Heated Rivalry is quickly becoming one of the most celebrated LGBTQ+ series of the year, earning major recognition across awards shows and festivals.
In the show, which stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie as Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, what starts as a secret fling between two hockey stars becomes a years-long journey of love as they chase glory on the ice and wrestle with feelings off it.
The hit series has already picked up multiple wins and honors in 2026, including standout moments for both the show and its stars, and a second season is already in the works.
Click through to see every nomination and win for Heated Rivalry so far…
Here is a full breakdown of every award and nomination for Heated Rivalry so far:
GLAAD Media Awards 2026
- Outstanding New TV Series – Heated Rivalry – Won
The NYC LGBT Community Center 2026
- Cultural Impact Award – Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady – Honored
Queerty Awards 2026
- Best TV Drama – Heated Rivalry – Won
- Best TV Performance – François Arnaud – Won
Banff World Media Festival Rockie Awards 2026
- Drama Series: English-Language – Heated Rivalry – Nominated
Why can’t Heated Rivalry win at the Emmys?
Heated Rivalry can’t be nominated at the Primetime Emmy Awards because it doesn’t meet the requirements for U.S. co-productions. As the show wasn’t acquired by HBO Max until after completion of the first season, it wasn’t developed as a U.S. co-production from the beginning.
Find out what will be different about Season 2.