Cancel YouTube TV by going to your account settings and selecting "Membership and Payments"

To cancel YouTube TV, sign into your account on a web browser, go to YouTube.com, click your profile icon in the top right corner, and select Purchases and memberships. Find YouTube TV in the list, click it, and then click Manage membership. On the next screen, scroll down and click Cancel membership. YouTube will ask you to confirm; click Yes, cancel. Your access stops at the end of your current billing cycle.

You can also cancel through the YouTube TV app on your phone or tablet. Open the app, tap your profile icon, go to Purchases and memberships, select YouTube TV, tap Manage membership, and then tap Cancel membership. The process is the same whether you use the web or the app — your service continues until the end of your billing period.

If you signed up for YouTube TV through a third-party platform like Apple, Google Play, or Amazon, you must cancel through that platform instead. YouTube cannot process the cancellation on its own if another company handles your billing. Check your account settings on whichever platform you used to subscribe.

Key Takeaways

  • You cancel YouTube TV through your account settings under "Purchases and memberships," not through a customer service line.
  • Your service continues until the end of your current billing cycle, even after you click cancel.
  • If you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon, you must cancel through that platform's app or website instead.
  • YouTube TV does not charge a cancellation fee, and you can resubscribe at any time.
  • Keep your confirmation email as proof of cancellation in case billing questions arise later.

What happens to your account after you cancel

Once you cancel, YouTube TV stops charging you after your current billing period ends. You lose access to live TV, on-demand shows, and your DVR library at that time. Any recordings you made will be deleted, so read or save anything you want to keep before the cancellation date arrives.

Your YouTube account itself remains active — canceling YouTube TV does not delete your Gmail, YouTube channel, or any other Google service. You can resubscribe to YouTube TV at any time and your account will be ready to use. If you resubscribe within a short period, YouTube may offer you a promotional rate or free trial, though this varies.

If you subscribed through a third-party platform

Canceling through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon requires you to go into that platform's settings, not YouTube's. On Apple devices, open the Settings app, tap your name, select Subscriptions, find YouTube TV, and tap Cancel Subscription. On Android phones, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, go to Payments and subscriptions, select Subscriptions, find YouTube TV, and tap Cancel subscription. On Amazon, go to Manage Your Prime Video, find YouTube TV under subscriptions, and select Cancel subscription.

The cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, just as it does when you cancel directly through YouTube. You will receive a confirmation email from the third-party platform, not from YouTube. If you have trouble finding the cancellation option, contact that platform's customer support — YouTube cannot cancel subscriptions billed through other companies.

Reasons YouTube TV might not let you cancel

YouTube TV usually allows cancellation without restriction, but a few situations can block it. If your account has a pending payment or unpaid balance, YouTube may require you to settle the debt before processing the cancellation. Check your billing history in Purchases and memberships to see if any charges are outstanding.

If you are in the middle of a promotional offer or free trial, you can still cancel, but the cancellation takes effect when the promotion ends, not when ready. Some promotions lock you in for a set period — read the terms when you signed up to see if this applies to you. You can cancel during a locked period, but your service will continue until the lock expires.

How to pause instead of cancel

YouTube TV does not offer an official pause feature, but you can cancel and resubscribe later without penalty. If you want to stop paying temporarily — for example, during a month when you will be traveling — cancel now and sign back up when you return. You will not lose your account, and you can set up a new subscription in minutes.

Some users pause by removing their payment method from their account, but this can cause billing errors and account holds. The cleaner approach is to cancel outright and resubscribe when you are ready. YouTube may offer you a discount or free trial when you come back, depending on how long you have been away.

What to do if cancellation does not go through

If you clicked cancel but still see charges on your next billing statement, contact YouTube TV support through your account. Go to Help & feedback in the YouTube TV app or website and select Contact us. Describe the issue and include the date you attempted to cancel and your confirmation email if you received one.

If you subscribed through a third party and charges continue, contact that platform's support team first — they handle the billing. Provide them with the date you canceled and ask them to investigate the charge. Keep records of all cancellation attempts and confirmation emails until the issue is resolved.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund if I cancel in the middle of my billing cycle?

No. YouTube TV charges monthly and does not refund unused days. If you cancel on the 15th of the month but your billing cycle runs the 1st to the 30th, you keep access until the 30th and receive no refund for the remaining days. Plan your cancellation for near the end of your billing cycle if you want to minimize unused time.

Can I cancel YouTube TV on my phone?

Yes. Open the YouTube TV app, tap your profile icon, go to Purchases and memberships, select YouTube TV, tap Manage membership, and then tap Cancel membership. The web browser method works too if you prefer that route.

What if I forgot my password and cannot sign in to cancel?

Go to the Google sign-in page and click Forgot password? Follow the steps to reset your password using your recovery email or phone number. Once you regain access to your account, follow the cancellation steps above. If you cannot recover your account, contact Google Account support for help.

Will I lose my DVR recordings if I cancel?

Yes. All recordings in your DVR library are deleted when your YouTube TV subscription ends. If you want to keep any shows, you need to read or save them before your cancellation date. YouTube TV does not offer a way to export or transfer recordings after cancellation.

Can I cancel and get YouTube TV free for a month?

YouTube TV does not may provide free months or discounts when you cancel and resubscribe. Sometimes the service offers promotional rates to returning customers, but this is not automatic. When you resubscribe, check whether a free trial or discount appears at checkout.