Ted Lasso Season 4 Debuts on Apple TV+ August 5, 2026

The long-awaited fourth season of the hit comedy series "Ted Lasso" will premiere on Apple TV+ on August 5, 2026, marking a significant return after the show was widely believed to have concluded three years ago. Creator and star Jason Sudeikis, who had initially planned for only three seasons, has now outlined a potential three-season arc beginning with this new installment, with hopes for a fifth and sixth season if the audience response is positive.

Sudeikis had been firm in his belief that the story was complete after the third season, which ended with the titular coach returning to Kansas City to be with his son. He stated that continuing the series simply for financial gain made no sense to him, despite lucrative offers. His perspective shifted over time as he accumulated new ideas and reflected on the personal impact of playing the optimistic character. Fans frequently told him the show had helped them, and he would respond that it had saved him, too. He described the experience of embodying Ted Lasso's worldview as infectious and beneficial.

To explore the possibility of continuing, Sudeikis gathered the writing team in Ojai, California, in February 2024. The group...