Ted Lasso Season 4 Official Trailer Arrives as Apple TV Plus Confirms the Return
The official trailer for Ted Lasso season four has arrived, giving fans their first full look at the long-awaited return of the Emmy-winning comedy. Apple TV+ has also announced the new season will premiere globally on August 5, 2026, bringing to an end months of speculation over whether the beloved series would continue after Season 3. Season 4 doesn’t recycle its old formula, but instead gives Ted Lasso and the AFC Richmond universe a brand new challenge.
Ted Lasso’s New Mission
The biggest surprise reveal in the trailer is Ted’s new coaching gig. Instead of returning to coach the men of AFC Richmond, Ted has gone back to Richmond to coach a second division women’s football team, a new direction for the series.
The trailer maintains the trademark optimism of the show, but also hints at emotional moments, new relationships and the challenges of creating another winning culture from the ground up. Apple says the season’s theme is taking risks and embracing change, and the trailer reflects that.
Familiar Faces and New Cast Members Join
Jason Sudeikis is back as Ted Lasso, joined by a host of fan favourites, including:
- Hannah Waddingham stars as Rebecca Welton
- Brett Goldstein (Roy Kent)
- Juno Temple As Keeley Jones
- Brendan Hunt (Train the Beard)
- Jeremy Swift as Leslie Higgins
Season 4 also grows its cast with newcomers Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern and Grant Feely, suggesting a bigger story beyond the original team.
Why Season 4 is Important
Ted’s original journey seemed to be over as many viewers felt that Ted Lasso ended with its third season, which wrapped up. The decision to continue the series is more than just continuing a successful show.
Instead, the new season seems to be putting the spotlight on the women’s game, but retains the themes of kindness, leadership and resilience that made the series a global hit. This new setting gives the writers the opportunity to tell new stories, without undoing the emotional ending of Season 3.
Release Schedule Locked In
Apple TV+ Season 4 confirmed to premiere on August 5, 2026. The first episode will launch worldwide on day of release. New episodes will then be released weekly on Wednesdays, through early October.
The official trailer also features Mumford & Sons’ Run Together, which cements the hopeful tone that has become a hallmark of the series.
What to Expect for Fans
The official trailer for season four of Ted Lasso makes it clear that this season is not just another season, but a new chapter. The familiar characters remain central to the story but the change to women’s football gives the creators the freedom to explore new rivalries, new personalities and new challenges, without losing the warmth the show is known for.
To longtime fans, the trailer hints at an emotional homecoming. If you haven’t seen the show before, Season 4 could be a good place to jump in, with a new team, new goals and the inimitable coaching style of Ted Lasso.
References
Apple TV Press – Used official confirmation of the Season 4 premiere date (August 5, 2026), weekly release schedule, returning cast, new cast members and the women’s football storyline.
Entertainment Weekly – Information from the official trailer, returning characters, trailer music and general direction of Season 4.
Decider – Used extra trailer details, story themes, new characters, episode rollout info.
Apple TV Press (Production Update) – Series continues, production details and background information confirmed
