Ted Lasso

EA Sports is letting everyone know that it's officially game on.

Players have the option to choose Ted Lasso to head AFC Richmond or a different team in FIFA. "I am truly fortunate, and deeply grateful, to have had many special moments in my career thus far, and I consider this experience among the best of them," said Sudeikis. [Fisher-Price](/culture/entertainment/shop-the-holiday-seasons-top-toys-according-to-amazon/) toy set, [Ted Lasso](/culture/entertainment/ted-lasso-being-written-to-end-its-run-after-season-3/) has found another way to immortalize himself.

Characters from Apple's hit comedy series Ted Lasso are now available to play in FIFA 23.

As long-time fans of EA SPORTS FIFA, having Ted Lasso and the whole AFC Richmond squad incorporated into the newest version of the game is truly a dream come true for myself and the rest of the fellas.” This means that you will be able to select [Jason Sudeikis](https://collider.com/ted-lasso-jason-sudeikis-outstanding-lead-actor-comedy-series-emmys/)’s beloved character Lasso as your playable manager in Career Mode, or you can manage AFC Richmond by placing them into the Premier League or any other playable Career Mode league. Ted Lasso is developed by Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly, and follows Lasso’s attempt to redeem a poorly managed English soccer league with his optimistic and unpretentious demeanor.

EA Sports have announced that Ted Lasso's AFC Richmond have been added as a playable team to FIFA 23.

In addition, [The Greyhounds’ Nelson Road home stadium](https://www.goal.com/en/news/afc-richmond-real-team-ted-lasso-club-inspiration-stadium/dsktplas5tln1usbhdmqjarih) is included in the game. [is not inspired by a true story,](https://www.goal.com/en/news/is-ted-lasso-based-on-a-true-story/1a1ke6mfr7c7o1582hx6zod3lv) it does take influences from real world people and events. The show won four Emmys at this year's award show, including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, which was claimed by star Jason Sudeikis.

Ted Lasso, Richmond AFC, and players from the show will officially be a part of FIFA 23 this year.

But the very thought of adding Ted and AFC Richmond into the game opens up a world of possibilities. But it begs the question – how will Ted and AFC Richmond fit into the game? He’s gonna be furious.” [Ted Lasso](/tv/ted-lasso) and AFC Richmond may be in the upcoming [FIFA 23](/games/fifa-23). As long-time fans of EA SPORTS FIFA, having Ted Lasso and the whole AFC Richmond squad incorporated into the newest version of the game is truly a dream come true for myself and the rest of the fellas. Players Roy Kent, Jamie Tartt, Sam Obisanya and Dani Rojas will all be in the squad, and fictional stadium Nelson Road, will also be part of the game. EA adds that "a number of AFC Richmond items including kits, tifos, Manager items, and other content will also be available to unlock across FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) and Pro Clubs where applicable."

Ted Lasso's AFC Richmond have been added as a playable team to FIFA 23 - here's everything you need to know.

In addition, [The Greyhounds’ Nelson Road home stadium](https://www.goal.com/en/news/afc-richmond-real-team-ted-lasso-club-inspiration-stadium/dsktplas5tln1usbhdmqjarih) is included in the game. [is not inspired by a true story,](https://www.goal.com/en/news/is-ted-lasso-based-on-a-true-story/1a1ke6mfr7c7o1582hx6zod3lv) it does take influences from real world people and events. The show won four Emmys at this year's award show, including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, which was claimed by star Jason Sudeikis.

Jason Sudeikis' character from the hit Apple TV+ series “Ted Lasso” will make an appearance in EA Sports' upcoming video game, FIFA 23.

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Coach Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond will become playable in EA Sports' 'FIFA 23' video game starting Sept. 30.

I look forward to beating my nephew in a game with me as Roy Kent and him as Jamie Tartt. The Ultimate Edition of “FIFA 23” comes out just a few days earlier, on Sept. The show’s fictional soccer team will become playable in the EA Sports video game starting on Sept.

'Ted Lasso' fans, take note: The fictional English football club AFC Richmond - will soon be a playable team in EA Sports' FIFA 23 video game.

I’m not sure this is going to help dispel the CGI rumors but f*ck it, totally worth it.” (Goldstein was referring to the internet conspiracy theory that the Kent character is a CGI creation rather than played by a human actor.) The game also will allow players to elect Lasso as a playable manager in Career Mode. “I am truly fortunate, and deeply grateful, to have had many special moments in my career thus far, and I consider this experience among the best of them,” said Lasso himself, Jason Sudeikis, in a statement released by EA.