Glen Powell returns as college football fraud Chad Powers on September 3, when Hulu and Disney+ release the full six-episode second season, following new first-look images shared this week.
TL;DR
- Chad Powers season 2 premieres Thursday, September 3, with all six episodes released at once.
- The new season follows Coach Hudson and Gerry growing suspicious of Russ's secret identity.
- Steve Zahn, Perry Mattfeld and Wynn Everett return alongside Powell.
- UK viewers can stream every episode exclusively on Disney+ from the same date.
What happens in Chad Powers season 2
Glen Powell, the show's co-creator and star, reprises his role as Russ Holliday, a disgraced former quarterback hiding behind the alter ego of walk-on player Chad Powers. In season one, his cover was blown just before a crucial playoff game.
Season two picks up with that lie unravelling. According to the official logline shared by Hulu, Chad's odd off-field behaviour is starting to draw suspicion from Coach Hudson and teammate Gerry. Only Ricky can help keep the secret alive long enough for the South Georgia Catfish to chase a College Football Playoff spot.
Season 2 at a glance
- Premiere date: Thursday, September 3, 2026 — Source: Disney+ UK press release
- Episodes: Six, released simultaneously — Source: TVLine
- Where: Hulu (US) and Disney+ (UK and international) — Source: Disney+ UK press release
New first-look images and returning cast
Hulu and Disney+ released seven first-look images this week showing Powell alongside Coach Byrd, Jake Hudson, Ricky Hudson and Tricia in their season two looks, according to a report from ScreenRant. The season wrapped production in April.
Michael Waldron, the show's co-creator, directed four of the six new episodes, including the premiere and finale, according to a report from CBR. Steve Zahn returns as Coach Jake Hudson, with Perry Mattfeld, Wynn Everett, Frankie A. Rodriguez, Quentin Plair and Colton Ryan also back for the new run.
UK release: how to watch on Disney+
Season two lands in the UK on the same day as the US, streaming exclusively on Disney+ with all six episodes available at once, according to a press release from Disney+ UK. Season one, by contrast, rolled out weekly after its September 2025 premiere.
Chad Powers began as a sketch from ESPN's Eli's Places, in which former NFL quarterback Eli Manning went undercover in prosthetics at a college walk-on tryout. Manning and his brother Peyton serve as executive producers on the series through their Omaha Productions banner.
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Reported from publicly available interviews and verified press sources. Last reviewed August 3, 2026.
