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Ted Lasso Season 4: Confirmed Details, Plot, Returning Characters

Fans better believe "Ted Lasso" is coming back for a fourth season.

Barnaby Lane

Ted Lasso is played by Jason Sudeikis.
Ted Lasso is played by Jason Sudeikis. / Frederic J. Brown/AFP

Apple TV+ has been home to some outstanding series since its launch in late 2019, including the critically acclaimed "Severance" and the dystopian science fiction drama "Silo."

None, however, have been as successful as "Ted Lasso," Jason Sudeikis' beloved soccer comedy which follows an optimistic American coach hired to lead struggling English team AFC Richmond.

On top of being one of Apple TV+’s most-streamed shows, it remains the only one to have won a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Comedy or Drama Series.

With its third season having concluded in May 2023, fans have long wondered when—or if—"Ted Lasso" will return for a fourth season.

Here’s everything we know.

Will There be a Ted Lasso Season 4?

Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt and Jason Sudeikis in "Ted Lasso."
Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt and Jason Sudeikis in "Ted Lasso." / AppleTV+

Ted Lasso is confirmed for a fourth season, as announced by Jason Sudeikis on an episode of Travis and Jason Kelce's New Heights podcast.

"We're writing season four now," Sudeikis revealed. "That's the official word."

Shortly after, the news was confirmed by Apple TV+.

“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+, said in a statement, per The Hollywood Reporter. “Everyone at Apple is thrilled to be continuing our collaboration with Jason and the brilliant creative minds behind this show.”

News of a potential fourth season of "Ted Lasso" was first broke by Deadline in Aug. 2024, revealing that Warner Bros. Television had picked up contract options for three original cast members: Hannah Waddingham (Rebecca Walton), Jeremy Swift (Leslie Higgins), and Brett Goldstein (Roy Kent).

In October, The Production List, maintained by the Film & Television Industry Alliance (FTIA), listed Ted Lasso (Series 4) as either in production or development, specifying a "shoot date" of Jan. 6, 2025.

A few months later, Sigmund Judge, host of Apple TV podcast Magic Rays of Light, then shared on X that filming in London is now scheduled to begin in May or June.

The Plot: What Could Happen in Season 4?

Jason Sudeikis and Hannah Waddingham in "Ted Lasso."
Jason Sudeikis and Hannah Waddingham in "Ted Lasso." / AppleTV+

The first three seasons of "Ted Lasso" centered on the titular character’s journey as the manager of AFC Richmond’s men’s team.

However, Season 3’s finale saw Lasso step down as head coach, and in a pivotal moment, club owner Rebecca Walton was encouraged to launch a women’s team—a proposal she eagerly accepted.

According to Sudeikis, Season 4 will shift focus to the formation of Richmond’s women’s team, marking a fresh chapter for the series.

"Ted's coaching a women's team, so there, that's it," he told the Kelce brothers, adding that coming up with the idea for the fourth season was both "exciting" and "daunting."

Returning Cast and New Characters

Brett Goldstein is back for Season 4.
Brett Goldstein is back for Season 4. / AppleTV+

As reported by Deadline, Waddingham, Swift, and Goldstein are set to reprise their roles as Rebecca Walton, Leslie Higgins, and Roy Kent in "Ted Lasso" Season 4.

The outlet also claimed in August that Warner Bros. was expected to approach Brendan Hunt, Juno Temple, and Jason Sudeikis about returning as Coach Beard, Keeley Jones, and Lasso himself. Dungey’s recent comments seem to confirm that Sudeikis will be involved in some capacity.

Nick Mohammed, who portrays Nathan Shelley, AFC Richmond’s former kitman-turned-assistant coach, has also strongly hinted at his return.

In January, he posted a video on X explaining that some of his "Show Pony" tour dates had been rescheduled due to filming conflicts. At one point, he briefly held up a sign that read “BELIEVE”—a clear nod to Season 3 of "Ted Lasso."

However, Phil Dunster will not be returning as Jamie Tartt. According to Deadline, his contract was not renewed due to scheduling conflicts, as the 32-year-old is currently committed to "The Devil’s Hour" on Prime Video and Apple TV’s "Surface."

How to Watch Ted Lasso Season 4

Jason Sudeikis in "Ted Lasso."
Jason Sudeikis in "Ted Lasso." / AppleTV+

Season 4 of "Ted Lasso" should stream exclusively on AppleTV+.

As with previous seasons, new episodes are expected to premiere weekly. Season 1 featured 10 episodes, while Seasons 2 and 3 each had 12.

In the United States, an Apple TV+ subscription costs $9.99 per month after a seven-day free trial. In the United Kingdom, the service is available for £8.99 per month.

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Barnaby Lane
BARNABY LANE

Barnaby Lane is a highly experienced sports writer who has written for The Times, FourFourTwo Magazine, TalkSPORT, and Business Insider. Over the years, he's had the pleasure of interviewing some of the biggest names in world sport, including Usain Bolt, Rafael Nadal, Christian Pulisic, and more.

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