Episode 3 of “Heated Rivalry” drops Friday, December 5 and fans of the Shane Hollander–Ilya Rozanov gay hockey romance are bracing for the most sexually charged chapter of the blockbuster LGBTQ+ hockey drama.
Here’s how you can watch “Heated Rivalry” episode 3 online around the world and from anywhere with a VPN.
‘Heated Rivalry’ Episode 3 – streams, start time
“Heated Rivalry” episode 03 premieres on Crave in Canada on Friday, December 5.
• CAN — Crave
• U.S. — HBO Max via Amazon Prime
• AUS — HBO Max
• N.Z. — Neon
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With their on-ice rivalry heating up in the pro hockey spotlight, episode 3 reportedly digs deeper into their secret fling, plus a (potential) new LGBTQ storyline in Major League Hockey featuring Scott Hunter and Kip Grad.
Last week, episode 2 opened with Shane (Hudson Williams) in Montreal and Ilya (Connor Storrie) back in Russia, deepening the long-distance hook-up into something messier.
Sexting, revenge, and a kiss that deepened Shane’s feeling set the scene for Friday’s hotly-anticipated episode three, cryptically titled ‘******’ (rumored to be a homophobic slur).
Based on the 2019 novel “Game Changer” by Rachel Reid, “Heated Rivalry” is a must-see. Read on for how to watch and stream “Heated Rivalry” episode 3 online in your country.
How to watch ‘Heated Rivalry’ S01E3 online in Canada
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“Heated Rivalry” episode 3 streams live on Crave in Canada on Friday, December 5, ahead of episode 4 on December 9. The finale airs December 26.
Crave starts at $11.99 with ads and you can pay with a Crave gift card.
Or get Crave with the Disney+ Crave bundle ($15.75) or via Amazon Prime ($11.99).
Outside Canada? Don’t panic. You just need one of the best VPNs to log in as it will be geo-blocked when you are traveling outside of Canada. We recommend NordVPN – confirmed to unlock Crave.
Watch ‘Heated Rivalry’ 3 from anywhere in the world
If you’re traveling overseas and “Heated Rivalry” episode 3 isn’t airing where you’re currently located, that doesn’t mean you have to miss the show while you’re away from home. With the best VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.
We’ve evaluated many options, NordVPN is your best option. You can try it risk-free for 30 days and get a massive discount on the 2-year plan ($2.99).
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Download a VPN. As we’ve said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose location. For instance, if you’re visiting the U.K. and want to view your Canadian service, you’d select a server in Canada.
3. Watch Heated Rivalry. Head to your streaming service app – Crave, for example – and stream “Heated Rivalry” episode 3 from anywhere are in the world.
How to watch ‘Heated Rivalry’ episode 3 online in the U.S.
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“Heated Rivalry” episode 3 premieres in the U.S. on HBO Max at 3 a.m. ET on Friday, December 5.
Max prices at $10.99/month. Or you can get 12 months for the price of 10 on annual plans.
Outside the U.S.? Don’t panic. Use a VPN to watch “Heated Rivalry” episode 3 on your usual American streaming platform. We recommend NordVPN (try risk-free).
Can I watch ‘Heated Rivalry’ episode 3 in the U.K.?
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“Heated Rivalry” episode 3 has no broadcaster in the U.K.. Check back here for details.
From Canada or North America and want to catch the show? Don’t panic. You will need a good streaming VPN to log in back home to unblock your preferred domestic streaming platform and watch episode 3. We recommend NordVPN.
Where to watch ‘Heated Rivalry’ episode 3 in Australia
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As elsewhere, “Heated Rivalry” episode 3 premieres in Australia on HBOMax on Friday, December 5.
HBOMax plans start at AU$10.99/month in Oz.
Remember, if you are working or on vacation Down Under and you want to catch the show on your usual domestic streamer can do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
How to watch ‘Heated Rivalry’ episode 3 online in New Zealand
Episode 3 of “Heated Rivaly” is available now on Neon in New Zealand. The basic with ads plan costs $14.99 per month.
How to watch ‘Heated Rivalry’ episode 3 online in India
“Heated Rivalry” is not out in India and even if it does find a broadcast home, it’s likely to start much later than it did in Canada, the USA and Australia.
Use a VPN such as NordVPN (75% off) to watch your domestic streaming service when traveling abroad.
‘Heated Rivalry’ episode 3 trailer
What time is ‘Heated Rivalry’ season 1 episode 3 out?
In the U.S. and Canada episode 3 drops on Friday, December 5, 2025. On HBO Max (U.S., AUS) and Crave (Canada), new episodes hit at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time / 3:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
‘Heated Rivalry’ – Upcoming episodes
S01 E03: “TBA” – (Fri., Dec. 5)
S01 E04: “Rose” – (Fri., Dec. 12)
S01 E05: “I’ll Believe in Anything” – (Fri., Dec. 19)
S01 E06: “The Cottage” – (Fri., Dec. 26)
‘Heated Rivalry’ – Cast
- Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander
- Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov
- François Arnaud as Scott Hunter
- Sophie Nélisse as Rose Landry
- Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova as Svetlana Vetrova
- Christina Chang as Yuna Hollander
- Dylan Walsh as David Hollander
- Callan Potter as Hayden Pike
- Slavic Rogozine as Alexei Rozanov
- Robbie G.K. as Kip Grady
- Yaroslav Poverlo as Grigori Rozanov
- Kaden Connors as Sasha
- Harrison Browne as Connors
- Aidan Shaw as Kolya
Can I watch “Heated Rivalry” free anywhere?
Yes Prime Video subscribers in Canada can watch the first episode for free now. Episode 2 and episode 3 are available to watch, but require a Crave subscription ($11.99).
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