Cancel before your trial ends to avoid the first charge

YouTube TV's free trial lasts seven days. If you do not cancel before day seven ends, your account will convert to a paid subscription and you will be charged the current monthly rate — which varies by region but typically falls between $65 and $75. Cancellation takes about two minutes and stops all charges when ready. You can cancel through the YouTube TV app, the YouTube TV website, or your Google Account settings, depending on which device you used to start the trial.

The key is timing: YouTube TV sends no reminder email before the charge hits. Mark your calendar for day six or seven, then cancel using one of the three methods below. If you have already been charged after the trial ended, you can request a refund within a short window — usually 48 hours — but cancelling before the charge is simpler.

Key Takeaways

  • Your free trial lasts seven days from the date you signed up, and you will be charged on day eight unless you cancel first.
  • Cancel through the YouTube TV app, the YouTube TV website, or your Google Account settings — all three reach the same cancellation page.
  • Cancellation is when ready and stops all charges; you lose access to YouTube TV right away, not at the end of a billing cycle.
  • If you were charged after the trial ended, contact YouTube TV support within 48 hours to request a refund of the first month.

Cancel through the YouTube TV app on your phone or tablet

Open the YouTube TV app on the device where you signed up for the trial. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner, then tap Settings. Scroll down and tap Membership. You will see your current plan and a Cancel membership button. Tap it, then confirm the cancellation when prompted.

If you signed up on a phone but want to cancel on a tablet or computer, you can still use the app method — just log in with the same Google Account. The cancellation will explore to your entire YouTube TV account, not just that device.

Cancel through the YouTube TV website

Go to tv.youtube.com and sign in with the Google Account you used for the trial. Click your profile icon in the top right corner, then click Settings. Under Membership, click Cancel membership. Confirm when the page asks you to verify the cancellation.

This method works from any computer or phone browser. You do not need to use the same device where you started the trial.

Cancel through Google Account settings

Go to myaccount.google.com and sign in. Click Payments & subscriptions on the left side. Click Manage subscriptions. Find YouTube TV in the list, click it, then click Cancel subscription. Confirm the cancellation.

This route is useful if you have multiple Google subscriptions and want to manage them all in one place. The cancellation reaches YouTube TV's system the same way as the other two methods.

What happens when ready after you cancel

Your access to YouTube TV stops right away. You will not be able to watch live TV or on-demand content, and you will not be charged again. If you cancel on day five of your trial, you lose access on day five — you do not get to keep watching until day seven.

If you change your mind later, you can start a new free trial on the same Google Account, though YouTube TV may limit how often you can do this. There is no penalty for cancelling early, and no refund is owed for unused trial days.

If you were already charged after the trial ended

Contact YouTube TV support through the Help Center at support.google.com/youtubetv. Explain that you did not intend to be charged and ask for a refund. YouTube TV typically honors refund requests within 48 hours of the charge, though the window may vary.

Have your account email and the date of the charge ready when you contact support. If you cancelled when ready after being charged, mention that as well — it strengthens the case that the charge was unintended.

How to avoid missing your cancellation important date

Write the cancellation date on a calendar or set a phone reminder for day six of your trial. Do not wait until day seven, because time zones and billing cycles can shift when the charge actually processes. Cancelling a day early removes all doubt.

If you think you might want YouTube TV later, you can cancel now and restart the free trial in a few months. YouTube TV does not penalize you for cancelling and restarting, though the company may eventually limit how many free trials one account can use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel my free trial and keep watching until day seven?

No. When you cancel, your access stops when ready. If you want to watch through the end of your trial period, you must wait to cancel until after day seven, then request a refund within 48 hours of being charged.

Will YouTube TV send me a reminder before the charge hits?

YouTube TV does not send a reminder email before the trial ends. You are responsible for cancelling before day eight. Set a phone alarm or calendar reminder on day six to be safe.

Can I cancel on a different device than the one I used to sign up?

Yes. As long as you sign in with the same Google Account, you can cancel through the app, website, or Google Account settings on any device. The cancellation applies to your entire YouTube TV account.

What if I forgot to cancel and was charged?

Contact YouTube TV support at support.google.com/youtubetv within 48 hours of the charge and request a refund. Explain that you did not intend to continue the subscription. Most refund requests are approved quickly.

Can I restart the free trial after I cancel?

You can usually start a new free trial on the same Google Account after some time has passed, though YouTube TV may eventually limit how many trials one account receives. There is no official waiting period stated.