The Boston Red Sox are hosting a “Heated Rivalry” theme night on Aug. 31, which will include a pregame dance party and “Heated Rivalry” trivia and themed-concessions in the Sam Deck, which overlooks the ballpark, according to a Red Sox news release.
Tickets go on sale on April 30.
Based on the LGBTQ+ romance series, “Game Changers,” penned by Rachel Reid, “Heated Rivalry” became an overnight success with the release of the HBO show in November 2025.
It follows professional hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, who are rivals on the ice but lovers behind closed doors. The series skyrocketed actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie into the limelight and has broken multiple television records, praised for its portrayal of the LGBTQ+ love story.
Guests who purchase tickets through the special “Heated Rivalry” offer will receive a random Red Sox Rozanov or Hollander jersey, available in adult sizes small through extra large, according to the news release.
Ready to head to the cottage? Here’s what to know about the Red Sox “Heated Rivalry” night this summer.
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Connor Storrie, left, and Hudson Williams attend the premiere of “Heated Rivalry” at TIFF Lightbox on Nov. 24, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.
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Connor Storrie, left, and Hudson Williams attend the premiere of “Heated Rivalry” at TIFF Lightbox on Nov. 24, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.
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Connor Storrie attends the Los Angeles Premiere of A24’s “Eddington” at DGA Theater Complex on June 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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From left to right, Brendan Brady, Jacob Tierney, Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova, Dylan Walsh, Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie, Christina Chang and Rachel Reid attend the premiere of “Heated Rivalry” at TIFF Lightbox on Nov. 24, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.
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Hudson Williams attends The Actors Night Hosted by The Actor Awards and ELLE at Chateau Marmont on Dec. 11, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Connor Storrie attends The Actors Night Hosted by The Actor Awards and ELLE at Chateau Marmont on Dec. 11, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Janelle James, left, and Connor Storrie speak onstage during the 32nd Annual Actor Awards Nominations at SAG-AFTRA on Jan. 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Connor Storrie attends W Magazine’s Annual Best Performances Party at Chateau Marmont on Jan. 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Hudson Williams, right, poses on the red carpet at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 11, 2026.
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Hudson Williams poses on the red carpet at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 11, 2026.
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Connor Storrie attends the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on Jan. 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Connor Storrie attends the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on Jan. 11, 2026.
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Connor Storrie, left, and Hudson Williams speak onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, California on Jan. 11, 2026.
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Hudson Williams walks the runway at the Dsquared2 fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week – Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 on Jan. 16, 2026 in Milan, Italy.
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Hudson Williams arrives at the Giorgio Armani fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week – Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 on Jan. 19, 2026 in Milan, Italy.
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Hudson Williams arrives at the Giorgio Armani fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week – Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 on Jan. 19, 2026 in Milan, Italy.
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Connor Storrie attends the Saint Laurent Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Jan. 27, 2026 in Paris, France.
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Hudson Williams, right, attends Hennessy Gold House Lunar New Year Celebration at Chinese Tuxedo on Feb. 12, 2026 in New York City.
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Bowen Yang, left, and Hudson Williams attend Gold House’s Lunar New Year Gold Celebration at Chinese Tuxedo on Feb. 12, 2026 in New York City.
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Hudson Williams attends Gold House’s Lunar New Year Gold Celebration at Chinese Tuxedo on Feb. 12, 2026 in New York City.
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Connor Storrie attends the 32nd Annual Actor Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Connor Storrie attends the 32nd Annual Actor Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Actress Keri Russell, left, accepts the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series for “The Diplomat” from actor Connor Storrie, center, and actress Kathryn Hahn during the 32nd Annual Actor Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on March 1, 2026.
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From left to right, Sarah Paulson, Connor Storrie and Odessa A’Zion pose for a photo during the 32nd Annual Actor Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on March 1, 2026.
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Hudson Williams attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.
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Connor Storrie, left, and Hudson Williams attend the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Mark Guiducci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on March 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Connor Storrie attends the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Mark Guiducci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on March 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Hudson Williams, right, attends the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Mark Guiducci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on March 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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Connor Storrie attends as Tiffany & Co. celebrates the launch of Blue Book 2026: Hidden Garden at Park Avenue Armory on April 16, 2026 in New York City.
When is the Red Sox ‘Heated Rivalry’ night?
Red Sox’s “Heated Rivalry” night is Monday, Aug. 31. The Red Sox will take on the Seattle Mariners.
Ticket proceeds benefit local nonprofit
A portion of the ticket proceeds for the event will be donated to OUT MetroWest, an LGBTQ+ nonprofit that provides free, year-round programming to youth in Framingham, Massachusetts.
How to buy tickets to the Red Sox ‘Heated Rivalry’ night
Tickets for the Red Sox’s “Heated Rivalry” night go on sale at 10 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 30. Red Sox tickets are available on the MLB website at mlb.com/redsox/tickets/single-game-tickets. USA TODAY reached out to Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Red Sox, for more information about ticket prices.
VIP packages will also be available, which include early access to the ballpark, a choice of a Red Sox Rozanov or Hollander jersey, and a Red Sox “Heated Rivalry” ballcap.
For questions about ticket purchasing, guests may email the Red Sox Ticket Office at ticketoffice@redsox.com.
Other Red Sox themed nights
The “Heated Rivalry” night is one of several themed nights the Red Sox has planned for its 2026 season. Here’s a look at a few others:
Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.
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