r/heatedrivalry is a subreddit with 159k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and news, and the community frequently discusses heated rivalry, looking for, hate, ilya, and long game.
Welcome to your unofficial zone for all things Heated Rivalry, from Rachel Reid’s beloved Game Changers book series and the TV show it inspired. Whether you’re here for the pining, the power plays, or the very personal penalties, this is the space to cheer, swoon, and scream (lovingly) about all things Shane and Ilya. Before posting, please review our Community Rules to understand how we keep the space safe and collaborative. Use the "search" feature to find answers to FAQs. Enjoy! 🔥 🏒
Popular Themes in r/heatedrivalry
#1
Advice Requests
: "Research survey on how HR has inspired real life changes"
4 posts
#2
News
: "Rachel Reid donates $300K to 5 rural libraries facing closure | CBC News [August 17, 2016]"
2 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "A Library Fundraiser with Author Rachel Reid in support of the Annapolis Valley Regional Library"
1 post
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Nothing, just thinking about how Ilya can’t visit his mom anymore🥹"
1 post
#5
Money Talk
: "HR Store Sale"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/heatedrivalry
#1
Heated Rivalry
: "Congratulations Connor Storrie: 2026 Gold Derby TV Awards Best Comedy Guest Actor Saturday Night Live; Best Ensemble Heated Rivalry"
5 posts
#2
Looking For
4 posts
#3
Hate
4 posts
#4
Ilya
: "For autistic people, what makes Ilya a good partner?"
4 posts
#5
Long Game
3 posts
#6
Gold Derby
: "Congratulations Hudson Williams: Winner 2026 Gold Derby TV Awards (Best Drama Actor; Best Ensemble; Breakthrough Performer)"
3 posts
#7
Struggling
2 posts
#8
Worst Teams
2 posts
#9
Season 2
: "Jacob on Season 2: “This Show Is Not Built on Secrets” [Hollywood Reporter, August 17, 2026]"
2 posts
#10
Headcanon
: "If you Headcanon Ilya's curl routine..."
2 posts
Flair Used in r/heatedrivalry
#1
DISCUSSION 🗣️
: "What was Shane doing"
56 posts
#2
FAN WORK 🎨
: "My latest embroidery piece!"
32 posts
#3
TV SHOW 📺
: "Heated Rivalry Season 2 Cast Announcement"
20 posts
#4
MERCH👕
: "Our skaters, who art at the cottage, Hollanov be thy name…."
14 posts
#5
SOCIAL MEDIA 📸
: "Message from production"
13 posts
#6
EDITS 🎥
: "One of the best parts of the show is the visual difference between Ilya's public persona, aka douchebag Russian menace, and his private one, a big softie with heart eyes. So I neglected my responsibilities to make this."
13 posts
#7
🎭CAST!
: "Introducing Our Ryan and Fabian"
9 posts
#8
PRESS 📰 (Interviews and Articles)
: "'Heated Rivalry' becomes the first TV soundtrack to debut in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 in over a decade. [Billboard - July 19, 2026]"
6 posts
#9
HUDSON ✨
: "Crave Original "YAGA" First Official Poster"
5 posts
#10
Awards 🏆
: "Congratulations Hudson Williams: Winner 2026 Gold Derby TV Awards (Best Drama Actor; Best Ensemble; Breakthrough Performer)"
5 posts
Member Growth in r/heatedrivalry
Yearly
+46k members(41.0%)
About
GummySearch helps people research Reddit communities by organizing activity, growth, themes, and post-level signals into one place.
This page gives a focused view of r/heatedrivalry, including current member size, discussion patterns, product reviews, and related communities to explore.
This data is synced periodically so insights stay current and useful for ongoing research.
Last updated: September 6, 2026