Get ready to lace up those cleats because Ted Lasso is back, and Apple TV just dropped the exciting news that season four kicks off on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – one episode to start, then weekly drops every Wednesday until October 7. Jason Sudeikis reprises his role as the endlessly optimistic American coach who’s somehow become a global icon of positivity, executive producing alongside the likes of Brendan Hunt and new Emmy winner Jack Burditt under a fresh deal with Apple TV.

If you’ve been missing that Richmond vibe since the emotional rollercoaster of season three wrapped in 2023, this return feels like the ultimate “believe” moment. After Ted chose to head back to Kansas to prioritize dad duties with his son Henry – leaving AFC Richmond with a bittersweet promotion to the Premier League – fans wondered if we’d ever see him on the pitch again. Turns out, Ted’s not done with England just yet; he’s diving into his toughest gig: coaching a second-division women’s football team at Richmond, where the crew learns to “leap before they look” and embrace wild risks they never imagined. It’s a smart pivot that builds on the show’s history of shaking up expectations, much like how it evolved from underdog comedy to heartfelt drama exploring mental health, relationships, and growth.

The gang’s mostly all here, bringing back Emmy darling Hannah Waddingham as the fierce Rebecca Welton, Juno Temple’s bubbly Keeley Jones, Brett Goldstein’s gruff Roy Kent (who snagged his own Supporting Actor Emmy), Brendan Hunt as the enigmatic Coach Beard, and Jeremy Swift’s ever-reliable Higgins. Fresh faces join the fun too – Tanya Reynolds (from Sex Education), Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern, and Grant Feely (stepping in as young Henry) – promising new dynamics on and off the field. Behind the scenes, the writing team’s stacked with talents like Joe Kelly, Jane Becker, and newcomers Sarah Walker, Phoebe Walsh, Julia Lindon, and story editor Dylan Marron, all under Bill Lawrence’s Doozer Productions banner.

What makes this revival extra sweet is Ted Lasso‘s unbeatable track record – it stormed into our lives in 2020 as a fish-out-of-water tale based on an old NBC promo character, racking up a record 20 Emmy noms for season one alone and snagging Outstanding Comedy Series two years running. Hannah, Brett, and Jason cleaned up at the Emmys too, turning what could have been a gimmick into a cultural juggernaut about kindness in a cynical world. Season three divided some fans with its sprawling storylines, but the core – that Lasso magic of tea, biscuits, and “be a goldfish” mindset – never faded, ending on a high note with team triumphs and personal wins like Rebecca chasing her singing dreams.

Apple dropped a teaser trailer that’s got everyone buzzing, hinting at Roy and Keeley sparks flying again while showcasing Ted’s return to the chaos he loves. You can catch the first three seasons streaming now on Apple TV if you need a refresher – perfect timing before this summer sendoff.