Apple TV has shared a first look at Ted Lasso season four, and the streamer says the new season will debut in summer 2026.
The announcement confirms Jason Sudeikis is back as Ted, with familiar faces returning alongside several new additions. The early tease also signals a major shift for the story: Ted heads back to Richmond for a new kind of challenge, not a repeat of the old one.
How many episodes, and when does it start?
Apple has only confirmed the release window so far: summer 2026. It has not announced a specific premiere date, weekday, or episode count yet.
Here’s what Apple has confirmed for Ted Lasso Season 4 on Apple TV:
- Release window: Summer 2026
- Status: In production
- Big premise: Ted returns to Richmond to coach a second-division women’s football team
Teaser
Plot
Apple’s official setup keeps it clean and direct: Ted returns to Richmond and takes on “his biggest challenge yet” by coaching a second-division women’s football team.
That premise matters because it changes the rhythm of the show. Ted is no longer walking into a men’s team that already has its systems and status. A women’s side in the lower divisions means new faces, different pressure, and a club that needs to build something from scratch.
Apple also frames the season around one idea: taking chances before you feel ready. Expect the team, and Ted himself, to make bolder calls, faster.
Confirmed cast, at a glance
| Returning stars (confirmed) | New season 4 additions (confirmed) |
|---|---|
| Jason Sudeikis (Ted) | Tanya Reynolds |
| Hannah Waddingham (Rebecca) | Jude Mack |
| Juno Temple (Keeley) | Faye Marsay |
| Brett Goldstein (Roy) | Rex Hayes |
| Brendan Hunt (Beard) | Aisling Sharkey |
| Jeremy Swift (Higgins) | Abbie Hern |
| Grant Feely |
Recap of Season 3 (spoilers)
Season 3 closed the “original story” in a way that left the door open.
- Ted chose to go home and coach Henry’s team.
- Rebecca kept control of AFC Richmond while selling a large stake to fans.
- Roy stepped into the manager role, and Nate reconciled with the group after his apology.
- Keeley’s idea for a Richmond women’s team surfaced at the end, and Rebecca embraced it.
Season 4 now appears to pick up the biggest thread from that ending: the club’s next era, with Ted back in the mix in a new way.
FAQs
Yes. Apple TV confirmed season four will debut in summer 2026 and says it is in production.
Apple says Ted returns to Richmond to coach a second-division women’s football team.
Apple has only announced summer 2026 so far. It has not shared an exact date or weekday yet.
Ted Lasso streams on Apple TV. In the U.S., Apple TV+ costs $12.99 per month and includes a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. Apple also advertises a three-month free offer with eligible new device purchases and activation.
Comment what you most want from Ted Lasso season 4 on Apple TV: the new women’s team, the Richmond crew, or Ted’s next chapter.
