You can cancel YouTube TV directly through your account settings or by contacting Google support, and the process takes about five minutes

YouTube TV cancellation happens in your Google Account settings—you do not need to call anyone or wait on hold. Once you cancel, your access stops at the end of your current billing cycle, and you will not be charged again. If you signed up through a third-party platform like Apple or Amazon, you cancel through that platform instead, not through YouTube TV itself.

The cancellation is when ready in the system, but your service continues through the last day of your paid period. This means if your billing date is the 15th and you cancel on the 8th, you keep full access until the 15th at 11:59 p.m. After that, you lose access to live TV, on-demand content, and your DVR library.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through your Google Account settings by going to Payments & subscriptions, selecting YouTube TV, and choosing "Cancel membership."
  • Your service continues until the end of your current billing period—you lose access the day after that period ends.
  • If you subscribed through Apple, Amazon, or another third party, you must cancel through that platform's settings, not through YouTube TV or Google.
  • You can reactivate your membership within 30 to 90 days if you change your mind, though the exact timeframe depends on your payment method and location.
  • Cancellation does not delete your YouTube TV account or viewing history—it only stops the paid subscription and removes access to live TV and recordings.

Cancel through your Google Account on a computer

Open a web browser and go to myaccount.google.com. Sign in with the Google Account connected to your YouTube TV subscription. On the left side menu, click Payments & subscriptions. This section shows all active subscriptions tied to your Google Account.

Look for YouTube TV in the list of active subscriptions and click on it. You will see your billing date, plan details, and a button labeled Cancel membership. Click that button. Google will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may show you a retention offer—a discount or free trial period to keep your subscription. You can accept the offer or proceed with cancellation. After you confirm, you will receive an email confirming the cancellation, and your access will end on your next billing date.

Cancel through the YouTube TV app on your phone or tablet

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you use an iPhone, iPad, or Android device, because Apple and Google handle subscriptions differently. Both paths lead to the same result: your subscription cancels and your service ends at the end of your billing cycle.

On iPhone or iPad: Open the YouTube TV app and tap your profile icon in the top right corner. Tap Settings, then Manage subscriptions. You will be taken to Apple's App Store settings. Tap YouTube TV, then tap Cancel Subscription. Confirm the cancellation. Your service ends at the end of your current billing cycle.

On Android: Open the YouTube TV app and tap your profile icon. Tap Settings, then Manage subscriptions. Tap YouTube TV, then tap Cancel subscription. Confirm the cancellation. Your service ends at the end of your current billing cycle. If you do not see a manage subscriptions option, go to myaccount.google.com on your phone's web browser instead and follow the computer steps above.

Cancel if you subscribed through Apple, Amazon, or another platform

If you signed up for YouTube TV through Apple's App Store, Amazon Prime Video Channels, or another third-party service, you must cancel through that platform, not through YouTube TV or Google. Canceling through Google will not stop your charges because Google is not your billing source. Your payment goes directly to Apple, Amazon, or the other platform.

Through Apple: Go to Settings on your iPhone or iPad, tap your name at the top, tap Subscriptions, find YouTube TV, and tap Cancel Subscription. Confirm the cancellation. Your service ends at the end of your current billing cycle.

Through Amazon Prime Video Channels: Open the Prime Video app, tap your profile icon, go to Subscriptions, find YouTube TV, and select Cancel channel. Confirm the cancellation. Your service ends at the end of your current billing cycle.

Through other platforms: Log into your account on that platform's website, navigate to subscriptions or memberships, find YouTube TV, and look for a cancel or unsubscribe option. The exact path varies by platform. If you cannot find it, contact that platform's support team with your account email and they can cancel for you.

What happens after you cancel

Your YouTube TV service continues until the end of your current billing cycle. If your billing date is the 15th and you cancel on the 8th, you keep full access until the 15th. On the 16th, you lose access to live TV, on-demand shows, and your DVR library. You will not be charged again after that date. Your credit card or payment method will show no further charges from YouTube TV.

Your YouTube TV account itself does not disappear. Your viewing history, saved shows, and preferences remain in your account. If you reactivate your subscription later, you can see your previous activity and resume where you left off. However, any recordings in your DVR library are deleted when your subscription ends, so if you want to keep a recording, you must watch it before your cancellation date.

Reactivating your subscription if you change your mind

You can reactivate YouTube TV within a limited time after cancellation. The exact window depends on your payment method and location, but it is typically between 30 and 90 days. During this window, you can turn your subscription back on without losing your account information or having to set up your preferences again.

To reactivate, go back to your Google Account settings, find YouTube TV in your memberships, and select the option to resume or reactivate. If you are outside the reactivation window, you can sign up again as a new subscriber, though you may not receive the same promotional offer you had before. If you subscribed through a third party, reactivate through that same platform.

Common reasons cancellation does not work

If you try to cancel and the button does not appear or you receive an error, check that you are signed into the correct Google Account. If you share a family plan with others, only the person who created the plan can cancel it. If someone else set up the subscription, ask them to handle the cancellation. You cannot cancel a family plan if you are only a member—the plan owner must do it.

If you subscribed through a third party and you cancel through Google instead, your charges will continue because Google is not your billing source. Check your credit card or bank statement to see which service is charging you, then cancel through that platform. If you are unsure, contact Google Support or the third-party platform's support team with your billing information, and they can tell you where to cancel and may be able to cancel it for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my DVR recordings when I cancel?

Yes. Any shows or events you recorded to your DVR library are deleted when your subscription ends. If you want to keep a recording, you need to watch it before your cancellation date. YouTube TV does not offer a way to export or save recordings after cancellation.

Can I pause my YouTube TV subscription instead of canceling?

YouTube TV does not offer a pause feature. You can only cancel or keep your subscription active. If you want to stop paying temporarily, you must cancel and reactivate later within the 30 to 90 day window. Reactivation is possible during that period, though you may not receive the same promotional rate.

What if I am on a family plan—can I cancel just my portion?

No. Only the person who created the family plan can cancel the entire subscription. Individual members cannot cancel their own portion. If you want to leave a family plan, ask the plan owner to remove you from the group, or the plan owner can cancel the whole subscription and create a new one without you.

Do I get a refund for the current billing cycle?

No. YouTube TV does not issue refunds for partial months. If you cancel mid-cycle, you keep access until your billing date, but you do not receive money back for the unused days. Plan your cancellation around your billing date if you want to avoid paying for a month you will not use.

How do I know if my cancellation went through?

Check your email for a confirmation message from Google. You can also go back to your Google Account settings and verify that YouTube TV no longer appears in your active subscriptions list. If it still shows as active, the cancellation did not go through—try again or contact Google Support.