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Table of Contents
- Where was Ted Lasso filmed?
- Ted Lasso filming locations in Richmond, England
- Other Ted Lasso filming locations
- Football stadiums featured in Ted Lasso
- Where in Amsterdam was Ted Lasso filmed?
- Ted Lasso season 4 filming locations
- Where is the Ted Lasso pub located?
- Is Richmond FC based on Crystal Palace?
- Visit the Ted Lasso Store
Ted Lasso is a smash hit – and honestly, what better excuse to go full fan mode and visit the filming locations and the real home of AFC Richmond?
Yes, it’s a real place (just not a real football club). Richmond sits just outside central London, serving up cute cafés, leafy streets and plenty of content opportunities. While a lot of interiors are shot at West London Film Studios, the Richmond you see on screen is walkable IRL.
Start at Richmond Station, wander down the high street and you’ll naturally end up on Paved Court Road – aka your unofficial Ted Lasso starting point.
While Richmond remains the heart of the show, season 4 takes us a little further afield with a quick detour to Kansas City, Missouri. Don’t worry, we’ll back in London before long for Ted and AFC Richmond’s next chapter: the women’s team (yes, we’re already emotionally invested).
Keep scrolling for the season 4 filming locations we’ve spotted so far.
Where was Ted Lasso filmed?
The Apple TV show was both set and shot in London, England, but more specifically, Richmond. A quick walk in the area and you’ll instantly recognise all the exterior shots used in the show. It’s like you’re actually there with Jason Sudeikis himself!
Ted Lasso filming locations in Richmond, England
1. Paved Court
Home to many bakes, and famous shortbread cookies, and a never ending supply of peanut butter… 9½ Paved Court road is embedded in one of the quintessential Richmond alleyways that give this town its warm charm. In real life it’s actually number 11, but don’t expect to find Ted inside. The real Ted Lasso flat is shot at West London film studios. Nonetheless, this is definitely one of the cutest and most popular Ted Lasso filming locations.
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2. Richmond Theatre
Ever wonder where the charity auction took place in season 1? It’s Richmond Theatre, which is just off the Green, and is well worth a visit for a show or just to look at the real pretty red brick facade.
3. The Prince’s Head Pub
Go Richmond! This is where the magic happens: fans screaming at the TV, Ted and Coach Beard having a pint, and where the famous AFC Richmond curse was told by Mae the pub owner.
The fictional Crown & Anchor Pub was filmed at The Prince’s Head Pub, which you can find at 28 the Green, Richmond. Although the name was changed for the series, it is an instantly recognisable Ted Lasso filming location. The best part about the pub is that they have AFC Richmond memorabilia inside as well! The pub staff really lean into show roots, and if you’re lucky they’ll let you take a picture wearing the AFC scarf behind the bar!
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4. Richmond Hill
This may be where Keeley has a glitzy photo shoot in season 1, but usually this is a super quiet spot where locals grab a drink from the pub across the road, find a spot on a bench and look over the lush green hills in the distance.
If you walk 5 mins further south down the same road, you’ll find Richmond Park. A huge green space where you’ll discover deer roaming free and a golf course if you fancy getting your handicap down.
5. Richmond Green
You’ll notice this popular gathering spot from Ted’s walks to work. Pass the two iconic telephone booths in front of the pub and head straight for a lovely walk through the Green. Maybe even practise your soccer juggling skills. This feels like the centre of the Richmond community, and a perfect hang out spot in the lovely weather.
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6. Richmond Riverside
It’s easy to see why Roy and Keeley had their first date here. The path has a stunning view of the Thames with beautiful boats floating along the walkway, fairy lights, and riverside restaurants; it screams romance. If you walk down the path it will lead to Richmond Park, the perfect spot for a picnic, and a beautiful day out.
Other Ted Lasso filming locations
Although Richmond is the main hub of Ted Lasso filming locations in London, you can also find a few around neighbouring Twickenham. Church Street in particular was used as a backdrop, where you can find many adorable shops and pubs featured in the show. The highlight? The Eel Pie – a rugby themed pub.
Keeley, Phoebe, and Roy also enjoy a walk and sit-down in front of the Twickenham Rowing Club.
Football stadiums featured in Ted Lasso
1. Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace
Although not technically in Richmond, quite on the opposite side of London actually, the real life Nelson Road, AFC Richmond’s home stadium, is actually located in Selhurst Park which is home to Crystal Palace FC – one of London’s many football teams.
The best way to check out this venue is, of course, to attend a football game! What it lacks in Roy Kent, it makes up for in English culture -this is their favourite sport.
2. SKYEx Community Stadium
AFC Richmond’s training ground (or practice as Ted likes to call it…) is in fact the home of Hayes & Yeading FC – a club who play in the Southern Premier League South. That’s the seventh tier of English football so it’s a way away from the glam of the Premier League that the Greyhounds play in during the first and third seasons of the show.
And it’s not the first time that Hayes & Yeading’s name has featured on a major football release, except this time it was on the big screen, with the club’s buses being used in the early noughties phenomenon Bend it Like Beckham.
It’s easy enough to reach from central London, but I’m afraid we can’t promise that Ted will be there bringing you biscuits.
3. London Stadium
This may now be West Ham’s stadium, but it was actually the central point of the 2012 Olympics. In the show, you’ll know it mainly as the place where Nate really loses his way as he becomes manager of the Hammers and has some less than savoury things to say about Ted and the Greyhounds…
Don’t fancy coming here to watch a match? You can boogie away to a holographic version of ABBA, slide down the 74-metre tall twisted sculpture that is the Orbit (the UK’s largest public work of art), or just take a walk around the different beaut gardens in the park.
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4. Etihad Stadium
The home of AFC Richmond’s nemesis Manchester City, where we see the two come up against each other in the penultimate episode of the third series. This stadium was originally built for the Commonwealth Games in 2002, before City moved in.
Since then, it’s been extended multiple times, and is well worth a visit if you ever find yourself in Manchester, and want to see where Jamie Tartt used to turn out.
5. Wembley Stadium
Another venue for an AFC Richmond v Manchester City clash which took place in the second series. And this time, it’s the home of English football where the national men’s and women’s teams often play.
You can wander down the historic Wembley Way after a visit, although we wouldn’t recommend following Coach Beard’s example of trying to walk back to Richmond after the game – it’s a solid three hour wander back to The Crown & Anchor!
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6. Johan Cryuff Stadium
Amsterdam is known for many things – canals, tulips, the Rijkmuseum, but it also has a super successful football team – Ajax – who play at the Johan Cryuff Stadium. It’s here where AFC Richmond take a brutal defeat in a friendly midway through season 3 before everyone has an eventful evening in the Dutch capital.
Fun fact – the style of play that the Greyhounds adopt to catapult up the table called Total Football was actually invented by Johan Cryuff, who is widely considered to be the Netherlands’ and even the sport’s greatest ever players.
7. Craven Cottage
Used to portray Goodison Park, the home of Everton, who AFC Richmond travel to Liverpool to play against; Crave Cottage is in fact the real home stadium of Fulham F.C., located on Stevenage Road in London.
Where in Amsterdam was Ted Lasso filmed?
Season 3’s episode entitled ‘Sunflowers’ saw the Ted Lasso filming locations being brought over to gorgeous Amsterdam. Although it’s only one episode, the characters are spotted at a few popular locations in the city. These include:
- The Van Gogh Museum
- Jazz Café Alto
- De Riekermolen Windmill
- Skinny Bridge
- Raamgracht (another bridge over Amsterdam’s canal)
- Hotel Prins Hendrik
- Prik & Homomonumet (important and friendly LGBTQIA+ destinations in Amsterdam)
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Ted Lasso season 4 filming locations
Season 4 is here (finally!) and while we’re still waiting to see how these locations fit into Ted’s next chapter, we’ve rounded up the Kansas City spots we know made the cut.
Tiny disclaimer: we’re updating this guide before watching the full season, so consider this your spoiler-free scouting mission.
1. Gates Bar-B-Q
Our first look at season 4 showed Ted, Rebecca, Keeley and Higgins sharing a booth at this legendary Kansas City barbecue joint. If the trailer is anything to go by, this could well be where Ted’s return to Richmond starts to take shape.
If you’re in town, we hear the burnt ends are the order.
2. Country Club Plaza
Several streets and storefronts around Country Club Plaza were transformed for filming with Jason Sudeikis and the cast spotted shooting exterior scenes throughout the neighbourhood.
Exactly what happens here is still under wraps (this article was updated before we’d seen the new season), but we’re calling it now: it feels very Keeley-coded.
While you’re here, browse the boutiques, grab a coffee and wander the Spanish-inspired streets. Or, if you’re after a little more buzz, head over to the nearby Crossroads Arts District for galleries, breweries and some of the city’s best food spots.
3. CPKC Stadium
Home to the Kansas City Current, CPKC Stadium is the world’s first purpose-built stadium for a professional women’s football club. Given Ted’s new role coaching Richmond’s women’s team, it feels like a pretty fitting backdrop.
Apple also hosted a Ted Lasso fan event here ahead of the new season, so we’d be surprised if the stadium doesn’t feature in at least one episode.
4. Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
The world’s only museum dedicated to preserving the history of African American baseball, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum also welcomed the Ted Lasso crew during filming, closing briefly while scenes were shot inside.
Knowing this show, we’d guess it’s more than just a backdrop. Ted Lasso has always balanced football with stories about community, identity and belonging, so we’re interested to see how this location fits into the season.
5. Blue Springs, Missouri
There’s still not much known about what was filmed in Blue Springs, but Jason Sudeikis was spotted shooting in residential neighbourhoods throughout the suburb.
Our guess? This is where we’ll see Ted settling back into life in Kansas City before Richmond comes calling again.
If you find yourself road-tripping through the area, keep an eye out – you might just recognise a street or two when the season lands.
Where is the Ted Lasso pub located?
The famous Ted Lasso pub – aka The Prince’s Head – is located in none other than charming Richmond. One of London’s most charming boroughs where you can enjoy green spaces and all the other Ted Lasso filming locations.
Is Richmond FC based on Crystal Palace?
Yes! The fictional team AFC Richmond is inspired by the real life English team Crystal Palace. From the team colours and the fact that their fictional home stadium was filmed at Selhurst Park – Crystal Palace’s actual home stadium – the influences are clear. So, if you ever want a taste of Ted Lasso in real life, why not catch a Crystal Palace game when you’re visiting London?
Visit the Ted Lasso Store
Psst! For all you Ted Lasso mega fans out there, did you know that a brand-new store has opened up in Richmond? The new Official Ted Lasso store is located right on Paved Court (where Ted’s apartment is located) and it’s where you can get your fix of the show and the best wholesome merch while you patiently wait for season 4 to come.
All the more reason to head out in London and explore Richmond, hey?
