The wait is almost over for fans of steamy college hockey romance. Prime Video has officially released the first teaser trailer for its upcoming series Off Campus, based on Elle Kennedy’s bestselling book collection. The streaming service also confirmed that all episodes will arrive on May 13, 2026. This announcement comes as the latest addition to the growing wave of hockey romance adaptations following the success of shows like Heated Rivalry.
The new teaser gives viewers their first real look at Briar University, where the drama unfolds both on and off the ice. The minute-long video showcases the chemistry between the show’s leads, Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli, who play Hannah and Garrett. In a scene that fans of the book will recognize immediately, Hannah accidentally walks into the team’s locker room showers, leading to an awkward but electric first meeting with the hockey captain.
A Familiar Story with a Fresh Look
Off Campus adapts Kennedy’s 2015 novel The Deal, the first book in a five-part collection. Season 1 will focus on the “opposites attract” romance between Hannah Wells, a quiet songwriter with a difficult past, and Garrett Graham, the charming all-star hockey player who needs her help to pass a class. The official synopsis describes the show as a college soap following an elite hockey team and the women in their lives as they deal with love, heartbreak, and the journey into adulthood.
The series comes at a time when hockey romance is having a major moment in television. The Canadian series Heated Rivalry became an international hit in late 2025, setting streaming records for Crave and HBO Max. With Off Campus, Prime Video aims to capture that same energy, but with a focus on the collegiate experience rather than professional leagues.
Showrunner Louisa Levy, who created the series for television, explained the appeal of this specific age group. She told Entertainment Weekly that college-age romances have a unique quality where characters are discovering themselves while exploring more mature, sex-positive relationships. Levy co-showruns the series with Gina Fattore, and the production team includes Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen, and James Seidman from Temple Hill, the company behind The Twilight Saga and The Summer I Turned Pretty.
The Cast and What to Expect
Beyond the lead pair, the ensemble cast includes several actors who will play key roles throughout the series. Mika Abdalla stars as Allie, Antonio Cipriano plays Logan, Jalen Thomas Brooks is Tucker, Stephen Kalyn portrays Dean, and Josh Heuston takes on the role of Justin, Hannah’s initial crush who becomes Garrett’s rival. In a nod to the book series structure, these actors portray characters who each get their own love story in the subsequent novels, similar to how Bridgerton handles its seasonal leads.
Production for the first season took place in British Columbia, Canada, with filming locations including the Riverview Hospital area. The series has already received an early renewal for a second season, which will shift focus to a different couple from the Briar University friend group. This early commitment from Prime Video shows confidence in the adaptation’s potential to build a loyal audience.
For readers of Kennedy’s books, the teaser includes specific moments that will feel familiar. The shower scene is a direct callback to a key moment in The Deal where Hannah and Garrett first cross paths. The show also promises to include the steamy elements that made the books popular on #BookTok, with Levy noting that the sex scenes reflect the characters’ journeys of self-discovery.
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Global Release Details
Off Campus will be available to stream in over 240 countries and territories on Prime Video starting May 13, 2026. All episodes will drop at once, allowing viewers to binge the entire first season. The release date falls in the spring season, positioning the show as a potential summer hit for the streamer.
For fans waiting to see how the adaptation compares to the source material, Levy has offered some guidance. She noted that while the show honors the book, the eight-episode format means some moments from the novel will appear in different ways than readers might expect. The creative team focused on staying true to the characters and including as many “easter eggs” from the book as possible.
Elle Kennedy, the author behind the Off Campus universe, has sold over 10 million copies of her books worldwide, with her works translated into more than 25 languages. The Off Campus series includes The Deal, The Mistake, The Score, The Goal, and the epilogue collection The Legacy. Kennedy has also written the Briar U and Campus Diaries spin-off series, set in the same world.
The first teaser for Off Campus is now available on Prime Video’s official social media channels and YouTube. New first-look photos were also released alongside the teaser, showing Ella Bright as Hannah and Belmont Cameli as Garrett in character.
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