Cancel your free trial through your Google Account settings
To stop your YouTube TV free trial before the paid period begins, go to myaccount.google.com and sign in with the Google Account you used to start the trial. Click the "Payments & subscriptions" tab on the left side. Find YouTube TV in the list and click it. You will see a button that says "Cancel membership" — click that button and confirm the cancellation.
The cancellation takes effect when ready. You will lose access to YouTube TV as soon as you confirm, even if your free trial period had days remaining. If you want to keep watching until the trial ends, do not use this method — instead, set a reminder to cancel on the last day of your trial period.
Keep the confirmation email Google sends you. It shows the cancellation date and your account number, which you may need if a charge appears on your card by mistake.
Key Takeaways
- Cancel through your Google Account at myaccount.google.com under Payments & subscriptions, not through the YouTube TV app itself.
- Cancellation takes effect when ready and you lose access right away, so cancel on your last free day if you want to watch until the trial ends.
- Save your cancellation confirmation email in case a charge appears on your billing method after you cancel.
- If you cancel and then change your mind within a few days, you can restart the trial on the same account, though this is not may provide.
Why you cannot cancel inside the YouTube TV app
The YouTube TV app on your phone, tablet, or TV does not have a cancellation button. This is by design — Google routes all subscription changes through your Google Account settings, not through the app. If you look for a "Cancel" option in the YouTube TV app settings, you will not find it.
The only way to cancel is through your Google Account online. This also means you cannot cancel by calling YouTube TV customer service, because YouTube TV does not have a phone support line. Your only path is the website.
What happens to your data and watch history after cancellation
Your YouTube TV watch history, saved shows, and DVR recordings disappear when your membership ends. Google does not keep them in storage for you to retrieve later if you rejoin. If you have recordings you want to keep, you cannot read them — YouTube TV does not offer a read or export feature.
Your Google Account itself stays active. Your Gmail, YouTube channel, and other Google services continue to work normally. Only your YouTube TV access stops.
How to avoid being charged after your free trial ends
YouTube TV charges your billing method on the first day after your free trial ends, unless you cancel before that date arrives. Check your trial end date by going to myaccount.google.com, clicking "Payments & subscriptions," and looking at the YouTube TV entry — it will show "Free trial ends on [date]."
Set a phone reminder for two days before that date. This gives you a buffer in case you forget. If a charge does appear on your card after you cancel, contact your bank or credit card company and dispute the charge — they can reverse it. You can also contact Google through your account settings to report the error, though the bank reversal is usually faster.
Restarting your free trial if you cancel too early
If you cancel your free trial and then decide you want YouTube TV after all, you may be able to restart the trial on the same Google Account. This is not may provide — Google's policy allows one free trial per account, but the company sometimes grants a second trial if you ask. There is no way to know in advance whether your account qualifies.
To request a second trial, go to the YouTube TV home page while signed into your Google Account and look for an option to restart the trial. If you do not see one, you can contact Google support through your account settings, though response times vary. If a second trial is not available, you will need to pay the monthly fee to use YouTube TV again.
Switching to a different streaming service instead
Before you cancel, consider whether you want to switch to a different live TV service. Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and FuboTV all offer free trials as well, though the trial length and included channels differ. YouTube TV includes local broadcast channels in most markets, while Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV have different channel lineups depending on your location and plan.
If you are canceling because YouTube TV does not have a channel you need, check what the other services offer before you cancel. Some people keep YouTube TV and add a second service for specific channels rather than switching entirely. The cost of two services combined may be less than you expect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be charged if I cancel on the last day of my free trial?
No. As long as you cancel before midnight on the last day of your trial, you will not be charged. The charge happens on the first day after your trial ends, so canceling on day 29 of a 30-day trial stops the charge. If you cancel after midnight on the last day, the charge may have already processed.
Can I pause my YouTube TV membership instead of canceling?
YouTube TV does not offer a pause or suspension option. You can only cancel or keep paying. If you think you might want to rejoin later, cancel now and restart the trial if it becomes available on your account, though this is not may provide.
What if I cancel but a charge still appears on my card?
Contact your bank or credit card company and dispute the charge — they can reverse it within a few days. You can also report the error to Google through your account settings, but the bank dispute is usually faster. Keep your cancellation confirmation email as proof that you canceled.
Do I lose my YouTube account if I cancel YouTube TV?
No. Canceling YouTube TV only stops your live TV access. Your Google Account, Gmail, YouTube channel, and all other Google services continue to work normally.
Can I cancel YouTube TV on behalf of someone else?
Only if you have access to their Google Account. You will need their email address and password to sign into myaccount.google.com and cancel from the Payments & subscriptions section. If you do not have their login, they will need to cancel themselves.