It’s the racy Canadian ice hockey drama that’s captured a global audience, thanks to it’s hunky leads and their steamy sex scenes.
And fans can look forward to more sizzling screen time with Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander, as Heated Rivalry show boss Jacob Tierney has confirmed filming on a second season will be happening soon.
Appearing on CBS Mornings with Gayle King, the showrunner revealed that they’re currently writing the follow-up season, with plans to start shooting in August.
And in further good news, the chat show hosts shared that the show is expected to returns to screens in April 2027.
“There will be more Heated Rivalry on your TVs, like, truly, as soon as humanly possible,” Tierney said.
While executive producer Brendan Brady teased that “like the best parts of this show”, fans should “enjoy the yearn” of waiting for season two.
The six-part drama, available to stream in the UK on Sky Atlantic and NOW, follows the story of two ice hockey stars at the height of their career, battling it out in the Canadian league.
Shy Shane Hollander is captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, who is constantly being pitted against Russian ‘badboy’ Ilya Rozanov that plays for the Boston Raiders.
Yet while rivals on the ice, behind the scenes the two develop a hot and heavy physical relationship that turns into love.
Heated Rivalry’s full-frontal sex scenes have been a hit with viewers, sparking conversation and appreciation online.
One saucy moment in episode three saw Ilya masturbating in the shower to thoughts of Shane, while episode five included a scene where Ilya performs oral sex on Shane while he’s on the phone to a friend.
The two also share a number of intimate scenes between the sheets together.
The hit show is based on the bestselling books by Canadian author Rachel Reid, who recently announced the seventh book in the series, Unrivalled will be dropping in June 2027.
Ilya actor Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, who plays Shane, have both been catapulted to stardom since the show’s release, with them both having worked jobs in hospitality before their breakout roles.
Connor and co-star Francois Arnaud both made an appearance recently at the fall 2026 Saint Laurent as part of Paris fashion week.
Meanwhile, Hudson has graced the cover of Wonderland and Timid magazine.
Connor and Hudson also delighted viewers when they presented an award together at the Golden Globes.
Heated Rivalry’s season finale saw Shane’s dad walk in on him and Ilya in an intimate moment, discovering their secret.
It prompted Shane to then come out as gay to his parents and introduce them to his boyfriend Ilya in emotional scenes.
Season two will be adapted from Reid’s book The Long Game and will see the two question whether to go public with their secret love while stil competing on the ice.
