Ted Lasso returns for its fourth season on August 5, 2026, exclusively on Apple TV. The Emmy Award-winning sports comedy-drama will premiere globally with the first episode, followed by weekly releases every Wednesday through October 7. This season marks a major shift in storyline, with Jason Sudeikis coaching a second-division women's football team rather than the fictional Premier League's AFC Richmond.
Streaming & Subscription Details
Apple TV+ is the exclusive home for Ted Lasso, requiring a monthly subscription of $12.99 in the United States or £9.99 in the UK after a complimentary seven-day trial period. The service is accessible via the Apple TV app on iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, most smart televisions, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. Viewers can also stream through any internet browser at tv.apple.com. Unlike competitors Netflix and Amazon Prime, Apple TV maintains exclusive streaming rights to the entire series.
New Cast Additions & Returning Stars
Season four welcomes fresh talent including Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern, and Grant Feely. Core cast members return to reprise their roles: Hannah Waddingham as AFC Richmond owner Rebecca Welton, Brett Goldstein as team captain Roy Kent, along with Juno Temple, Brendan Hunt, and Jeremy Swift. Sudeikis continues as executive producer alongside his lead acting duties.
Since debuting in August 2020, Ted Lasso has accumulated widespread critical acclaim and fan devotion. The first two seasons garnered multiple Emmy Awards, while the show's fictional club gained such cultural penetration that AFC Richmond kits became recognizable streetwear and the team appeared in FIFA 23. This season's premise—with Lasso tackling the unique challenge of managing women's professional football—represents the show's most ambitious narrative pivot yet, exploring themes of growth, resilience, and unexpected leadership opportunities.
Fans can expect the familiar blend of sports comedy and emotional depth that defined earlier seasons, now filtered through the lens of second-tier women's football and Lasso's continued evolution as a coach and mentor figure.
