You can cancel YouTube TV directly from your account settings in under five minutes

To cancel YouTube TV, sign into your Google account on any device, go to your account settings, find the YouTube TV section, and select the option to cancel your membership. The process takes you through a confirmation screen where you can choose your cancellation date — either when ready or at the end of your current billing cycle. Your access stops on the date you choose, and you will not be charged again after that point.

The steps are the same whether you signed up through YouTube's website, the YouTube TV app, or a third-party platform like Apple App Store or Google Play. However, if you subscribed through a third-party app store, you may need to cancel through that store instead of through YouTube directly. We cover both routes below.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel YouTube TV from your Google account settings on any web browser or the YouTube TV app without calling customer service.
  • YouTube TV lets you choose whether to cancel when ready or at the end of your current billing period, so you keep access until your chosen date.
  • If you subscribed through Apple App Store, Google Play, or Amazon Prime Video Channels, you must cancel through that platform instead of YouTube's website.
  • After cancellation, your account data and saved shows remain in your YouTube account but are not accessible through YouTube TV.
  • You can restart your YouTube TV membership at any time by signing back in and reactivating it from the same account settings page.

Cancel through YouTube TV's website or app

Open a web browser and go to youtube.com, or open the YouTube TV app on your phone, tablet, or streaming device. Sign in with the Google account you use for YouTube TV. On a computer, click your profile picture in the top right corner and select "Settings." On the YouTube TV app, tap your profile picture and go to "Settings."

Look for "Membership" or "Billing" in the settings menu. You will see your current plan and billing date. Select "Manage membership" or "Cancel membership" — the exact wording varies by device. YouTube will show you the cancellation date options: you can end your membership when ready, or it will end on the last day of your current billing cycle. Choose the date that works for you and confirm the cancellation.

YouTube will send a confirmation email to the address linked to your Google account. Keep this email for your records. Your YouTube TV access will stop on the date you selected, and no further charges will appear on your payment method.

Cancel if you subscribed through Apple App Store or Google Play

If you signed up for YouTube TV through the Apple App Store on an iPhone or iPad, or through Google Play on an Android phone, you must cancel through that app store, not through YouTube's website. YouTube TV's settings will not show a cancellation option because the subscription is managed by the app store.

For Apple App Store: On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app. Tap your name at the top, then "Subscriptions." Find YouTube TV in the list and tap it. Select "Cancel Subscription" and confirm. Apple will show you the cancellation date.

For Google Play: On your Android phone, open the Google Play app. Tap your profile picture in the top right, then "Payments and subscriptions." Select "Subscriptions," find YouTube TV, and tap it. Select "Cancel subscription" and confirm the date.

The cancellation takes effect on the date shown in the app store, and you will receive a confirmation email from Google or Apple. Your YouTube TV access will end on that date.

Cancel if you subscribed through Amazon Prime Video Channels

If you added YouTube TV as a channel through Amazon Prime Video, you must cancel it through your Amazon account, not through YouTube. YouTube TV's settings will not show a cancellation option in this case.

Go to amazon.com and sign in. Hover over "Account & Lists" in the top right and select "Your Account." Click "Prime Video" or "Memberships and Subscriptions." Find YouTube TV in your active channels and select "Cancel Channel." Amazon will ask you to confirm the cancellation date — either when ready or at the end of your current billing period.

Amazon will send a confirmation email, and your YouTube TV access will stop on the date you chose. You will not be charged again after that date.

What happens to your data and shows after cancellation

When you cancel YouTube TV, your watch history, saved shows, and library remain in your Google account. However, you will not be able to access them through YouTube TV once your membership ends. If you restart your YouTube TV membership later using the same Google account, your saved shows and watch history will be there.

Your YouTube account itself — separate from YouTube TV — is not affected by canceling YouTube TV. You can still use YouTube, Gmail, Google Drive, and other Google services with the same account. Only your YouTube TV membership ends.

If you had a family plan with multiple household members, each person's access will stop on the cancellation date. Anyone who was watching YouTube TV on a shared device will lose access at that time.

Restart your YouTube TV membership later

You can restart YouTube TV at any time by signing into your Google account and going to youtube.com/tv. Select "Try it free" or "Restart membership" and choose your plan. Your saved shows and watch history will be restored to your account when ready.

If you canceled recently, YouTube may offer you a promotional rate or free trial period to restart. These offers appear when you go to restart, but they are not may provide and change based on your location and account history.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. YouTube TV does not refund unused portions of your billing cycle. If you want to avoid paying for an extra month, cancel on or after your next billing date rather than when ready. YouTube shows you the exact date your current cycle ends when you go to cancel.

Can I pause my YouTube TV membership instead of canceling?

YouTube TV does not offer a pause option. You must either keep your membership active or cancel it. If you think you might restart later, canceling at the end of your billing cycle lets you keep access through that date without paying extra.

What if I subscribed through a third-party service but forgot which one?

Check your credit card or bank statement to see which company charged you for YouTube TV — it will show Apple, Google, Amazon, or YouTube directly. Then cancel through that platform. You can also contact your bank or card issuer if you are unsure which charge is YouTube TV.

Do I need to cancel before switching to a different streaming service?

Yes. Your YouTube TV membership will continue to charge you each month until you cancel it. Switching to another service does not automatically stop YouTube TV charges. Cancel your membership first, then sign up for the other service.

Can someone else cancel my YouTube TV membership?

Only the person who owns the Google account linked to the YouTube TV membership can cancel it. If you share a family plan, the primary account holder must cancel it. Other household members cannot cancel the membership on their own.