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Heated Rivalry was one of the most-watched shows in December, and now it's available in the UK on Sky. But did you know that some viewers can watch Heated Rivalry for free with this streaming hack...
Here's the hack: In the US, all six episodes of Heated Rivalry are available on HBO Max. And guess what, you can access HBO Max via the YouTube TV free trial (US only).
How to watch Heated Rivalry without paying
Set your VPN back to your usual US location and you'll find that you can sign up to YouTube TV's free trial (be sure to add HBO Max to the free trial offer).
A word of warning: You'll need a strong VPNs (not a cheap/free one). We tested the likes of NordVPN (try risk-free), Surfshark VPN and Express VPN – all do the trick.
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View DealQuick start: Using a VPN to watch Heated Rivalry free
Once you've signed up with your VPN:
1. Open the NordVPN app.
2. Connect to a server based in USA (New York, etc).
3. Fire up YouTube TV. If that doesn't work, try it in Google Chrome's Incognito mode and you should be off to the races.
4. Add HBO Max to your free YouTube TV trial. You should be able to search for Heated Rivalry and add the specific show to your trial.
5. Binge the hit show on streaming at no cost.
In conclusion
Heated Rivalry’s popularity shows no signs of slowing down. The Canadian series ranked among the most-watched new releases in December, with early reports suggesting millions of streams within its first month and particularly strong engagement among 18–34-year-old viewers.
With all six episodes clocking in at under an hour each, it’s an easy weekend binge – and now, with Sky bringing it to the UK, its audience is only growing. But for fans willing to use a YouTube TV free trial (and a VPN if they’re outside the US), it’s possible to stream the entire first season completely free.
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to hit the ice and discover the steamy hockey drama everyone’s talking about, this might be the smartest – and cheapest – way to do it.
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