By Afiur
February 13, 2026
Heated Rivalry is set to premiere in India on Lionsgate Play from February 20, 2026.
Heated Rivalry is set to premiere in India on Lionsgate Play from February 20, 2026.
The six-episode sports romance is based on Rachel Reid’s bestselling Game Changers series.
Created and directed by Jacob Tierney, the show explores love within rivalry.
The story follows two professional hockey players hiding a secret relationship.
Hudson Williams stars as Shane Hollander, Montreal’s disciplined team leader.
Connor Storrie plays Ilya Rozanov, Boston’s confident and magnetic rival.
Their undeniable spark during auditions helped them land the roles, as production revealed.
François Arnaud, Franco Lo Presti and Callan Potter also appear in key roles.
Season one originally debuted on Crave and HBO Max in November 2025.
Heated Rivalry is set to premiere in India on Lionsgate Play from February 20, 2026.