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June 2, 2026 Updates

We’re getting DVDs?! These were listed today on Amazon. According to this article, Alliance Home Entertainment will collaborate closely with the series’ creators to develop a range of premium, collection-worthy physical editions designed to meet the passion and expectations of Heated Rivalry’s devoted fanbase. These releases will feature elevated packaging, curated bonus content, and exclusive materials that celebrate the characters, storytelling, and cultural impact that have driven the series’ breakout success.

A promotional image featuring two versions of the Blu-ray box for the show 'Heated Rivalry.' The left box is labeled 'Collector's Edition' and indicates it includes '4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray' with a note about final art to be revealed. The right box displays 'Heated Rivalry' with a scene depicting two hockey players in a competitive stance.

Jacob Tierney’s I’ll Believe in Anything is getting an exclusive Barnes and Noble edition. While the signed exclusive is already showing out of stock, the special edition sans signature is available for pre-order. This Signed Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition will feature an exclusive cover colorway and additional exclusive content, including an annotated playlist of songs featured in the Heated Rivalry series.

Book cover for 'I'll Believe in Anything' by Jacob Tierney, featuring the subtitle 'The Making of Heated Rivalry'. The cover includes images of two hockey players celebrating, with bright text and a blue and red border.
Book cover for 'I'll Believe in Anything: The Making of Heated Rivalry Season 1' by Jacob Tierney, featuring a colorful design and promotional text indicating it's a signed edition.

Check out the exclusive People interview with Jacob Tierney here.


Do you think Fabian Salah is in this photo? Many fans do!

A group portrait of seven people smiling together in a dimly lit restaurant, featuring a diverse mix of individuals in fashionable attire. The background has a brick wall and pendant lighting. Photo by Kolton Stewart.

Rivals for a Reason’s Chapter 2 has raised over $38,000 for the Michael J Fox Foundation. Orders came 19 different countries and over 600 loons and wolfbirds helped.

Graphic showing the total donation amount of $38,144.22 to the Michael J. Fox Foundation as part of the 'Rivals for a Reason Chapter 2' event, with decorative stars and a logo.

If you haven’t read The Long Game please skip this section. Unrivaled spoilers from Rachel and Harrison’s event incoming

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Rachel said this evening that Unrivaled will take place over the first season that Ilya and Shane are on the same team. That means no kids in the picture. They just moved in together and they have their puppy.


Reminder that our one-year anniversary giveaway is still going on! Find all the details here.


More articles, unauthorized spin-offs info, 2026 Canadian Screen Awards, Season Two, pop culture, fundraisers, and podcasts (found 2 more podcasts all about HR!).


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5 responses to “June 2, 2026 Updates”

  1. Maria R. Avatar
    Maria R.

    Hope you had a nice day! Thanks for all you do!☺️

  2. I’m still a little skeptical of the DVD/Blue Ray but if it’s real, I will be grabbing one!

  3. SO MUCH good news!!!!! Wish I still had a DVD player. Lol

  4. Have been waiting for the DVD announcement!!!

  5. catnip72 Avatar
    catnip72

    I was able to get a signed copy through Books-A-Million, but I may have to get the unsigned B&N exclusive just for the extras.

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