Cancel your free trial through your Google Account settings

To stop your YouTube TV free trial before the paid period begins, sign into your Google Account on any device, go to myaccount.google.com, and select Payments & subscriptions from the left menu. Find YouTube TV in your list of subscriptions, click it, then select Cancel subscription. Google will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may offer you a discount to stay — you can decline and proceed with canceling.

The cancellation takes effect when ready. You'll lose access to YouTube TV right away, even if your free trial period hasn't ended yet. If you want to keep watching until your trial expires, do not cancel through this method — instead, wait until the day before your trial ends and cancel then.

Keep the confirmation email Google sends you. It shows your cancellation date and confirms you won't be charged. If you're charged after canceling, you'll need this email as proof that you took action.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through your Google Account at myaccount.google.com under Payments & subscriptions, then select YouTube TV and click Cancel subscription.
  • Cancellation takes effect when ready, so you lose access to YouTube TV right away even if your free trial has days remaining.
  • Save the confirmation email Google sends you in case you're charged after canceling.
  • If you want to watch until your trial ends, cancel on the day before your trial period expires instead of canceling early.
  • YouTube TV does not charge a cancellation fee, but you must cancel before your trial period ends or you'll be charged for the first month.

What happens to your account after you cancel

Once you cancel, your YouTube TV subscription ends and you can no longer watch live TV, recorded shows, or on-demand content through the service. Your Google Account itself stays active — canceling YouTube TV does not delete your Gmail, Google Drive, or other Google services.

If you signed in to YouTube TV on a TV, phone, or tablet, you'll be signed out of the YouTube TV app on those devices. You can still use YouTube (the free video platform) and other Google services normally. If you want to rejoin YouTube TV later, you can sign back up and may be offered another free trial, though this is not may provide.

Cancel before your trial ends to avoid being charged

YouTube TV free trials last a set number of days — usually 7 days, though this varies by promotion. Your trial end date appears in your Google Account under Payments & subscriptions next to the YouTube TV subscription. Mark this date on your calendar.

If you do nothing and let the trial expire, Google will automatically charge your payment method on file for the first month of service. Once you're charged, you'll need to contact YouTube TV support to request a refund, and refunds are not may provide. The safest approach is to cancel at least one day before your trial ends.

If you can't find YouTube TV in your subscriptions

If you signed up for a free trial but don't see YouTube TV listed under Payments & subscriptions, the trial may not have been activated yet. Free trials sometimes take a few hours to appear in your account after you sign up. Wait a few hours and check again.

Another reason it might not appear is if you signed up using a different Google Account than the one you're currently signed into. Make sure you're signed into the same Google Account you used to start the free trial. If you're not sure which account you used, check your email for a YouTube TV confirmation message — it will show which account the trial is attached to.

What to do if you're charged after canceling

If you canceled your free trial but were still charged, contact YouTube TV support through your Google Account. Go to myaccount.google.com, select Payments & subscriptions, click YouTube TV, and look for a Help & settings or Contact us option. Have your confirmation email and the charge date ready when you contact them.

Explain that you canceled before your trial ended and include the confirmation email as proof. YouTube TV support can review your account and may issue a refund if the charge was made in error. Response times vary, but support typically replies within a few business days.

Reactivating YouTube TV after you cancel

If you change your mind after canceling, you can sign back up for YouTube TV at any time. Go to the YouTube TV website or app, sign into your Google Account, and follow the sign-up steps. You may be offered another free trial, depending on current promotions, but this is not may provide — some accounts are only offered one free trial.

If you don't see a free trial offer when you try to sign up again, you'll be charged when ready for the first month. Check what the current offer is before you complete the sign-up so you know whether you'll be charged.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my YouTube TV recordings if I cancel?

Yes. Any shows you recorded to your YouTube TV library will be deleted when your subscription ends. If you want to keep a record of what you watched, take screenshots or notes before you cancel. YouTube TV does not transfer recordings to another service.

Can I pause my YouTube TV subscription instead of canceling?

YouTube TV does not offer a pause or freeze option. You must either keep your subscription active and pay, or cancel it. If you want to rejoin later, you can sign back up, though you may not receive another free trial.

Do I have to cancel before my trial ends, or can I cancel after I'm charged?

You can cancel anytime, even after you're charged. However, if you're charged for a month of service, you'll need to contact support to request a refund — canceling alone does not reverse a charge. It's easier to cancel before your trial ends so you're never charged in the first place.

What if my free trial was supposed to be longer than what Google shows?

The trial length shown in your Google Account is the official length. If you believe you were promised a longer trial, contact YouTube TV support with proof of the offer (a screenshot, email, or link to the promotion). Support can review your account, but they will only extend the trial if the promotion terms were not honored.

Can I cancel my free trial on the YouTube TV app instead of through Google Account settings?

The YouTube TV app does not have a cancellation option. You must cancel through your Google Account at myaccount.google.com. This is the only way to stop your subscription before you're charged.