Ted Lasso Season 4 will happen, according to Apple TV+. Fans can look forward to it starting in the summer of 2026. The popular comedy is back with a new story about working together, having hope, and getting a second chance. This season continues the heart and humor that made Ted Lasso a worldwide favorite as it follows his next chapter as a coach and the show’s move to new characters.
Is Ted Lasso Season 4 Coming?
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Apple TV+ has officially confirmed that Ted Lasso season 4 will come out in the summer of 2026. This is the return of one of TV’s most popular comedies. According to Men’s Journal, filming ended in December 2025. Season 4 will continue where Season 3 left off. Fans will be able to see new characters and a new football challenge in the fourth season, which continues Ted’s story.
In the new season, Ted goes back to England to coach a women’s football team in the second division, which is the hardest thing he has ever had to do. The first season was a big hit because it was about leadership, self-belief, and change. According to AppleInsider filming began in both Kansas City and London. The show will still have its signature mix of humor and heart.
Official Renewal and Release Confirmation
Finally, Apple TV+ confirmed that Ted Lasso will have a fourth season in January 2026. This ended months of uncertainty about the show’s future. Even though some people thought season 3 was the last one, Ted is back at AFC Richmond for the new season, but this time he is focused on the women’s team. There will be a window for release in the summer of 2026, but the exact date has not yet been set.
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As usual, the fourth season is full of hope, with Ted coming back to motivate a new group of players. Warner Bros. Studios and Apple executives agreed to keep the story going because of how popular it was and how well it did at the critics’ awards, including multiple Outstanding Comedy Series wins.
- Production update: Filming began in July 2025 and concluded in December 2025.
- Locations: London, Kansas City, and Richmond Way remain the heart of the show.
- Network: Apple TV will continue streaming all three seasons and the new season four.
- Style: The new team format allows fresh stories while keeping Ted’s kindness and humor.
Cast and New Characters
TV Guide says that all of the main cast members will be back for Ted Lasso Season 4. Jason Sudeikis is back as Ted Lasso, and Hannah Waddingham as Rebecca Welton, Juno Temple as Keeley Jones, Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent, Brendan Hunt as Coach Beard, and Jeremy Swift as Leslie Higgins are also back. Nick Mohammed (as Nathan Shelley) and Toheeb Jimoh (as Sam Obisanya) will also play the same parts again.
Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education) has joined as an assistant coach, Rex Hayes has joined as a midfielder, and Jude Mack has joined as a rising player on the women’s team. Grant Feely comes back as Ted’s son Henry Lasso, which makes this story arc more personal for Ted. Joe Kelly, Bill Wrubel, and Phoebe Walsh are back as executive producers, and Jack Burditt from Modern Family has joined to add a new comedic balance.
- Returning leads: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, Juno Temple, Jeremy Swift, and Brendan Hunt.
- New cast members: Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Rex Hayes, Grant Feely.
- Behind the scenes: Writers Jane Becker, Joe Kelly, and Bill Wrubel continue to shape the show.
- Notable guests: Jamie Lee (Jurassic World) joins in a mysterious cameo role.
Storyline and Themes for the New Season
Ted Lasso Season 4 will be about Ted’s biggest challenge yet: coaching a women’s football team in the second division. Ted helps his new team learn to “leap before they look” throughout the season, which ties into one of the show’s main themes of believing in yourself even when things go wrong.
In the new plot, Rebecca Welton and Keeley Jones start the AFC Richmond women’s division, while Roy Kent keeps training the men’s team. The new way the team works together lets for new rivalries, friendships, and funny moments. There are also cameos by Jamie Tartt, Isaac McAdoo, Colin Hughes, and Dani Rojas that show how far Richmond has come since the third season.
- New direction: Ted’s journey expands into coaching and fatherhood, connecting emotionally with Henry Lasso.
- Major themes: Renewal, optimism, teamwork, and mentorship.
- Returning arcs: Rupert Mannion remains a looming rival, continuing his manipulative tactics in the Premier League.
- Heart of the story: Even in new environments, Ted proves leadership and compassion can rebuild any team.
Final Thoughts
Ted Lasso Season 4 looks like it will be full of more funny and sad episodes about friendship, leadership, and taking chances. First-look pictures already show Ted and his team looking forward to new starts and old smiles. The next season adds to the world that fans love by having characters like Trent Crimm come back and new characters like Gus Turner and Lady Jane. It’s clear that viewers can expect more Ted Lasso magic in every episode, whether this is the main thing that makes them laugh or cry.
The show keeps celebrating hope and people in a way that not many comedies can. The most heartwarming show on Apple TV is back with more humor, heart, and those little lessons about believing in others that made Richmond so memorable from the beginning.
FAQs
The Ted Lasso season 4 release date is set for summer 2026, with first-look images shared earlier this year.
The prime target seems to be Ted’s new division women’s football team, facing rival clubs with big dreams.
Yes, Gus Turner and Lady Jane join as new cast members, bringing fresh humor and heart to the upcoming season.
Trent Crimm returns, continuing his journey as Richmond’s storyteller and chronicler of more Ted Lasso moments.
The story centers on taking chances, teamwork, and growth, showing how everyone at AFC Richmond learns to believe again.