The series that has set social media ablaze and conquered international audiences is about to arrive in Spain: there is only one week left until Más que rivales (the Spanish title for Heated Rivalry) lands on Movistar Plus+ on February 5, 2026, and anticipation continues to grow.
Based on the popular novel series Game Changers by Rachel Reid, Más que rivales is a romantic drama set in the competitive world of professional ice hockey. The story follows Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), two young rival stars on the ice whose competition transforms into an intense and hidden emotional connection, challenging sporting and social prejudices.
Since its premiere in Canada last November, the series has become a global phenomenon, with growing audiences and social media debates about its intimate approach to love, rivalry, and identity within a sport traditionally linked to rigid stereotypes. In Spain, Movistar Plus+ premieres it in full on February 5 with the six episodes of its first season, just in time to become one of the most talked-about stories of the year in streaming.
With a mix of sports action, forbidden romance, and complex characters, Más que rivales promises to attract both fans of romantic drama and those looking for contemporary fiction that challenges norms and broadens perspectives.
This anticipation has also been fueled by the complicit tone of Movistar Plus+'s social media team, which on Instagram has played with the idea that part of the fandom would have already seen the series through "alternative" channels before its official premiere. With irony and direct winks, the platform has understood the viral phenomenon surrounding Más que rivales, reinforcing the sense of an event and connecting with an audience that is particularly active and engaged on social media, with comments emphasizing "rewatching" the series.