Ted Lasso season 4: everything we know so far about the return of the hit Apple TV+ show

Ted Lasso and Rebecca Walton sit in the stands in Ted Lasso
Ted Lasso season 4 filming is officially underway (Image credit: Apple TV Plus)
Ted Lasso season 4: key information

- Filming began in July
- Teaser trailer reveals cast and location
- Six of the show's main characters confirmed to return
- New cast members also announced
- Season 4 focuses on the AFC Richmond women's team
- Cast contracts hint at a possible new three-season arc

Ted Lasso season 4 is officially back filming. It may seem like surprising news given how season 3 ended, but the story is far from over for one of the best Apple TV+ shows. While Ted returned to the States, his football coaching journey won't be ending there as there's seemingly a whole new direction that Ted and his team are ready to explore.

From its very first season, the series became a global hit for the streaming service, thanks to an exceptional cast and uplifting charm of the endlessly optimistic yet inexperienced coach, Ted Lasso. Here’s everything you need to know about Ted Lasso season 4 from release date prediction, confirmed cast, plot rumors and more.

Spoilers for seasons 1-3 of Ted Lasso to follow. Potential spoilers for Ted Lasso season 4.

Ted Lasso season 4 release date speculation

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Apple TV+ isn't letting its biggest hitter go that easy after it confirmed on March 14 that Ted Lasso season 4 was officially in development.

And there's even better news as it's now been revealed that filming for season 4 is officially underway, commending in late July as the Ted Lasso main cast reunited in an Apple TV+ season 4 teaser.

In the clip, Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso), Hannah Waddingham (Rebecca Welton), Juno Temple (Keeley Jones) and Jeremy Swift (Leslie Higgins) are all seen gathering round a restaurant table in Kansas City – a far cry from the show's usual location, Richmond.

So, if I was to make a Ted Lasso season 4 release date prediction, I'd imagine it'll be mid- to late-2026.

Ted Lasso season 4 trailer: is there one?

The AFC Richmond team celebrate in a group in Ted Lasso

A Ted Lasso season 4 full trailer is a while away (Image credit: Apple TV Plus)

Given Ted Lasso season 4 only began filming in July, there’s certainly no full trailer available to watch yet.

While there's the brief teaser trailer that confirmed production, it only saw four of the cast sat around a table. For a full trailer, I'm sure it'll arrive in 2026. When it does, I'll update this section here. So, be sure to check back!

Ted Lasso season 4 confirmed cast

Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple look excited in the stalls in Ted Lasso

Hannah Waddingham reprises her role alongside other big names (Image credit: Apple TV Plus)

Full spoilers follow for Ted Lasso season 3.


When it comes to Ted Lasso season 4 cast, a report from Deadline reveals the confirmed cast, both old and new, revealed so far:

  • Hason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso
  • Hannah Waddingham as Rebecca Walton
  • Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent
  • Jeremy Swift as Leslie Higgins
  • Juno Temple as Keeley Jones
  • Brendan Hunt as Coach Beard
  • Grant Feeley as Henry
  • Tanya Reynolds as TBC
  • Jude Mack as TBC
  • Faye Marsay as TBC
  • Rex Hayes as TBC
  • Aisling Sharkey as TBC
  • Abbie Hern as TBC

For the six confirmed returning cast, it's believed they have three-year pacts which, Deadline says, ties in with "speculation that Sudeikis has a new three-season arc in mind for Ted Lasso's new chapter."

For now, the new cast members, reportedly all series regulars joining the show, have roles yet to be confirmed. But, as reported by Deadline, it's believed some of the new cast "are expected to play players for the AFC Richmond women's soccer team at the center of Ted Lasso's new arc."

It's not clear whether the rest of the Ted Lasso cast will be returning, although Nick Mohammed (Nathan Shelley), in an official post on X (formerly Twitter) shared a video apologizing for having to move his upcoming tour dates, saying: “I know there’ll be speculation as to why you’ve moved these dates [...] I’ll be honest, it is for some filming.” With the hashtag, Ted Lasso.

But, one cast member that we're sure won't be returning is AFC Richmond's top player, Jamie Tartt (Phil Dunster).

According to Puck News' Matthew Belloni, he's not expected to return due to scheduling conflicts. Clarifying: "To be clear, I mean as a series regular. Maybe he pops in for a guest spot or two."

Finally, you'll also notice Ted's son, Henry, has had an actor change. Previously Gus Turner in seasons 1-3, Feely has been cast in what Deadline believes to be due to the "required soccer proficiency" for the role.

Ted Lasso season 4 potential plot synopsis and rumors

Roy Kent, Coach Beard, and Ted Lasso stand on the side of the pitch in Ted Lasso

A new direction for Ted Lasso season 4 (Image credit: Apple TV Plus)

Major spoilers follow for Ted Lasso seasons 1-3. Potential spoilers for Ted Lasso season 4.


The biggest question over Ted Lasso season 4 is what it'll look like with Ted returning back to the States? Or, whether season 4 could be a spin-off, following Rebecca, Roy, and Leslie, given that they're all confirmed to return? Roy, as newly-appointed manager of AFC Richmond, could certainly be an option.

But, as we see Ted, Rebecca, Keeley and Leslie reunite in Kansas City in the teaser trailer, it seems it could be an entirely new story altogether. And, as per season 4's official logline (reported in Deadline): "Ted returns to Richmond, taking on his biggest challenge yet: coaching a second division women's football team.

"Throughout the course of the season, Ted and the team learn to leap before they look, taking chances they never thought they would."

This all ties into casting news with new characters joining to play the players of the AFC Richmond women's team.

And there's also been rumors about whether Ted Lasso will begin a new three-season arc, supported by the news that the main cast have confirmed three-year pacts.

When asked by Consequence about the possibility of a planned three-season arc, executive producer Brendan Hunt, aka Coach Beard, said: “Yes. Another arc is possible after this, for sure. We have always seen it as some kind of three-beat thing.

"Originally those three beats were more going to be modeled on what [the British] The Office did, you know, six eps, a special, boom, we’re done. We’ve certainly expanded those beats, but it does not mean that the whole kit and caboodle is getting chucked."

Nate sits at his desk wearing a suit in Ted Lasso

Nick Mohammed's Nate is surely going to be part of AFC Richmond's backroom team (Image credit: Apple TV Plus)

In season 3, we also watched as Nate struggled to find his feet at his new job at West Ham, suddenly returning to AFC Richmond with a lower-level job by the season's end.

While he was abrasive towards Ted in the seasons up to this moment, his return to the club was met with Ted’s decision to leave and head back to Kansas. Though Nate was showing a different side to his character with several panic attacks over season 3 alluding to a deeper meaning, the path wasn't followed any further. For Nate, there's definitely potential for more.

The AFC Richmond players gather for a picture in Ted Lasso

The AFC Richmond players have more to say (Image credit: Apple TV Plus)

While the men's team for AFC Richmond were keen to impress in the Premier League in season 3, the focus now turns to the women's team. No huge surprise given the conversations between Rebecca and Keeley towards the end of the season. But, it seems, Keeley got her wish.

With a new team, new season arc and new characters all joining for Ted Lasso season 4, the shift is officially happening. And Jason Sudeikis told the New Heights podcast: "It's exciting, and I mean, it's daunting, you know? Because we told the story we wanted to tell. But there's more there and it is a neat group of people to work with."

Ted Lasso: will there be more seasons?

A team huddle in the dressing room in Ted Lasso

With a whole new team, Ted looks set for more seasons (Image credit: Apple TV Plus)

With Ted Lasso season 4 officially in production, all the signs are positive for more seasons to come. The biggest hint though is Deadline's report revealing that the confirmed returning main cast members have signed up for a three-year pact. For this, I think there's every possibility we're looking at a new three-season arc.

Season 4 will turn its focus to the AFC Richmond women's team and since the men's team got a glorious three-season story, there's hopes that the women's team will follow suit. But, there's currently no official plans for season 5 and beyond.

Speaking to Jimmy Kimmel though, Brett Goldstein shared his thoughts about the show's future: "I think we'd love to do it forever, but I think there's a limit..."

While season 3 felt like an end for the show, it wasn't. So, there's hopes for more when we've already been given an extra lifeline.


For more Apple TV Plus show-related coverage, read our guides on Slow Horses season 5, Presumed Innocent season 2, Severance season 3, and the best Apple TV+ movies worth streaming today.

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