There is no official release date for Ted Lasso Season 4 yet. However, based on the current production schedule, all signs point toward a premiere window sometime in mid-to-late 2026.
After the Season 3 finale felt like a definitive “So Long, Farewell,” fans were left wondering if they’d ever see their favorite mustached coach again. Following months of speculation, Apple TV+ officially renewed the Emmy-winning series in March 2025, confirming that Jason Sudeikis would return for a new chapter.
This new season marks a significant narrative shift for the series, with production already underway and a host of new and returning faces ready to take the pitch.
From Rumors to Renewal: The Official Confirmation
For a long time, the future of Ted Lasso was uncertain. Co-creator Bill Lawrence noted in late 2024 that any return would be up to Jason Sudeikis. The speculation finally ended on March 14, 2025, when Apple TV+ officially announced the show’s renewal for a fourth season.
Sudeikis himself confirmed the news and his return, putting an end to the ambiguity that followed the Season 3 finale in 2023. The renewal was celebrated by the cast, with Hannah Waddingham (Rebecca Welton) describing the show’s return as exhuming a “beautiful, beloved dog,” adding, “I am here for it”.
Production Kicks Off
Filming for Season 4 officially began on July 21, 2025. Apple TV+ marked the occasion by releasing a first-look image and a short video with the caption, “We’re not in Richmond anymore”.
Principal photography started in Kansas City, Jason Sudeikis’s real-life hometown, before moving to familiar locations in London and Richmond. As of October 2025, cast members including Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt have been spotted filming in London, indicating production is actively progressing.
The Projected 2026 Release Window
While Apple TV+ has not announced a specific premiere date, the production timeline strongly suggests a 2026 launch. Filming began in the summer of 2025 and is expected to continue for several months.
This schedule provides ample time for post-production on the 13-time Emmy-winning series. Most industry reports and analyses align on a mid-to-late 2026 premiere, giving the creative team room to fully develop the new season’s storylines.
A Whole New Ball Game: Story and Plot Details
Season 4 introduces the biggest challenge of Ted’s coaching career yet. The official logline from Apple confirms a major pivot: “Ted returns to Richmond, taking on his biggest challenge yet: coaching a second division women’s football team”.
Sudeikis first revealed this new direction during an appearance on the “New Heights” podcast with Travis and Jason Kelce. This storyline was subtly foreshadowed in the Season 3 finale when Keeley Jones (Juno Temple) proposed the idea of an AFC Richmond women’s team to Rebecca.
In a statement about the renewal, Sudeikis offered a thematic preview: “As we all continue to live in a world where so many factors have conditioned us to ‘look before we leap,’ in season four, the folks at AFC Richmond learn to LEAP BEFORE THEY LOOK, discovering that wherever they land, it’s exactly where they’re meant to be”.
Analyzing the Roster: Cast and Character Updates
Season 4 will feature a mix of beloved returning characters and intriguing new additions, though some fan favorites are not currently confirmed as series regulars.
Confirmed Returning Core Cast
The heart of AFC Richmond’s leadership is officially back. Apple TV+ has confirmed the return of its main ensemble.
- Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso
- Hannah Waddingham as Rebecca Welton
- Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent
- Juno Temple as Keeley Jones
- Brendan Hunt as Coach Beard
- Jeremy Swift as Leslie Higgins
New Faces and a Key Recasting
To build out the world of the new women’s team, several new actors are joining the cast, though their specific roles have not yet been announced. Additionally, the role of Ted’s son has been recast.
- Grant Feely will take over the role of Henry Lasso, previously played by Gus Turner.
- New cast members include Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education), Faye Marsay (Adolescence), Tracey Ullman, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern, Jude Mack, and Rex Hayes.
The Uncertain Futures of Richmond’s Players
Notably absent from the initial list of returning series regulars are several key players from the men’s team, leading to questions about their involvement.
Characters not currently confirmed to return as series regulars include:
- Phil Dunster (Jamie Tartt)
- Toheeb Jimoh (Sam Obisanya)
- Cristo Fernández (Dani Rojas)
- Kola Bokinni (Isaac McAdoo)
- Billy Harris (Colin Hughes)
It is possible these actors may return for guest appearances rather than in a full-time capacity.
What About Nate Shelley?
The status of Nick Mohammed, who plays Nathan “Nate” Shelley, remains intentionally vague. Mohammed recently joined the cast of another Apple TV+ series, Slow Horses, for its fifth season.
When asked directly about returning for Ted Lasso Season 4, Mohammed stated, “I’m afraid you’ll have to just wait and see”. He previously teased fans on social media with a “believe” sign and has acknowledged he doesn’t know for sure if Nate will be back, leaving his character’s arc an open question.
Behind the Scenes: The Creative Team
The fourth season sees the return of the core creative team, including Jason Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, and Bill Lawrence as executive producers. Brett Goldstein also serves as a writer and executive producer.
A significant new addition to the team is Jack Burditt, an Emmy-winning writer and producer known for his work on Modern Family, 30 Rock, and Nobody Wants This. Burditt joins as an executive producer and is reportedly helping Sudeikis lead the writers’ room, a move seen as a positive step to address some of the narrative issues noted in Season 3.
The Final Whistle
While fans must wait a bit longer for an exact release date, the future of Ted Lasso is clear: Season 4 is in active production and is expected to arrive on Apple TV+ in 2026.
The season promises a fresh narrative centered on a women’s football team, bringing back the show’s core leadership while introducing new talent. With a bolstered creative team and filming underway in both the U.S. and the U.K., the next chapter for AFC Richmond is officially in play.
