Fans of the Crave sensation Heated Rivalry can now own the series on disc: Amazon has opened preorders for a 4K collector’s set, standard Blu-ray and DVD, with the physical editions scheduled to ship in April 2027. The announcement lands alongside a tie-in book from series creator Jacob Tierney and a limited-edition jacket whose sales will benefit LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport.
The collector’s package will initially appear on Amazon with placeholder artwork; the listing says final cover art will be revealed later this summer. Standard Blu-ray and DVD versions use the show’s promotional poster as their covers.
- Physical releases: 4K collector’s edition (Blu-ray included), standard Blu-ray, DVD — listed on Amazon for preorder with an April 2027 delivery window.
- Companion book: I’ll Believe in Anything: The Making of Heated Rivalry — annotated scripts, behind‑the‑scenes images and production notes, due in October.
- Merch: A limited-edition “Team Canada” fleece inspired by the series went on preorder June 3 via the Province of Canada shop; a portion of proceeds supports You Can Play.
According to product pages, the collector’s package is positioned as a premium release, while the regular discs will offer a straightforward home‑video presentation of the show’s first season. The book, produced in partnership with Brendan Brady and Accent Aigu, promises detailed annotations covering scene directions, intimacy choreography, costume choices and other production decisions — material aimed at fans and readers interested in how the adaptation came together.
A publisher synopsis describes the book as a look behind the curtain — crediting the production team’s casting, set and costume work and choreography for helping reshape how romance and queer relationships translate to television.
Heated Rivalry began life on Canadian streamer Crave and reaches U.S. viewers via HBO Max. The first season adapts Rachel Reid’s second Game Changers novel and was created, written and directed by Tierney. It follows rival players Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) through a long, fraught relationship that became a breakout hit for both leads.
The show’s cultural footprint has been large: the actors have appeared at award shows, walked the Met Gala and even served as torchbearers in the 2026 Olympic Torch Relay. Industry attention has translated into new projects for the cast — Storrie was reported in talks for an A24 comedy, and Williams is attached to a Canadian drama adaptation called Yaga.
What the releases mean for the franchise
Crave renewed the series early in its first season, and HBO Max will continue to carry the show. Production sources say season two is scheduled to shoot this summer with a target release in spring 2027; the next season will draw from Reid’s The Long Game and Role Model.
The move to physical media reinforces several trends: collectors’ appetite for premium boxed sets, the commercial value of merchandising around tentpole streaming hits, and ongoing fan demand for archival editions that include extras and production documents. For a series that has driven conversation about queer romance on screen, a comprehensive annotated volume and limited merchandise also extend the show’s cultural afterlife.
There is a philanthropic angle as well. The jacket tied to the show will donate 10 percent of net profits to You Can Play, a nonprofit that promotes LGBTQIA+ inclusion in sport. The release notes that the NHL and the NHL Players’ Association will each match donations from jacket sales up to CAD 25,000, for a combined potential match of CAD 50,000.
For readers who want the nuts and bolts: the disc preorders and the book are available now through major retailers, while the limited fleece sold exclusively through the Province of Canada site. Rachel Reid, whose Game Changers novels inspired the series, confirmed the next book in the saga, Unrivaled, is scheduled for release in June 2027, keeping Shane and Ilya’s story active across formats and platforms.
Whether you’re a collector, a fan of production lore, or a consumer of show‑related merchandise, these releases ensure Heated Rivalry will remain visible in conversations about streaming hits, adaptation practices and how fandom sustains a franchise beyond its initial broadcast run.
