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

Ted Lasso season 4 may have seemed unlikely after the series wrapped up neatly in the season 3 finale, but recent updates suggest the beloved comedy might not be finished just yet.

As one of the best Apple TV+ shows, it’s no surprise fans are hoping for more of its signature warmth, humor, and heartfelt moments. The combination of an exceptional cast and the uplifting charm of Ted Lasso has cemented its place as a must-watch, feel-good series.

To date, the show has delivered three seasons on Apple TV+, following the underdog soccer team AFC Richmond, led by the endlessly optimistic yet inexperienced coach, Ted Lasso (played by Jason Sudeikis).

From its very first season, the series became a global hit for the streaming service, earning awards and bringing back cherished characters. While Ted Lasso season 3 seemed to offer a touching conclusion to Ted’s journey with the team, Apple TV+ has since confirmed it's not yet finished with development underway for season 4.

Here’s everything you need to know about its return, storyline, cast, trailers, and more. Spoilers for seasons 1-3 of Ted Lasso are ahead – proceed with caution if you’re not caught up.

Ted Lasso season 4 release date speculation

Apple TV+ isn't letting its biggest hitter go that easy after it confirmed on March 14 that Ted Lasso season 4 is officially in development. It's still too early to say when a potential release date might be, though, as there's been no announcement on when filming will begin.

There have been, however, plenty of rumors about when production might begin on the Apple TV+ darling. Indeed, when we reported that Ted Lasso season 4 might have leaked before Apple TV Plus announced it back in October 2024, there was talk that filming might begin sooner than expected, with rumors suggesting early 2025.

It seems, then, that those rumors as first reported by 9To5Mac, are fairly accurate with the Magic Rays of Light podcast previously revealing the potential production start after saying season 4 had been publicly listed on the Film & Television Industry Alliance’s website.

One of the series’ stars, Nick Mohammed who plays the assistant coach Nate Shelley, had also teased the possibility that filming on season 4 could start around this time. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Nick posted a video apologizing for having to move his upcoming tour dates. He said: “I know there’ll be speculation as to why you’ve moved these dates [...] I’ll be honest, it is for some filming.” Well, it seems those rumors did in fact have some truth in them.

In true Ted Lasso fashion, he went on to urge people not to speculate by briefly holding up a sign that read “BELIEVE”. Considering how passionate the Ted Lasso fanbase is, it’s impossible not to feel a load of excitement that Ted Lasso season 4 is on the way.

Now that Ted Lasso is officially renewed, we predict we'll be seeing it on our screens in early to mid 2026. Taking into account that season 3 began filming in March 2022 and was released a year later, we’d expect season 4 to come out a year after that.

Ted Lasso season 4 trailer: is there one?

Given Ted Lasso season 4 has only just been confirmed, there’s certainly no trailer available to watch. If and when one is, we'll update this section.

Ted Lasso season 4 cast: who might be involved?

Full spoilers follow for Ted Lasso season 3.

When it comes to Ted Lasso season 4 cast, a report from Deadline revealed that Warner Bros. TV has picked up the options for three cast members. They are as follows:

• Hannah Waddingham as Rebecca Walton
• Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent
• Jeremy Swift as Leslie Higgins

Then there’s the Ted Lasso season 4 cast we expect may return:

• Brendan Hunt as Coach Beard
• Juno Temple as Keeley Jones
• Kola Bokinni as Isaac McAdoo
• Toheeb Jimoh as Sam Obisanya
• James Lance as Trent Crimm
• Anthony Head as Ruper Mannion
• Billy Harris as Colin Hughes
• Stephen Manas as Richard Montlaur
• Cristo Fernándex as Dani Rojas
• Moe Jeudy-Lamour as Thierry Zoreaux
• Moe Hashim as Moe Bumbercatch
• David Elsendoorn as Jan Maas
• Adam Colborne as Baz Primrose
• Bronson Webb as Jeremy Blumenthal
• Kevin Garry as Paul La Fleur
• Charlie Hiscock as Will Kitman

But the biggest star that fans will no doubt want to know is returning is Jason Sudeikis, who will reprise his role as the titular coach. In a statement alongside the announcement that Ted Lasso season 4 is underway, he said:  

"As we all continue to live in a world where so many factors have conditioned us to ‘look before we leap',” Sudeikis wrote, "Season four [will see] the folks at AFC Richmond learn to 'leap before they look' [and] discovering that, wherever they land, it’s exactly where they’re meant to be."

"Ted Lasso has been nothing short of a juggernaut, inspiring a passionate fanbase all over the world, and delivering endless joy and laughter, all while spreading kindness, compassion and unwavering belief,” Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+ Head of Programming, also said in a statement. "Everyone at Apple is thrilled to be continuing our collaboration with Jason and the brilliant creative minds behind this show."

Finally, when it comes to AFC Richmond's top player, Jamie Tartt (Phil Dunster), you may have noticed his absence from the list above. 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."

Ted Lasso season 4 potential plot synopsis and rumors

Major spoilers follow for Ted Lasso seasons 1-3.

The biggest question over Ted Lasso season 4 is what would it look like without Ted, given his move back to the States? Would they bring him back? Or, will season 4 be a spin-off, following Rebecca, Roy, and Leslie, given that their options have reportedly already been picked up in anticipation. Roy, as newly-appointed manager of AFC Richmond, could certainly be an option.

When speaking to Variety about what a season 4 could look like, Jason Sudeikis said: “If anything, the endeavor took as long as it did because of just how dense the stories are. … And so while we’re flattered by the curiosity of ‘Is this the final season,’ the fact is that content-wise, if you just go by running time, this season has a Season 4 within itself.”

Executive producer Brendan Hunt, aka Coach Beard, spoke to Consequence about the potential after season 3 given the show has followed a planned three-season arc so far: “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."

In season 3, we 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.

AFC Richmond were keen to impress in the Premier League in season 3. But, the big plot speculation is around the possibility of an AFC Richmond Women's team. Conversations between Rebecca and Keeley definitely suggested this new path for the show. Though which storyline could be the main driving force behind Ted Lasso season 4, we'll have to wait and see. The door has been left wide open for more, with Ted or not.

Ted Lasso: will there be more seasons?

It's hard to say whether the show will continue for more given Ted Lasso season 4 has not officially received the greenlight. The suggestion of another three-beat arc by Coach Beard is a positive one though, but until we know more about season 4, there's unfortunately not much to say about it going any further.

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