Cancel your free trial through the YouTube TV app or website before your trial period ends

YouTube TV's free trial lasts seven days. When those seven days end, your account automatically converts to a paid subscription unless you cancel beforehand. You can cancel at any point during the trial—you don't have to wait until the last day. Once you cancel, you lose access to YouTube TV when ready, even if days remain in your trial period.

The cancellation process takes about two minutes and requires you to sign into your YouTube account. You'll need to confirm the cancellation once more after you request it. No phone call or chat with support is necessary for a standard free trial cancellation.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through the YouTube TV app or at tv.youtube.com by going to Settings, then Membership, then Cancel membership.
  • Your access stops when ready after you confirm cancellation, even if your trial period hasn't ended.
  • YouTube TV will ask you to confirm the cancellation a second time before it goes through.
  • If you were charged before canceling, you can request a refund within 48 hours of the charge date through the same Settings menu.
  • Write down your trial end date when you first sign up so you don't forget to cancel if you decide not to keep the service.

Cancel through the YouTube TV app on your phone or tablet

Open the YouTube TV app and tap your profile icon in the top right corner. Select Settings from the menu. Scroll down and tap Membership.

Tap Cancel membership. YouTube TV will show you a summary of what you're losing—your channels, recordings, and any other features tied to your account. Read through this screen, then tap Cancel membership again to confirm. A message will appear saying your membership has been canceled. You're done at this point, and you won't be charged.

Cancel through the YouTube TV website

Go to tv.youtube.com and sign in with your Google account if you're not already signed in. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Settings.

Click Membership on the left side of the screen. Under your current plan, click Cancel membership. A window will pop up asking you to confirm. Click Cancel membership again. YouTube TV will send you a confirmation email, and your trial will end when ready.

What happens after you cancel

Once you confirm the cancellation, you lose access to YouTube TV right away. You won't be able to watch live TV, on-demand shows, or access your saved recordings. If you had a paid subscription before the free trial, that subscription does not automatically restart—you would need to sign up again separately.

YouTube TV will send you a confirmation email to the address associated with your Google account. Keep this email as proof that you canceled. If you're charged after canceling, this email helps you request a refund.

Request a refund if you were charged after canceling

If your free trial converted to a paid subscription and you were charged before you could cancel, you can request a refund. Go back to Settings > Membership on the YouTube TV app or website. Look for a section showing your recent charges or billing history.

Click or tap on the charge you want to dispute. Select the option to request a refund. YouTube TV typically processes refund requests within 48 hours of the charge date. If more than 48 hours have passed, you may still be able to request one, but YouTube TV is more likely to deny it. In that case, you can contact your bank or credit card company to dispute the charge directly.

Avoid being charged by setting a reminder

The easiest way to prevent an unwanted charge is to set a phone reminder for one day before your trial ends. When you first create your YouTube TV account, the app or website tells you exactly when your trial period ends. Write this date down or add it to your phone's calendar when ready.

If you think you might want to keep YouTube TV after the trial, you don't need to cancel—just let the subscription convert. You can cancel anytime after that without penalty. YouTube TV doesn't lock you into a contract, so you're free to cancel a paid subscription whenever you choose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel my free trial and sign up again later?

YouTube TV does not allow you to use the same free trial twice on the same Google account. Once your trial is used, that account cannot access another free trial. If you want to try YouTube TV again later, you would need to use a different Google account.

Will I lose my recordings if I cancel?

Yes. Any shows or events you recorded during your trial will be deleted when your membership ends. YouTube TV does not save recordings after cancellation. If there's something you want to keep, read it or take screenshots before you cancel.

What if I cancel but still see YouTube TV in my app?

The app may remain on your phone, but it won't work. When you open it, you'll see a message saying your membership has ended. You can delete the app from your phone if you want, but it's not necessary. Reinstalling it won't restore your access.

Can I pause my subscription instead of canceling?

YouTube TV does not offer a pause feature. You either have an active membership or you don't. If you want to stop paying but might return later, you'll need to cancel and sign up again when you're ready—though you won't be able to use the free trial a second time on the same account.

How do I know if my cancellation went through?

Check your email for a confirmation message from YouTube TV. You can also go back to Settings > Membership on the app or website—if your membership is canceled, this section will show options to restart your subscription instead of cancel it. If you still see the cancel button, your cancellation did not go through.