Ted Lasso Season 4 officially arrives on Apple TV on August 5, 2026. Jason Sudeikis returns as Ted, who faces a completely new challenge after leaving AFC Richmond and returning home at the end of Season 3.
- Release date: August 5, 2026
- Streaming platform: Apple TV
- Genre: Sports comedy-drama
- Number of episodes: 10
- Release schedule: One new episode every Wednesday
- Season finale date: October 7, 2026
- Lead cast: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt and Jeremy Swift
- New cast: Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern and Grant Feely
The first episode will premiere on August 5, followed by weekly episodes through October 7. This means viewers will once again follow the season over several weeks instead of receiving all 10 episodes at once.
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What is the story of Ted Lasso Season 4?
Possible spoilers for the first three seasons follow.
Season 4 brings Ted back to Richmond, where he begins coaching a second-division women’s football team. The new position becomes one of the biggest challenges of his career, as Ted must build another team while adjusting to a different side of professional football.
The storyline follows the idea introduced near the end of Season 3, when Keeley presented Rebecca with plans to create an AFC Richmond women’s team. That proposal now appears to form the main foundation of the new season.
Ted’s return also raises several personal questions. Season 3 ended with him leaving England to spend more time with his son, Henry. Season 4 will need to explain why he returns to Richmond, how his family situation has changed, and whether Henry becomes part of his life in England.
The official description says Ted and the new team will learn to take chances before knowing how everything will work out. That theme fits the show’s focus on personal growth, teamwork, and people finding confidence during uncertain moments.
Which cast members are returning?
Jason Sudeikis returns as Ted Lasso and continues to serve as an executive producer. Hannah Waddingham is back as AFC Richmond owner Rebecca Welton, while Juno Temple returns as Keeley Jones.
Brett Goldstein will also appear again as Roy Kent. Brendan Hunt returns as Coach Beard, and Jeremy Swift reprises his role as Leslie Higgins. Their confirmed involvement suggests AFC Richmond’s familiar leadership group will remain closely connected to Ted’s new team.
The season also introduces Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern and Grant Feely. Details about most of their characters remain limited, although several of them are expected to be connected to the new women’s football storyline.
Will the original AFC Richmond players return?
Apple has not confirmed every member of the original men’s team for Season 4. The announced returning cast currently includes Ted, Rebecca, Keeley, Roy, Coach Beard, and Higgins.
Characters such as Jamie Tartt, Sam Obisanya, Dani Rojas and Isaac McAdoo could still appear, especially because the story remains centred around Richmond. However, their involvement should remain unconfirmed until further announcements or episodes reveal more.
Ted Lasso Season 4 begins streaming on Apple TV on August 5, 2026. What do you plan to watch when Ted returns to Richmond? Let us know in the comments.
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