Jason Sudeikis Returns as Ted Lasso, Coaching Women's Football Team in Season 4

The hit Apple TV+ series is back this summer with the beloved character taking on a new challenge.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 7:31am

Apple TV+ has released the first look at the upcoming fourth season of the hit series "Ted Lasso," which will see Jason Sudeikis reprise his role as the titular American football coach. This time, Ted will be coaching a women's football team in Richmond, taking on his "biggest challenge yet" according to the synopsis. The new season is set to premiere this summer 2026.

Why it matters

The return of "Ted Lasso" is highly anticipated by fans, as the show's third season was originally intended to be the final installment. However, due to the series' immense popularity, Apple TV+ has greenlit a fourth season, continuing the heartwarming story of the beloved coach and his journey.

The details

In the first look images, viewers can see Ted reunited with Hannah Waddingham's character, Rebecca Welton, as well as Annette Badland's Mae Green, the owner of The Crown and Anchor pub in Richmond. The new season will find Ted taking on the challenge of coaching a women's football team, as the synopsis states he and the team will "learn to leap before they look, taking chances they never thought they would."

  • Ted Lasso season 4 will release this summer 2026.

The players

Jason Sudeikis

The lead actor who portrays the titular character of Ted Lasso.

Hannah Waddingham

The actress who plays Rebecca Welton, the owner of AFC Richmond soccer team.

Annette Badland

The actress who plays Mae Green, the owner of The Crown and Anchor pub in Richmond.

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The takeaway

The return of "Ted Lasso" is a testament to the show's enduring popularity and the audience's desire to continue following the heartwarming journey of the beloved coach. The new season's focus on Ted coaching a women's football team promises to bring fresh challenges and opportunities for growth, further cementing the series' reputation for uplifting storytelling.