it has been picked up by HBO Max, while Movistar Plus+ is its home in Spain.

But, at the time of writing, it is not currently available to watch in the UK. However, that is soon about to change.

Sky delighted fans by revealing on December 17 that it had picked up the show - and it will also be available on Now TV. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the broadcaster said: “Your winter just got a steamy upgrade. You can thank us later 😏 Heated Rivalry is coming to Sky.”

When is Heated Rivalry out in the UK?

The show is set to land on Sky on January 10, so just a bit after the new year. It has already been renewed for a second season, so don’t worry about that!

Are you planning on watching Heated Rivalry when it is released in the UK? Let me know by email: [email protected].