Heated Rivalry Confirms New Surprise 2027 Release Before Season 2

Published Nov 12, 2026, 6:09 AM EST

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Heated Rivalry fans still have a few months before they return to the ice in Season 2 of the hit HBO Max series in spring 2027. And the wait for Book 7 is even longer, since Unrivaled won't hit shelves until June. But now, there's another new Heated Rivalry release incoming, and it's probably not what anyone expected.

Author Rachel Reid is already hard at work on the next book in the Game Changers series, which is set to release in June 2027. Unrivaled will continue Shane and Ilya's story, digging into their life as a married couple now playing for the same hockey team. That summer timing should fall perfectly after the second season of the adaptation brings fans back into the Heated Rivalry universe. Though we still don't have an exact date, Heated Rivalry Season 2 is expected to release sometime around April 2027.

Ahead of that highly anticipated premiere, the series was recently renewed for a third season, with a Christmas-themed movie also on the way. Now, another surprise release tied to the franchise will give fans an entirely different way to hit the ice. Hasbro recently announced that it's coming out with a special Heated Rivalry edition of Monopoly to celebrate Season 2 of the HBO series. The economics-themed board game is no stranger to a special on-theme edition, but a sports romance like Heated Rivalry is certainly a unique choice. This steamy new version of the competitive game will release on May 1, 2027, which should fall right around Season 2. This joins other recent bookish-themed Monopoly releases like its Fourth Wing edition, which hit stores earlier this year.

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If you're wondering what a Heated Rivalry version of Monopoly would even look like, you're not alone. The tie-in board game will feature imagery and references from the TV adaptation, designed to, "let fans relive every moment" from the show's first season. Players will move around the board, claiming iconic locations from Heated Rivalry as they go. Like any good game of Monopoly, the fight for property includes building Hotels and Cottages on your owned spaces. The game cards will also be Heated Rivalry themed, featuring text messages and tabloid headlines from the series.

Along with the game board and cards, the typical iconic Monopoly pieces will get bookish swaps suited for Heated Rivalry fans. The tokens include a Straw + Berry smoothie, the MLH Cup, a tuna melt, an extra banana, and a, "stupid Canadian wolf bird." Though the majority of the images and text on the game will be from the first season of the TV series, it will also include some nods at season 2 that those who've read the books will no doubt be eagerly waiting to see on-screen.

Monopoly Heated Rivalry Edition will release on May 1, 2027. As you might expect, the game is rated for ages 17 and up, and is designed for 2-6 players. It will retail for $29.99 USD. The special Heated Rivalry edition of Monopoly is available for pre-order now, giving fans a chance to secure court side seats for the latest Heated Rivalry release ahead of Season 2 and, later next year, Game Changers Book 7.

You can pre-order Monopoly Heated Rivalry Edition here.

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  Connor Storrie

  Ilya Rozanov

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  Hudson Williams

  Shane Hollander

Heated Rivalry is a sports drama that follows two Major League Hockey stars entangled in a complex relationship spanning eight years. Their secret romance, filled with love and denial, unfolds against the backdrop of competitive ambition, posing challenges as they navigate their feelings while pursuing success on the ice.