Heated Rivalry Season 2 is officially filming, and Shane and Ilya's love story is moving into tougher territory as privacy, hockey, and feelings collide now.

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Heated Rivalry Season 2 Starts Filming as Love Gets Real

A Day 1 clapperboard gave fans the first behind the scenes look, confirming production is underway in Toronto with creator Jacob Tierney leading Season 2.

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Day One Clapperboard Confirms Cameras Are Rolling Now

The Long Game will shape most of Season 2, pushing Shane and Ilya into deeper choices about love, privacy, careers, and what comes next together.

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The Long Game Will Drive Shane and Ilya's Next Chapter

Role Model will also influence the season, bringing Troy Barrett and Harris into the story while widening the world around Shane and Ilya even more.

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Role Model Adds Troy and Harris to the Growing Story

Justice Smith, Charlie Gillespie, Emily Hampshire, and Priyanka join the cast, giving Season 2 fresh faces and more stories beyond the main couple this time.

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New Cast Members Expand the Hockey World in Season 2

Season 2 is aiming for spring 2027 on Crave and HBO Max, but no exact premiere date has been announced by either platform yet officially.

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Spring 2027 Is the Target but No Date Is Confirmed Yet

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