The feel good football comedy Ted Lasso is finally coming back. Apple TV announced on April 28, 2026, that season four will premiere this summer. The news came with a first teaser showing Jason Sudeikis back on the pitch. This will be his first appearance as the mustachioed coach since the emotional season three finale in 2023. Fans have been waiting for three years. And now they have an answer. The show is not just returning. It is taking a big risk with a brand new story.
Ted Lasso Season 4 Release Date
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, August 5, 2026. That is the day Apple TV drops the first episode of season four. The release schedule follows the same weekly pattern as earlier seasons. You get one episode on August 5. Then a new one arrives every Wednesday after that. The season wraps up with its finale on October 7, 2026. That makes ten episodes in total. The announcement came with a short teaser that shows Ted walking through Richmond again. The video has already gotten millions of views in just a few days.
Ted Lasso Season 4 Cast
Returning Cast
The good news is most of your favorites are coming back.
Jason Sudeikis returns as Ted Lasso.
Hannah Waddingham is back as Rebecca Welton, the club owner who started as a villain and became a fan favorite.
Juno Temple returns as Keeley Jones.
Brett Goldstein will be back as the gruff but lovable Roy Kent.
Brendan Hunt returns as Coach Beard.
Jeremy Swift is back as the nervous but sweet Leslie Higgins.
New Cast Members
But there are also some new faces joining the team.
Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern, and Grant Feely have all joined the cast.
Grant Feely now plays Henry, Ted’s son. The teaser also showed a brief glimpse of Tracy Ullman in an undisclosed role.
Notably Missing
Here is the thing, though. Some familiar names are missing from the announcement.
Phil Dunster is not listed.
Neither is Toheeb Jimoh.
Nick Mohammed is also absent.
The show has not confirmed whether those characters will appear later. But their absence has fans talking.
Ted Lasso Season 4 Plot
The story takes a sharp turn this season. After returning to America to be with his son at the end of season three, Ted comes back to England. But he is not coaching the old team. According to Apple TV’s official description, Ted returns to Richmond to take on his biggest challenge yet. He will coach a second division women’s football team.
The official synopsis says, “Throughout the course of the season, Ted and the team learn to leap before they look, taking chances they never thought they would.” That idea of leaping before looking is a big theme for season four. Ted has built his whole coaching style on believing in people. But coaching a brand new women’s team from scratch is different. He has to earn their trust. They have to learn to trust each other. And everyone has to figure out what they are capable of.
The teaser shows Ted walking onto the pitch alongside Coach Beard. A fan shouts at him, “Too bad you’re coaching a bunch of girls, you wanker.” That line hints at the attitudes Ted will face. But if you know Ted Lasso, you know he does not back down from a challenge. He just believes.
Where to Watch Ted Lasso Season 4
You can only watch season four on Apple TV. The first three seasons are already available there.
Apple TV works on most smart TVs, phones, tablets, and computers. A subscription costs about $9.99 a month. New users can often get a free trial for seven days.
The show streams in 4K with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, so it looks and sounds great.
If you do not want a subscription, you can also buy episodes on Amazon Prime Video or through the Apple TV app store.
What to Expect From Season Four
Ted Lasso season four is not just a continuation. It is a fresh start. The show ended perfectly at season three. Many people thought that was the end. But the creators found a new angle. Coaching a women’s team opens up new stories about equality, patience, and what it means to be an underdog. The show has always been about kindness winning over cynicism. Season four will test that idea in new ways. And with new cast members and a new setting, the show feels alive again.
If you loved the first three seasons, you will want to watch this one. The release date is August 5, 2026. Get ready to believe again.
