‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4: Release Date, Plot, Cast and Everything We Know

After much anticipation, fans of ‘Ted Lasso’ can finally rejoice. The beloved Apple TV comedy is set to return for a fourth season, with Ted embarking on a new challenge as he steps away from coaching AFC Richmond’s men’s team.

Apple TV has confirmed the premiere date, announced a lineup of returning stars, and introduced several new characters who will play pivotal roles in this upcoming season. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the release schedule, casting updates, and what viewers can expect when ‘Ted Lasso’ returns.

Season four of ‘Ted Lasso’ is officially premiering on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, exclusively on Apple TV. The streaming service has revealed that the fourth season will debut globally, with new episodes released every Wednesday following the premiere.

The season will follow a weekly release format instead of dropping all episodes simultaneously. A total of ten episodes will be released weekly on Wednesdays until the season finale on October 7, 2026. This means fans who enjoy traditional appointment viewing will have a new episode to look forward to each week.

A significant change in season four is the storyline itself. Ted Lasso returns to AFC Richmond to coach the newly formed women’s team, the Lady Greyhounds, who face challenges due to limited resources and skepticism from fans worried about funding.

To bring this story to life, several new actors are joining the cast, including Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern, and Grant Feely. While details about their characters are still under wraps, many are expected to be integral to the women’s football narrative.

One notable change involves a familiar character: Grant Feely will take over the role of Ted’s son Henry, previously played by Gus Turner. As Ted spends part of the season in Kansas, focusing on his dual roles as a father and coach, Henry and possibly his ex-wife Michelle may have more significant roles this season.

Longtime viewers will be pleased to know that most of the main cast is returning. Jason Sudeikis reprises his role as Ted Lasso, joined by Hannah Waddingham as Rebecca Welton, Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent, Juno Temple as Keeley Jones, Brendan Hunt as Coach Beard, and Jeremy Swift as Leslie Higgins.

Apple emphasized the impressive accolades of the returning cast. Season four welcomes back Emmy Award winners Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, and Jeremy Swift, alongside star and executive producer Jason Sudeikis, who has also won an Emmy for his role. This continuity should reassure fans concerned about the show’s identity after a lengthy hiatus.

However, not all cast members have been confirmed to return. Notably absent from the announced lineup are Phil Dunster as Jamie Tartt and Nick Mohammed as Nate Shelley. Their absence has sparked speculation among fans about whether the AFC Richmond men’s team will play a role in the new season or if the focus will shift entirely to the Lady Greyhounds.

The long wait for ‘Ted Lasso’s’ return makes this announcement even more gratifying. Brett Goldstein mentioned that season three was initially intended to conclude the series, as it was planned as a three-season arc. This made the show’s ending in 2023 feel final for quite some time.

However, everything changed the following year. Deadline reported that Hannah Waddingham, Goldstein, and Jeremy Swift would return for a fourth season, prompting Apple TV to negotiate new agreements with cast members whose SAG-AFTRA contracts had expired. Production for season four officially began in July 2025, leading up to its 2026 premiere.

Cast members have also hinted at potential storylines beyond this new season. Nick Mohammed mentioned that while the writers originally planned three seasons, that doesn’t mean the story has to end there, expressing hope for more content even though nothing is confirmed. Whether a spinoff materializes or not, it’s clear that ‘Ted Lasso’ has room to evolve.

With the Lady Greyhounds taking center stage and many familiar faces returning, this new chapter holds great promise. Which storyline are you more eager to see unfold this season: Ted coaching a brand new women’s team or the fate of the AFC Richmond men’s squad he left behind?