How to Cancel ESPN+ on YouTube TV

To cancel ESPN+ through YouTube TV, go to your YouTube TV account settings, select Memberships, find ESPN+ in your list of add-ons, and click Cancel. YouTube TV will stop charging you at the end of your current billing cycle. You keep access to ESPN+ until that date arrives, then your subscription ends.

The process takes about two minutes. You do not need to contact YouTube TV support or ESPN directly — the cancellation happens entirely in your account dashboard. Your YouTube TV base subscription continues unchanged; you are only removing the ESPN+ add-on.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel ESPN+ through YouTube TV's Memberships section, not through ESPN's website or app.
  • Your ESPN+ access continues until the end of your current billing period, even after you cancel.
  • Cancelling ESPN+ does not affect your YouTube TV base subscription or any other add-ons you have.
  • If you signed up for ESPN+ directly (not through YouTube TV), you must cancel it separately through the ESPN app or website.
  • YouTube TV charges for ESPN+ on the same date each month, so cancelling mid-cycle means you pay for the full month.

Step-by-Step Cancellation on YouTube TV

Open YouTube TV on any device and sign in with your account. On a computer or phone browser, click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Settings. On a TV or streaming device, navigate to your account menu using the remote.

Once in Settings, look for Memberships or Purchases and memberships (the exact wording varies by device). You will see a list of all active add-ons, including ESPN+. Click or select ESPN+, then choose Cancel or Cancel membership. YouTube TV will ask you to confirm; select Yes or Confirm cancellation.

You will receive a confirmation email within a few minutes. Keep this email as proof of cancellation. Your ESPN+ access remains active through the end of your billing cycle, and YouTube TV will not charge you again after that date.

What Happens to Your Access After Cancellation

ESPN+ does not shut off when ready when you cancel. You retain full access — live games, original shows, the entire ESPN+ library — until 11:59 p.m. on your final billing date. After that moment, the app will no longer let you sign in, and you will see a message saying your subscription has ended.

If you want to rejoin ESPN+ later, you can add it back to YouTube TV at any time through the same Memberships section. YouTube TV will not penalize you for cancelling and resubscribing. Your viewing history and saved shows do not carry over, though — ESPN+ treats each subscription as a fresh account.

If You Signed Up for ESPN+ Directly (Not Through YouTube TV)

Some people subscribe to ESPN+ independently, outside of YouTube TV. If that is your situation, cancelling through YouTube TV will not work because YouTube TV does not manage that subscription. You must cancel directly with ESPN.

Open the ESPN app or go to ESPN.com, sign in, and navigate to Account Settings or Manage Subscription. Select Cancel Subscription and follow the prompts. ESPN will confirm the cancellation by email. Like YouTube TV, ESPN keeps your access active through the end of your billing period.

If you are unsure whether your ESPN+ comes through YouTube TV or directly from ESPN, check your credit card statement. YouTube TV charges will show as "YouTube TV" or "Google Play"; ESPN direct charges show as "ESPN" or "The Walt Disney Company".

Timing and Billing Cycles

YouTube TV charges for ESPN+ on the same day each month. If you cancel on the 15th and your billing date is the 20th, you will be charged for the full month on the 20th, then your subscription ends on the 21st. YouTube TV does not prorate refunds for partial months.

To avoid an unwanted charge, cancel before your next billing date. Check your YouTube TV account or your credit card statement to find your exact billing date. If you have already been charged after cancelling, contact YouTube TV support to request a refund — they sometimes grant one-time refunds for cancellations made shortly after a charge.

Removing ESPN+ Without Cancelling YouTube TV

Cancelling ESPN+ removes only that add-on from your account. Your YouTube TV base subscription, which includes local channels, sports, and on-demand content, continues unchanged. You will still be charged the YouTube TV base fee each month.

If you want to cancel YouTube TV entirely (not just ESPN+), follow the same process but select Cancel membership next to YouTube TV itself rather than ESPN+. That will end your entire YouTube TV subscription, including all add-ons, at the end of your billing cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pause my ESPN+ subscription instead of cancelling it?

YouTube TV does not offer a pause feature for ESPN+ or any add-on. You can only cancel or keep the subscription active. If you think you might return, cancelling and resubscribing later is the same cost as keeping it active.

Will I lose my ESPN+ account if I cancel through YouTube TV?

If you subscribed to ESPN+ through YouTube TV, cancelling removes that subscription. You do not lose an ESPN account itself (if you have one), but your ESPN+ access ends. If you signed up for ESPN+ directly with ESPN, that account remains separate and unaffected.

What if I cancel ESPN+ but want to keep YouTube TV?

Cancelling ESPN+ does not affect YouTube TV. Your base subscription continues, and you will still receive all YouTube TV channels and features. You will straightforward lose access to ESPN+ content when your current billing period ends.

Can I get a refund if I just signed up for ESPN+?

YouTube TV does not refund add-ons for partial months. However, if you cancel within a day or two of being charged, contact YouTube TV support through your account settings and request a one-time refund. They may grant it, but there is no may provide.

Do I need to uninstall the ESPN app to cancel my subscription?

No. Uninstalling the app does not cancel your subscription — YouTube TV will continue charging you. You must cancel through your YouTube TV account settings. You can keep the ESPN app installed; it straightforward will not let you sign in after your subscription ends.