Heated Rivalry is officially coming back for Season 2, and the next chapter is already shaping up to be bigger than the first. HBO Max has confirmed a spring 2027 return, while several new cast members have joined the series alongside the original leads.
The latest casting announcement adds six new actors to the lineup, giving fans plenty to look forward to while production continues in Canada.
Here’s everything we know so far about Heated Rivalry Season 2, including the release date, new cast, returning characters, story details, and where to watch.
Is Heated Rivalry Season 2 happening?
Yes. Heated Rivalry Season 2 is officially happening.
The renewal follows the success of the first season, which introduced viewers to the complicated relationship between professional hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov.
Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed that the second season will return in spring 2027, with HBO Max handling the series in the United States and several international markets.
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Heated Rivalry Season 2 release date
At the moment, there is no exact release date for Season 2.
HBO Max has officially announced spring 2027 as the release window. That means fans can expect the new episodes sometime between March and June 2027, although HBO Max has not announced a specific premiere day yet.
The series is also currently moving forward with production in Canada, according to recent casting coverage.
The first season consisted of six episodes, so fans may also be wondering whether Season 2 will follow the same format. HBO Max has not yet confirmed the final episode count for the new season.
When is Heated Rivalry Season 2 coming out?
Heated Rivalry Season 2 is scheduled to premiere in spring 2027.
An exact date has not been announced yet. We’ll update this section once HBO Max confirms the premiere date.
Heated Rivalry Season 2 cast
The Season 2 cast is expanding considerably.
On September 16, Warner Bros. Discovery announced six new additions to the series:
- Brendan Morgan as Zane Boodram
- David Tomlinson as Cody Kent
- Gerry Dee as Coach Cooper
- Michelle Mylett as Lisa
- Lauren Chan as Gen
- Nick Stahl as Curtis Barrett
The six actors were confirmed in the official Warner Bros. Discovery announcement, which also confirmed the spring 2027 release window.
Brendan Morgan as Zane Boodram
Brendan Morgan joins Season 2 as Zane Boodram, adding another player to the hockey-focused ensemble.
Morgan is one of the six actors announced in the latest casting update, alongside David Tomlinson, Gerry Dee, Michelle Mylett, Lauren Chan, and Nick Stahl.
David Tomlinson as Cody Kent
David Tomlinson will play Cody Kent.
The character was previously known as Dallas Kent in Rachel Reid’s book series before the adaptation changed the name to Cody for the television series.
Tomlinson is known to TV audiences from shows including Letterkenny, making his addition another recognizable name in the expanding Season 2 cast.
Gerry Dee as Coach Cooper
Gerry Dee is joining the series as Coach Cooper.
His casting adds another important figure to the hockey world surrounding the main characters.
Michelle Mylett as Lisa
Michelle Mylett will play Lisa, another new character introduced in Season 2.
Mylett previously worked with David Tomlinson on Letterkenny, giving the new cast a familiar connection for fans of the Canadian comedy series.
Lauren Chan as Gen
Lauren Chan joins the cast as Gen, a photographer connected to the Ottawa Centaurs.
According to PEOPLE’s Season 2 casting report, Gen works around the team and becomes part of the expanded story in the new season.
Nick Stahl as Curtis Barrett
Nick Stahl has been cast as Curtis Barrett.
His character has a family connection to the hockey world, adding another layer to the stories surrounding the younger players in Season 2.
Returning Heated Rivalry cast
The main cast is returning for the second season.
That includes:
- Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander
- Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov
- Justice Smith as Harris
- Charlie Gillespie as Troy
- Emily Hampshire as Vanessa
- Edvin Ryding as Luca Haas
- Robert Naylor as Wyatt Hayes
- Sabrina Jalees as Farah Jalali
- Priyanka as Tarek
The returning cast was confirmed through previous Season 2 announcements from Bell Media and HBO Max.
Earlier casting announcements have also expanded the ensemble with Daniel Diemer as Ryan Price and Shaheen Jafargholi as Fabian Saleh.
There are also additional notable additions, including Kevin Zegers, Paul Gross, and Milla Jovovich, who were announced for Season 2 in earlier updates.
What will Heated Rivalry Season 2 be about?
Season 1 focused heavily on Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov as they tried to balance their careers, public image, and private relationship.
Season 2 will expand the world around them while continuing the stories of the returning characters.
The series is based on Rachel Reid’s Game Changers book series, and the second season is expected to draw from the later material in the novels. Recent casting reports have specifically connected the new season with Reid’s The Long Game, which continues the story of Shane and Ilya.
That means Season 2 has plenty of source material to work with, while the television adaptation can continue developing its own version of the characters.
Where to watch Heated Rivalry Season 2
In the United States, Heated Rivalry Season 2 will be available on HBO Max.
The series will also be available through Crave in Canada, while Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed distribution across a number of international markets.
According to the official announcement, the spring 2027 release will cover the U.S., Australia, much of Europe, Latin America, and selected Asian markets, with some territories excluded from the HBO Max rollout.
For viewers outside those regions, availability will depend on the local broadcaster or streaming partner.
Will Heated Rivalry Season 2 have six episodes?
An official episode count has not been announced yet.
Season 1 consisted of six episodes, but HBO Max has not confirmed whether Season 2 will use the same format.
More details should become available as production moves closer to the 2027 premiere.
Is there a Heated Rivalry Season 2 trailer?
No official full trailer has been released yet.
Since Season 2 is still in production, HBO Max will likely release the first footage closer to the premiere.
For now, fans should be cautious with unofficial videos or supposed trailers circulating online, as many may simply be fan edits or clips from the first season.
Heated Rivalry Season 2 latest updates
The biggest recent update is the addition of six new cast members: Brendan Morgan, David Tomlinson, Gerry Dee, Michelle Mylett, Lauren Chan, and Nick Stahl.
The announcement came as Season 2 continues production, with the series still targeting spring 2027.
The new additions suggest that the second season will broaden the show’s hockey world rather than focusing exclusively on Shane and Ilya.
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Heated Rivalry Season 2 FAQs
When is Heated Rivalry Season 2 coming out?
Heated Rivalry Season 2 is scheduled to premiere in spring 2027. HBO Max has not announced the exact release date yet.
Who is in the Heated Rivalry Season 2 cast?
The new cast includes Brendan Morgan, David Tomlinson, Gerry Dee, Michelle Mylett, Lauren Chan, and Nick Stahl. Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie are also returning as Shane and Ilya.
Where can I watch Heated Rivalry Season 2?
In the U.S., Season 2 will stream on HBO Max. It will also be available through Crave in Canada and other international partners depending on the territory.
Is there an exact release date for Heated Rivalry Season 2?
Not yet. The confirmed release window is spring 2027.
Is Season 2 based on another Rachel Reid book?
The series continues to draw from Rachel Reid’s Game Changers universe, with recent reports connecting Season 2 to The Long Game.
Final thoughts
Heated Rivalry Season 2 is officially moving forward, with a spring 2027 release window and a significantly expanded cast.
The return of Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie keeps Shane and Ilya at the center, while the addition of six new actors gives the second season more characters and storylines to explore.
With production underway and more casting announcements already arriving, additional details about the exact premiere date, episode count, trailer, and story should follow as HBO Max gets closer to the 2027 release.