Fenway Park is heating up.
TheBoston Red Soxare 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 aRed Soxnews release.
Tickets go on sale on April 30.
Based on the LGBTQ+ romance series, "Game Changers," penned byRachel Reid, "Heated Rivalry" became an overnight success with the release of theHBOshow 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 actorsHudson WilliamsandConnor Storrieinto the limelight and has broken multiple television records, praised for its portrayal ofthe 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 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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When is the Red Sox 'Heated Rivalry' night?
Red Sox's "Heated Rivalry" night is Monday, Aug. 31. The Red Sox will take on theSeattle Mariners.
Ticket proceeds benefit local nonprofit
A portion of the ticket proceeds for the event will be donated toOUT 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 atmlb.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 atticketoffice@redsox.com.
Other Red Sox themed nights
The "Heated Rivalry" night is one of severalthemed nightsthe Red Sox has planned for its 2026 season. Here's a look at a few others:
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"Harry Potter" Day on May 2
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"Star Wars" Day on May 3
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"One Piece" Theme Night on May 12
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"Survivor" 50th Season Day on May 23
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Pokémon Go Night on Sept. 25
Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her atgcross@usatoday.com.
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