Heated Rivalry creator asks fans to stay away from Season 2 filming locations

Jacob Tierney, creator of HBO Max's Heated Rivalry, published a statement on 4 August 2026 asking fans not to visit Season 2 filming locations. Fans have been turning up at real-life Ontario sites since at least January 2026, including an ice rink. Season 2 is filming in Toronto, targeting an April 2027 premiere. Season 1 averaged 10.6 million viewers per episode.