Heated Rivalry Episode 3 Release Date
Heated Rivalry episode 3 is set to release on Friday, December 5, 2025, continuing the weekly rollout after the two‑episode premiere at the end of November. It’s the first single‑episode drop of the season, and it’s already being framed as a bit of a pivot episode, shifting some focus to side characters while still keeping the core rivalry simmering in the background. After launching with episodes 1 and 2 (“Rookies” and “Olympians”) on November 28, the show moves into a steady Friday cadence, with episode 4 on December 12, episode 5 on December 19, and the finale on December 26.
Heated Rivalry Episode 3 Release Time
Here are the key release times for Heated Rivalry episode 3, in simple points:
Global premiere date: Friday, December 5, 2025
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U.S. (HBO Max): 3:00 a.m. ET / 12:00 a.m. PT (technically late Thursday night on the West Coast)
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Canada (Crave): 3:00 a.m. ET (same as U.S. East Coast drop)
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U.K. and Europe: Early‑morning Friday local time, typically aligned with the 3:00 a.m. ET global drop
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India: Early‑to‑mid‑afternoon Friday (roughly 1:30–3:30 p.m. IST, depending on platform/availability delay)
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Australia & New Zealand: Friday evening local time, via regional Max/partner platforms.
Where to Watch Heated Rivalry Episode 3?
You can watch Heated Rivalry episode 3 on HBO Max in the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand, and on Crave in Canada, as part of each service’s standard subscription. In the U.K. and some other regions, the show is starting to pop up via partner platforms and on‑demand catalogs (and in some cases Hulu bundles), but the official primary homes are still Max and Crave. Crave (@CraveCanada) shared on X the official trailer for the new Crave Original series #HeatedRivalry, with the two-episode premiere airing November 28, only on Crave.
Heated Rivalry Cast
Heated Rivalry’s main cast is led by Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander and Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov, the two rival hockey captains whose relationship swings between chirping, checking, and “are they actually flirting?” in every scene.
Around them, the ensemble includes François Arnaud as Scott Hunter, Christina Chang as Yuna Hollander, Dylan Walsh as David Hollander, Sophie Nélisse as Rose Landry, Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova as Svetlana Vetrova, and Callan Potter as Hayden Pike, plus a rotating bench of teammates, family members, and league figures. It’s a mix of rising Canadian talent and familiar faces from other TV dramas, which helps the show feel like more than just a romance with some hockey wallpaper slapped on.
How Many Episodes Will Heated Rivalry Have?
Season 1 of Heated Rivalry will have 6 episodes in total, all dropping weekly after the two‑episode premiere. The schedule runs:
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Episode 1 – “Rookies” – November 28
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Episode 2 – “Olympians” – November 28
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Episode 3– December 5
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Episode 4 – “Rose” – December 12
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Episode 5 – “I’ll Believe Anything” – December 19
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Episode 6 – “The Cottage” finale – December 26
Each episode is about 45 minutes, which has been just enough time to balance the on‑ice drama with the slow‑burn relationship beats and just short enough that people keep letting “just one more” episode turn into a full night with the Metros and Raiders.
Disclaimer:
This Heated Rivalry episode 3 information is for general guidance and entertainment only. Release dates, times, and platforms can change at short notice based on the streamer’s schedule and your region. Always double‑check the latest details directly on HBO Max, Crave, or your local streaming/app listings before planning.
