LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame to Honor 'Heated Rivalry' Platform Crave with Trailblazer Award

CHICAGO - April 8, 2026 - PRLog -- The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame will honor Crave, Canada's largest homegrown streamer,  with the LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame Trailblazer Award at the 2026 LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame Gala Celebration, taking place Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Sony Hall in New York City.

Crave's acclaimed original series Heated Rivalry and its upcoming comedy SLO Pitch exemplify the platform's commitment to authentic, joyful, and unapologetic LGBTQ+ sports storytelling. Through these productions, Crave has helped expand representation, challenge stereotypes, and foster broader cultural inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in athletic spaces.

"Crave is redefining what inclusive sports storytelling can look like," said Scott Bova, Chair of the LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame. "By investing in stories that center LGBTQ+ athletes, teams, and communities with authenticity and heart, Crave has created meaningful cultural impact that extends far beyond entertainment. Their work embodies the spirit of the Trailblazer Award."

"Being recognized by the LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame with the Trailblazer Award is an incredible honour for everyone at Crave," said Justin Stockman, VP, Content Development and Programming, Bell Media. "With Heated Rivalry and SLO Pitch, we set out to tell bold, authentic stories that reflect the richness, humour, and heart of LGBTQ+ communities in sport. This recognition reinforces our commitment to championing inclusive storytelling that not only entertains, but helps shift perspectives and create lasting cultural impact—on screen and beyond."

Heated Rivalry broke new ground by bringing a queer sports romance into the mainstream, while SLO Pitch continues that momentum with a fresh, comedic take on community, competition, and queer identity within amateur sports culture. Together, these series represent a significant shift in how LGBTQ+ stories in sports are told—and who gets to see themselves reflected.

About Crave
Crave is the largest Canadian-owned streamer delivering an unparalleled content offering with a globally renowned slate of premium original series, HBO and Max Originals, STARZ, Hollywood-hit movies, and iconic series including FRIENDS, THE OFFICE, and more. Crave is available directly to Canadians at Crave.ca, via iOS and Android, and other platforms such as Amazon Fire TV, Prime Video Subscriptions, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Hisense, LG Smart TVs, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox One and participating TV service providers. Crave is from Bell Media, Canada's leading media, and entertainment company. Visit our website at https://www.crave.ca/en.

About the LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame
The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame honors athletes, coaches, executives, advocates, and organizations whose contributions have profoundly shaped the sports world through leadership, visibility, and inclusion. It celebrates stories of courage, perseverance, and impact while inspiring future generations to build a more equitable sports culture.
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