How to Cancel Your YouTube TV Subscription

You can cancel YouTube TV directly through your account settings on any device where you're signed in. The process takes about two minutes: go to your account, find the YouTube TV membership section, and select the option to cancel. YouTube TV will stop charging you at the end of your current billing cycle, and you'll lose access when that cycle ends—not when ready.

If you signed up through a third-party platform like Apple, Google Play, or Amazon, you'll need to cancel through that platform instead of YouTube's website. The steps differ slightly depending on which one you used, but the principle is the same: find the subscription in your account settings and cancel there.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancellation through YouTube's website or app takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, not right away.
  • If you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, Amazon, or another third party, you must cancel through that platform's account settings, not YouTube TV's.
  • You can reactivate your subscription within a certain window after cancellation if you change your mind.
  • Canceling does not delete your YouTube TV account or your regular YouTube account—it only removes the TV subscription.

Cancel Through YouTube TV's Website or App

Sign in to your YouTube account on any device. Go to your profile icon in the top right corner and select Settings. From the left menu, click Memberships or Purchases and memberships (the exact label varies by device). Find YouTube TV in the list and select Manage membership or Manage subscription.

On the next screen, you'll see a button that says Cancel membership or Cancel subscription. Click it. YouTube will ask you to confirm and may offer you a discount to stay—you can ignore this. After you confirm, you'll receive an email confirming the cancellation. Your access ends on the last day of your current billing cycle.

If you're canceling on a phone or tablet, the steps are the same, but the menu labels may be slightly different. Look for Settings, then Memberships or Purchases, then YouTube TV, then the cancel option.

Cancel a Subscription Purchased Through a Third-Party Platform

If you signed up for YouTube TV through Apple, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video Channels, or another platform, you cannot cancel it through YouTube TV's settings. You must cancel through the platform where you bought it.

Apple (iPhone, iPad, or Mac): Open Settings, tap your name at the top, select Subscriptions, find YouTube TV, and tap Cancel Subscription. On a Mac, go to System Settings, click your name, then Subscriptions, then YouTube TV, then Edit, then Cancel.

Google Play (Android): Open Google Play, tap your profile icon, select Subscriptions, find YouTube TV, and tap Cancel subscription.

Amazon Prime Video Channels: Go to your Amazon account, select Your Account, then Memberships and Subscriptions, find YouTube TV, and select Cancel Channel.

After you cancel through the third-party platform, you'll receive a confirmation email from that platform, not from YouTube. Your YouTube TV access will end at the end of your current billing cycle.

What Happens After You Cancel

Your YouTube TV service stops working on the last day of your billing cycle. If you're mid-month when you cancel, you keep access until that cycle ends—YouTube does not refund the unused portion of your current month. After the cycle ends, you can no longer watch live TV, on-demand shows, or access your DVR recordings through YouTube TV.

Your regular YouTube account remains active and unaffected. You can still watch regular YouTube videos, access your subscriptions, and use all free YouTube features. Canceling YouTube TV does not delete your YouTube account or any of your personal data.

If you change your mind within a certain period after cancellation, you can reactivate your subscription through the same method you used to cancel. YouTube typically allows reactivation within 30 days, though this window may vary. You'll be charged starting on the day you reactivate.

If You Have Trouble Canceling

If the cancel button doesn't appear in your settings, check that you're signed into the correct Google account—the one you used to set up YouTube TV. If you're still not seeing the option, try a different device or browser, or clear your browser's cache and cookies.

If you subscribed through a third party and can't find the subscription in that platform's settings, contact that platform's support team. They can confirm whether the subscription is still active and help you cancel it. YouTube TV's support team cannot cancel subscriptions purchased through third parties.

If you're being charged after you believe you canceled, check your billing history in your Google account or the third-party platform to confirm the cancellation went through. If the charge persists, contact the platform's billing support with your confirmation email.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?

No. YouTube TV charges monthly and does not refund unused days in your current billing cycle. If you cancel on the 15th of a month and your cycle runs the 1st to the 30th, you keep access through the 30th but receive no refund for the remaining days.

Can I pause my 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 when you're ready to resume.

What happens to my DVR recordings after I cancel?

Your DVR recordings are deleted when your subscription ends. YouTube TV does not store them after cancellation, so read or save anything you want to keep before your access ends.

Can I cancel over the phone or through customer service?

YouTube TV does not have a phone support line for cancellations. You must cancel through your account settings online or through the third-party platform where you subscribed. If you cannot access your account, contact YouTube's support team through the Help Center on YouTube.com.

Will I lose my YouTube TV email address or account after canceling?

Canceling YouTube TV does not affect your Google account or email address. Your YouTube account remains active, and you can reactivate the TV subscription at any time using the same account.