Apple TV Reveals First Look at 'Ted Lasso' Season 4

The hit comedy series is set to return in summer 2026 with new challenges for the titular coach.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 5:31am

Apple TV has announced that the fourth season of its hit comedy series 'Ted Lasso' will make its global debut in summer 2026. The streaming service also shared first-look photos of the new season, which is currently in production. According to the streamer, season 4 finds Ted returning to Richmond to coach a second division women's football team, which the official description calls his 'biggest challenge yet'.

Why it matters

The return of 'Ted Lasso' is highly anticipated by fans of the show, which has become a breakout hit for Apple TV and earned critical acclaim, including multiple Emmy wins. The new season promises to explore fresh territory for the beloved characters as they face new challenges both on and off the pitch.

The details

The new season will see the return of series star Jason Sudeikis as the titular coach, along with fan-favorites Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt and Jeremy Swift. New additions to the cast include Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsey, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern and Grant Feely, who will be playing Ted's son Henry in a recast role.

  • The fourth season of 'Ted Lasso' is currently in production.
  • The new season will make its global debut in summer 2026.

The players

Jason Sudeikis

The lead actor who stars as the titular coach, Ted Lasso.

Hannah Waddingham

An actress who plays the character of Rebecca, the owner of the AFC Richmond football club.

Apple TV

The streaming service that produces and airs the 'Ted Lasso' series.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Jason Sudeikis

What’s next

Fans will have to wait until summer 2026 to see how the new challenges facing Ted and the AFC Richmond team unfold in the fourth season of the hit comedy series.

The takeaway

The continued success and popularity of 'Ted Lasso' demonstrates the enduring appeal of feel-good, character-driven storytelling in an era of peak TV. The new season promises to build on the show's winning formula while exploring fresh narrative territory for the beloved ensemble.