Ted LassoSeason 4: What We Know About the Show’s Return — and the Hint Jason Sudeikis Dropped About AFC Richmond’s Next Chapter

Mar. 15, 2025

For those who have missed seeingJason Sudeikis' killer mustache and upbeat attitude on their small screens, the actor has great news:Ted Lassois coming back for a fourth season.

The show, which follows an American football coach (Sudeikis) who is unexpectedly recruited to lead a struggling English soccer team, AFC Richmond, became a phenomenon after it premiered in August 2020.Ted Lasso’s blend of humor and heart led it to win numerous accolades, including 11 Emmys and two Golden Globes. After theseason 3finale in May 2023, it also left fans wishing for more.

In a discussion withColliderin August 2024, co-creator, writer and producerBill Lawrenceemphasized the collective enthusiasm among the cast and crew to continue with season 4 if given the opportunity.

With the show’s renewal now confirmed, here’s everything to know aboutTed Lassoseason 4.

How did season 3 ofTed Lassoend?

The finale also sees Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham) considering selling the football team but ultimately deciding to keep it after realizing how much it means to her and the community. Meanwhile, Keeley (Juno Temple) continues her journey in the public relations world, establishing her own firm.

While the series wrapped up many character arcs, the conclusion left the door slightly ajar, especially with hints of future developments like Keeley’s idea for a women’s team and open-ended conclusions with her Roy-Jamie (Phil Dunster) love triangle, as well as Rebecca’s continued journey with AFC Richmond.

What have the creators and studio executives said about a series return ofTed Lasso?

Bill Lawrence and Channing Dungey.Presley Ann/Variety via Getty; Taylor Hill/Getty

Presley Ann/Variety via Getty; Taylor Hill/Getty

“It’s the sort of thing where you don’t want to go do more just for the sake of more; you want to go do more because you actually have something to say, you have a story that you want to tell,” she said.

While speaking with Collider in August 2024, co-creator Lawrence acknowledged that a continuation ofTed Lassowas something the crew was enthusiastic about because of the widelypositive experience of making the show.

“Groupthink sometimes happens, even without talking to each other, and every actor, actress, writer, producer on that show — and [we didn’t get] together and decide this was the message — we all loved the experience," he said.

Lawrence elaborated on the decision being contingent on Sudeikis, both artistically and personally, noting theactor’s childrenwould play a role in his decision.

“Not only is he the star, he’s the head writer, and he’s also the dude whose life just has to be completely overhauled and moved to a foreign country with young children,” he explained.

What has Jason Sudeikis said about the ending ofTed Lassoseason 3?

Jason Sudeikis attends the 35th GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles at The Beverly Hilton on March 14, 2024.Joe Scarnici/Getty

Joe Scarnici/Getty

Ahead of the season 3 premiere,Sudeikis was candidabout the original vision forTed Lassoas a three-season arc. In March 2023, he toldDeadline, “This is the end of this story that we wanted to tell, that we were hoping to tell, that we loved to tell.”

However, he didn’t completely rule out the possibility of more, noting the overwhelmingly positive response from fans in regard to a continuation of the series — before the third season had even been released.

“The fact that folks will want more and are curious beyond more than what they don’t even know yet — that being season 3 — it’s flattering,” he said.

In January 2024, the actorshared similar sentimentswith PEOPLE: “I feel three seasons of the show were just made with and attempted to personify and portray the spirit of hope, and so I offer those three seasons as an example.”

Will there be aTed Lassoseason 4?

Details about the plot and release date haven’t been announced. Though Sudeikis is the only confirmed cast member to return,The Hollywood Reporterconfirmed in August 2024 that Waddingham, Goldstein and Jeremy Swift (who plays Leslie Higgins in the series) have been approached to reprise their roles.

Where can I watchTed Lasso?

source: people.com