Cancel YouTube TV Through Your Google Account Settings

To cancel YouTube TV, sign into your Google Account on any web browser, go to myaccount.google.com, and select Payments & subscriptions from the left menu. Find YouTube TV in your list of subscriptions and click on it. Select Cancel subscription, then confirm your choice. YouTube TV will stop at the end of your current billing cycle — you keep access until that date, and you won't be charged again.

If you signed up through the YouTube TV app on your phone or tablet instead of a web browser, the cancellation process is different. On iPhone or iPad, go to Settings on your device, tap Subscriptions, find YouTube TV, and select Cancel Subscription. On Android, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, go to Payments and subscriptions, select Subscriptions, find YouTube TV, and tap Cancel subscription.

Key Takeaways

  • The easiest way to cancel is through myaccount.google.com on a web browser, where you can see your subscription and billing date in one place.
  • If you signed up on your phone or tablet, you must cancel through that device's app store settings, not through YouTube TV itself.
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, so you keep full access until that date.
  • You can reactivate YouTube TV anytime after cancellation by signing back in and selecting a plan.
  • If you pause your subscription instead of canceling, you can resume within three months without losing your saved shows or settings.

What Happens to Your Shows and Settings When You Cancel

When your subscription ends, you lose access to live TV and on-demand content when ready. Any shows you recorded or saved to your library disappear. Your account settings, including your home network setup and user profiles, remain stored in your Google Account for up to nine months, so if you reactivate YouTube TV later, you can restore them without starting from scratch.

If you have a family plan with multiple users, canceling the subscription removes access for everyone on that plan. Only the account holder can cancel — other family members cannot cancel on their own.

Pause Your Subscription Instead of Canceling

YouTube TV offers a pause option that stops your billing without deleting your account. To pause, go to myaccount.google.com, select Payments & subscriptions, click on YouTube TV, and choose Pause subscription. You can pause for up to three months. During this time, you have no access to YouTube TV, but your recordings, library, and settings stay saved.

Pausing is useful if you plan to return within a few months — for example, during a season when you don't watch much sports or news. When you're ready to resume, sign back in and reactivate your subscription. Your saved content and preferences will be waiting.

Cancel a YouTube TV Trial or Promotional Subscription

If you signed up for a free trial or a discounted promotional period, the cancellation process is the same. Go to myaccount.google.com, find YouTube TV under Payments & subscriptions, and select Cancel subscription. Your trial or promotional period ends when ready, and you won't be charged when it would normally convert to a paid plan.

Check your confirmation email after canceling to see your exact end date. If you cancel during a trial, you lose access right away — you don't keep the service until the trial period ends.

Troubleshooting Cancellation Problems

If the Cancel subscription button doesn't appear or is grayed out, you may have signed up through a third-party platform like Roku, Apple TV, or Amazon Prime Video. In that case, you must cancel through that platform's app or website, not through Google. For example, if you subscribed through Roku, open the Roku app, go to your account, find YouTube TV, and cancel there.

If you're having trouble accessing your Google Account or seeing YouTube TV in your subscriptions list, try signing out completely and signing back in. Clear your browser's cache and cookies, then return to myaccount.google.com. If YouTube TV still doesn't appear, contact Google Support — there may be a technical issue with your account.

What to Do If You're Charged After Canceling

If you see a charge on your billing statement after your cancellation date, check the date on your confirmation email first. YouTube TV bills on the same day each month, so if you canceled on the 15th but your billing date is the 20th, you'll be charged one more time for the next cycle. This is normal and expected.

If you were charged after your confirmed end date, contact Google Support with your confirmation email and the unexpected charge. Google can review your account and issue a refund if the charge was an error. Keep your cancellation confirmation email for your records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel YouTube TV anytime, or is there a contract?

YouTube TV has no contract. You can cancel anytime without penalty. Your subscription ends at the end of your current billing cycle, and you won't be charged again after that date.

Will I lose my DVR recordings when I cancel?

Yes. All recordings and saved shows are deleted when your subscription ends. If you think you might reactivate soon, pause your subscription instead of canceling — your recordings stay saved for up to three months.

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

No. YouTube TV does not offer refunds for partial months. Your subscription runs until the end of your billing cycle, and you keep full access during that time. If you were charged in error, contact Google Support with your receipt.

What if I signed up through my TV provider or another app?

You must cancel through the same platform where you signed up. If you subscribed through Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, or another service, open that app, find YouTube TV in your subscriptions, and cancel there. Google's website won't show subscriptions made through third-party platforms.

Can I reactivate YouTube TV after canceling?

Yes, anytime. Sign into your Google Account, go to YouTube TV, and choose a plan. Your account settings and any saved content from before you canceled will be restored if you reactivate within nine months.