Still crushing on Dean and Logan? 6 sports romance dramas to cure ‘Off Campus’ hangover

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26 May 2026 • 10:00 AM MYT
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If you’re anything like me, chances are your Instagram feed is flooded with Off Campus edits. From Allie and Dean’s sensual dance to nursing a serious crush on Logan, the new Prime Video drama has taken over our algorithm, and nobody’s complaining. You devoured the entire drama in a single day, watched every possible viral edit, and stalked all the cast members, especially Stephen Kalyn. Now what’s next? Let us take you through a list of binge-worthy sports romance shows like Off Campus to cure your Garrett Graham hangover. Consider your next obsession sorted.

From a weightlifting queen reconnecting with her childhood friend between reps to complicated romances brewing at a small-town high school, these titles explore young love, vulnerability, friendship, rivalry, identity and fierce competition that rages on and off the field. We’ve rounded up some of the most addictive young adult dramas that offer an irresistible blend of sports culture and palpable chemistry.

So while you patiently wait for the second season of Off Campus, check out our top picks of shows like Off Campus — spanning K-dramas, Indian titles, American teen dramas and more.

Best 6 shows like Off Campus that should be on your watchlist

1 /6

Heated Rivalry (2025)

Cast: Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie and François Arnaud
Sport: Hockey
IMDb rating: 8.8
Language: English

Synopsis: If you loved Off Campus, you will binge this steamy sports romance in a single sitting. It follows rival professional hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, whose relationship evolves in the most unexpected and complicated ways over the years. There’s secret romance, emotional vulnerability, ambition, and intense chemistry. It’s the perfect recipe to become your next obsession.

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2 /6

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016)

Cast: Lee Sung-kyung, Nam Joo-hyuk and Lee Jae-yoon
Sport: Weightlifting and swimming
IMDb rating: 8.3
Language: Korean

Synopsis: One of the most popular sports romance K-dramas, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo follows Kim Bok-joo, a talented college weightlifter navigating crushes, competition and friendships. Her path crosses with childhood friend and competitive swimmer Jung Joon-hyung, leading to a heart-fluttering romance. Through laughter, insecurities, mounting pressure and training, they build a strong bond to overcome challenges and become champions in their respective sports.

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3 /6

Amidst a Snowstorm of Love (2024)

Cast: Leo Wu and Zhao Jinmai
Sport: Snooker
IMDb rating: 7.9
Language: Mandarin

Synopsis: If slow-burning, innocent romance is your thing, Amidst a Snowstorm of Love needs to be next on your list. It follows Lin Yiyang, a former professional snooker prodigy, and Yin Guo, a popular billiards player, who meet during a snowstorm. By chance, they end up as roommates, steadily building a bond that goes beyond their shared love of sports and competition. The series also explores redemption, emotional vulnerability and ambition with surprising depth.

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4 /6

One Tree Hill (2003)

Cast: Chad Michael Murray, James Lafferty, Bethany Joy Lenz and Hilarie Burton Morgan
Sport: Basketball
IMDb rating: 7.8
Language: English

Synopsis: One of the most iconic young adult dramas ever made, One Tree Hill is a story about half-brothers Lucas and Nathan Scott, who compete against each other on and off the basketball court. Over the years, their relationship evolves, shaped by love, friendship and unexpected challenges. The series remains one of the most addictive teen sagas ever made. It offers a rich blend of sports culture, heartbreak and self-discovery.

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5 /6

All American (2018)

Cast: Daniel Ezra, Bre-Z, Greta Onieogou and Samantha Logan,
Sport: American football
IMDb rating: 7.6
Language: English

Synopsis: The binge-worthy series follows Spencer James, a talented high school football player recruited to play for an elite Beverly Hills team. Not only must he prove himself on the field, but he must also navigate an entirely different world off it. Surrounded by new friendships and electric romance, Spencer and his teammates explore ambition, identity and family tensions together.

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6 /6

LBW: Love Beyond Wicket (2026)

Cast: Vikranth, Niyathi Kadambi, Harish and Daffe Naveen
Sport: Cricket
IMDb rating: 5.8
Language: Tamil

Synopsis: This coming-of-age sports drama revolves around a washed-up former coach training young talents to save a struggling cricket academy. He must not only teach them cover drives and leg spins, but also help them navigate friendship, rivalry, romance and self-discovery. The series blends underdog sports drama with youthful campus-style camaraderie and tender young romance.

(Hero image: Courtesy Heated Rivalry, Off Campus and Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo; Feature image: Courtesy Heated Rivalry)
Note : The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
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