Which season of Ted Lasso directly preceded season 4?

Season 3 directly preceded Ted Lasso season 4.

The third season concluded the original run of the series in 2023. Its finale showed Ted returning to Kansas to be closer to his son Henry, while Roy Kent became AFC Richmond’s manager and Rebecca and Keeley discussed the possibility of a women’s team.

Season 4 builds on those developments rather than restarting the story. Ted’s return to Richmond and the women’s-team premise connect directly to the decisions and conversations shown at the end of season 3.

The gap between seasons can make the chronology seem less immediate. Season 3 ended in May 2023, and season 4 premiered in August 2026. Despite that delay, season 3 remains the immediately preceding season.