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

To cancel YouTube TV, sign into your Google Account on any device, go to myaccount.google.com, select Payments & subscriptions from the left menu, find YouTube TV in your list of subscriptions, and click Cancel subscription. The cancellation takes effect when ready, and your access stops right away — you won't be charged again.

The process is the same whether you signed up through YouTube TV's website, the mobile app, or a third-party platform like Apple or Amazon. However, if you subscribed through one of those platforms, you have the option to cancel there instead, which some people find simpler.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancellation through Google Account settings (myaccount.google.com) stops your service when ready and prevents any future charges.
  • If you subscribed through Apple, Amazon, or another platform, you can cancel through that platform's billing settings instead of Google's.
  • YouTube TV does not charge a cancellation fee, and you lose access the moment you cancel — there is no grace period.
  • You can restart your subscription at any time by going back to the same Google Account settings and selecting YouTube TV again.

Cancelling through Google Account settings

This is the most direct route for most people. Open a web browser and go to myaccount.google.com, then sign in with the Google Account linked to your YouTube TV subscription. On the left side of the page, click Payments & subscriptions.

Scroll down to the Subscriptions section and look for YouTube TV in the list. Click on it, and you'll see a button that says Cancel subscription. Click that button, and YouTube TV will ask you to confirm. Once you confirm, your subscription ends when ready. You won't be charged again, and your access to YouTube TV stops right away.

If you have trouble finding the Subscriptions section, look for a menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the top left of the page — sometimes the layout shifts depending on your device or browser.

Cancelling a subscription you bought through Apple, Amazon, or another platform

If you signed up for YouTube TV through the Apple App Store, Amazon Prime Video Channels, or another third-party service, you can cancel through that platform instead of through Google. This can actually be faster because you don't have to navigate Google's account settings.

On Apple devices: Go to Settings, tap your name at the top, select Subscriptions, find YouTube TV, and tap Cancel Subscription.

On Amazon: Go to amazon.com, click Account & Lists in the top right, select Your Account, then Prime Video, then Manage Your Prime Video Channels. Find YouTube TV and click Cancel Channel.

Cancelling through any of these platforms has the same effect as cancelling through Google — your service stops when ready and you won't be charged again. You only need to cancel in one place, not multiple places.

What happens to your data and recordings after you cancel

When you cancel YouTube TV, your access to live TV and on-demand content stops right away. Any programs you saved to your library are deleted, and you cannot retrieve them after cancellation. If you have recordings you want to keep, there's no way to read or export them — YouTube TV doesn't offer that option.

Your Google Account itself is not affected. You can still use Gmail, Google Drive, YouTube, and any other Google services. Only your YouTube TV subscription is removed.

Restarting your subscription later

You can restart YouTube TV at any time by going back to myaccount.google.com, navigating to Payments & subscriptions, and selecting YouTube TV again. You'll be charged the current subscription price, which may be different from what you paid before. There's no penalty for cancelling and restarting — you can do this as many times as you want.

When you restart, you'll start fresh with a new library and no saved programs. Your viewing history and preferences may or may not carry over depending on your account settings, but YouTube TV does not restore recordings from before you cancelled.

If you're having trouble cancelling

If the Cancel subscription button doesn't appear or you get an error message, the most common cause is that you're signed into the wrong Google Account. Make sure you're signed into the account that's actually linked to your YouTube TV subscription. You can check which account is linked by looking at the email address shown at the top right of myaccount.google.com.

If you subscribed through a third-party platform and the subscription still shows up in your Google Account settings, you may need to cancel through both places. Start with the platform where you originally signed up, then check Google's settings to make sure it's gone.

If you still can't cancel after checking both places, YouTube TV's support page at support.google.com/youtubetv has a contact form where you can reach their support team. They can manually cancel your subscription if there's a technical problem.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. YouTube TV charges monthly, and cancellation takes effect when ready without refunds for the remainder of your current billing period. If you want to avoid being charged for the next month, cancel before your next billing date. You can see your next billing date in the subscription details on myaccount.google.com.

Can I pause my subscription instead of cancelling?

YouTube TV does not offer a pause or freeze option. You either have an active subscription or you don't. If you want to stop paying temporarily, you'll need to cancel and restart later. When you restart, you'll be charged at the current price.

What if I cancel but YouTube TV keeps charging me?

This is rare, but if you're charged after cancelling, check your Google Account settings to confirm the subscription is actually gone. If it still shows as active, cancel it again. If it shows as cancelled but you were still charged, contact YouTube TV support at support.google.com/youtubetv and provide them with your billing date and the charge amount.

Do I lose access when ready or at the end of the day?

You lose access when ready when you click confirm on the cancellation. You cannot watch YouTube TV for any part of the day after you cancel, even if you cancel early in the morning.