You can cancel YouTube TV through your Google Account settings in about two minutes

To cancel YouTube TV, sign into your Google Account on any device, go to your subscriptions page, find YouTube TV in the list, and select "Cancel membership." YouTube will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may offer you a discount to stay — you can decline and proceed. Your access ends at the end of your current billing cycle, not when ready, so you will keep watching until that date passes.

The process is the same whether you signed up directly through Google, through the YouTube TV app, or through a third-party platform like Apple or Amazon. The cancellation happens in your Google Account, not in the app or the third-party service.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel YouTube TV by signing into your Google Account, navigating to Subscriptions, selecting YouTube TV, and choosing "Cancel membership."
  • Your service continues until the end of your current billing period, even after you cancel — you do not lose access when ready.
  • If you signed up through Apple, Amazon, or another platform, you still cancel through your Google Account, not through that platform.
  • YouTube may offer a discount or free trial extension when you try to cancel; you can accept or decline without affecting the cancellation.
  • You can reactivate your membership at any time by going back to the same subscriptions page and selecting "Restore membership."

Step-by-step cancellation through your Google Account

Open a web browser and go to myaccount.google.com. Sign in with the Google Account that is connected to your YouTube TV subscription. If you use multiple Google Accounts, make sure you are signing into the correct one — YouTube TV is tied to whichever account you used when you first signed up.

Once you are signed in, look for the menu on the left side of the page. Click Subscriptions. You will see a list of all active subscriptions tied to that Google Account. Find YouTube TV in the list and click on it. A panel will open showing your current plan, billing date, and payment method.

Click the button that says Cancel membership or Manage membership (the exact wording varies slightly). A confirmation screen will appear asking you to confirm that you want to cancel. Read the message — it will tell you the exact date your service ends. Click Cancel membership again to confirm.

YouTube may then show you a retention offer: a discount on your next month, a free trial extension, or a lower price for a set period. You can accept this offer if you want to stay, or you can click No thanks or Continue with cancellation to proceed without it. Either way, your cancellation goes through.

What happens after you cancel

Your YouTube TV service does not stop when ready. You keep full access to all channels, recordings, and features until 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the last day of your billing cycle. If you are mid-cycle when you cancel, you will not be charged again — your current payment covers you through that end date.

After your service ends, you lose access to live TV, on-demand content, and your DVR library. You can still use other Google services like YouTube (the free version), Gmail, and Google Drive normally. Your YouTube account itself is not deleted.

If you change your mind, you can reactivate your membership at any time by going back to myaccount.google.com > Subscriptions > YouTube TV and clicking Restore membership. You will not lose any of your saved shows or preferences.

Canceling if you signed up through Apple, Amazon, or another platform

If you subscribed to YouTube TV through the Apple App Store, Amazon Prime Video Channels, or another third-party service, you might think you need to cancel there. You do not. YouTube TV subscriptions are always managed through your Google Account, regardless of where you signed up.

Go to myaccount.google.com and follow the same steps above. Your cancellation will take effect on your next billing date. If you want to confirm that the third-party service is no longer charging you, you can also check your subscription settings in the Apple App Store, Amazon account, or whichever platform you used — but the cancellation itself happens through Google.

If you see YouTube TV still listed as active in your Apple or Amazon account after you cancel through Google, wait until your next billing date. The third-party platform usually updates within a few hours to a day after Google processes the cancellation.

Troubleshooting if you cannot find the cancel button

If you are signed into myaccount.google.com but do not see YouTube TV in your subscriptions list, you may be signed into the wrong Google Account. Sign out and try again with a different account. You can also check which account is linked to your YouTube TV by opening the YouTube TV app, going to Settings, and looking at the account name at the top.

If you see YouTube TV listed but the "Cancel membership" button is grayed out or missing, your subscription may already be in the process of canceling, or there may be a billing issue preventing cancellation. Wait a few hours and try again. If the problem persists, you can contact YouTube TV support through support.google.com/youtubetv — click "Contact us" and describe the issue.

If you signed up through a third-party service and are having trouble, you can also cancel directly through that platform. In the Apple App Store, go to Settings > Subscriptions > YouTube TV > Cancel Subscription. In Amazon Prime Video, go to Account > Your Subscriptions > Manage Subscription > Cancel Subscription. This will stop the third-party service from charging you, though the cancellation may take a billing cycle to fully process.

What to do if you are charged after canceling

If you see a charge on your payment method after your cancellation date has passed, contact YouTube TV support at support.google.com/youtubetv. Have your cancellation confirmation email ready — Google sends one when you cancel, and it includes the date your service was supposed to end.

If you were charged in error, support can issue a refund. The refund usually appears in your original payment method within 3 to 5 business days. If you signed up through Apple or Amazon, you may need to contact their support instead, since they process the refund on their end.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel YouTube TV on my phone or tablet?

Yes. Open the YouTube TV app, tap your profile icon in the top right, select Settings, then Membership. Tap "Cancel membership" and follow the prompts. You can also use a mobile web browser to go to myaccount.google.com and cancel the same way you would on a computer.

Will I lose my saved shows and recordings if I cancel?

Yes. Your DVR library and any shows you saved to your library will be deleted once your service ends. If you want to keep a record of what you were watching, take screenshots of your library before your cancellation date.

Can I pause my YouTube TV subscription instead of canceling?

YouTube TV does not offer a pause option. You can only cancel or keep your subscription active. If you want to stop paying temporarily, cancel now and reactivate later when you are ready — your saved preferences will still be there.

How long does it take for YouTube TV to stop charging me?

You will not be charged again after you cancel. Your current billing cycle continues until its end date, and no new charge occurs after that. If you are charged after your service end date, contact support for a refund.

What if I signed up for a free trial and want to cancel before it ends?

Follow the same cancellation steps. If you cancel during a free trial, your access ends when ready on the cancellation date, not at the end of the trial period. You will not be charged for the trial or any future months.