Cancel YouTube TV through your Google Account settings

You cancel YouTube TV by going into your Google Account, finding the YouTube TV subscription, and selecting the option to cancel. The process takes about two minutes and stops your service at the end of your current billing cycle—you won't be charged again, but you keep access until that date arrives.

Start by opening myaccount.google.com in a web browser on any device. Sign in with the Google Account connected to your YouTube TV subscription. On the left side of the page, click Payments & subscriptions. You'll see a list of all active subscriptions tied to that account.

Find YouTube TV in the list and click on it. A panel will open showing your current plan, billing date, and payment method. At the bottom of that panel, click Cancel subscription. Google will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may show you a retention offer (a discount or free trial period). You can accept the offer or proceed with cancellation by clicking the final confirmation button.

Key Takeaways

  • You cancel through myaccount.google.com under Payments & subscriptions, not through the YouTube TV app itself.
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, so you keep watching until that date.
  • Google may offer you a discount or free month to stay—you can accept or decline before confirming cancellation.
  • If you cancel and later want to resubscribe, you can sign back up the same way you originally did.
  • Canceling YouTube TV does not affect other Google services or subscriptions tied to your account.

What happens to your account after cancellation

Once your billing cycle ends, your YouTube TV service stops. You lose access to live TV, on-demand shows, and any recordings you made. Your library of saved shows and preferences disappears, so if you resubscribe later, you'll start fresh.

Your Google Account itself remains active. Your Gmail, Google Drive, YouTube channel, and any other Google services continue to work normally. Canceling YouTube TV is separate from your Google Account and doesn't affect anything else you use Google for.

Cancel from the YouTube TV app on your phone or TV

You can also cancel directly from the YouTube TV app, though the web method through Google Account is more reliable. On your phone or tablet, open the YouTube TV app, tap your profile icon in the top right corner, and select Settings. Scroll down and tap Manage subscription, then Cancel subscription.

On a TV device (Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, or Chromecast), the steps vary slightly depending on your device. Generally, you'll go to Settings within the YouTube TV app, find Subscription or Account, and look for a Cancel option. If you can't find it on your TV, use the web method instead—it's faster and works the same way.

Pause your subscription instead of canceling

YouTube TV offers a pause option that stops your billing without canceling outright. This is useful if you want to take a break for a month or two but plan to come back. When you pause, your service stops when ready, but your account settings and preferences stay saved.

To pause, go to myaccount.google.com, find YouTube TV under Payments & subscriptions, and look for a Pause subscription option (this appears instead of Cancel on some accounts). You can pause for up to three months. When you're ready to resume, you sign back in and restart the subscription—your saved shows and settings will be there.

What to do if you can't find the cancel button

If you're logged into myaccount.google.com but YouTube TV doesn't appear under Payments & subscriptions, the subscription may be tied to a different Google Account. Check that you're signed into the correct account—the one you used when you first signed up for YouTube TV.

If you subscribed through a third-party service like Apple, Amazon, or Google Play, you'll need to cancel through that service instead. Go to your Apple ID settings, Amazon account, or Google Play settings and find YouTube TV under subscriptions. The cancellation process is similar but happens in that platform's system, not Google's.

If you still can't locate the subscription, contact YouTube TV support through the Help Center at support.google.com/youtubetv. Have your account email and billing information ready.

Refunds and billing after cancellation

YouTube TV does not refund partial months. If you cancel mid-cycle, you keep access until the end of that billing period, but you won't receive money back for the unused days. Your final charge already posted when your subscription renewed, so canceling stops future charges only.

Check your billing date before you cancel. If you're charged on the 15th of each month and you cancel on the 10th, you'll have five more days of service included in that month's payment. If you cancel on the 20th, you'll have less time remaining but still won't get a refund.

Resubscribing to YouTube TV later

If you cancel and want to come back, you can resubscribe anytime using the same Google Account. Go to youtube.com/tv, sign in, and follow the prompts to restart your subscription. You'll choose a plan and payment method just as you did the first time.

When you resubscribe, your account starts fresh—saved shows, watch history, and preferences from before cancellation won't return. However, your Google Account itself remembers your profile information, so you won't need to re-enter your name, address, or payment method if they're still current.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. YouTube TV charges upfront for each billing cycle, and cancellation stops future charges only. You keep access until the end of the current cycle, but you won't receive money back for unused days.

Can I cancel YouTube TV without canceling my Google Account?

Yes. Canceling YouTube TV is completely separate from your Google Account. Your Gmail, Google Drive, YouTube channel, and other services stay active. Only the YouTube TV subscription ends.

What if I subscribed through Apple or Amazon instead of Google?

You cancel through the platform where you subscribed. Go to your Apple ID settings, Amazon account, or Google Play settings, find YouTube TV under subscriptions, and cancel there. Google's website won't show the subscription if you signed up through a third party.

Do I lose my saved shows and recordings when I cancel?

Yes. Once your service ends, your library of saved shows, recordings, and watch history disappear. If you resubscribe later, you start with a blank account.

Can I pause YouTube TV instead of canceling?

Yes, if the pause option is available on your account. You can pause for up to three months, which stops billing without losing your settings. When you resume, your preferences return. Not all accounts have this option, but you can check under Payments & subscriptions in your Google Account.