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. Google will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may offer you a discount to stay — you can accept or decline. Your access ends at the end of your current billing cycle, and you won't be charged again after that date.

The process is the same whether you signed up through YouTube TV's website, the mobile app, or a third-party platform like the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. The one exception is if you subscribed through a cable or streaming bundle — in that case, you cancel through the provider's app or website instead.

Key Takeaways

  • You cancel YouTube TV from your Google account settings, not from the YouTube TV app itself.
  • Your service continues until the end of your current billing period, even after you cancel.
  • If you signed up through Apple, Google Play, or another third party, you must cancel through that platform's app or website.
  • YouTube TV does not charge a cancellation fee, and you can restart your membership at any time.
  • Cancellation takes effect when ready, but you retain access until your next billing date.

How to cancel from a computer or phone browser

Open a web browser and go to myaccount.google.com. Sign in with the Google account linked to your YouTube TV subscription. On the left side of the page, click Subscriptions. You will see a list of all active subscriptions tied to that account. Find YouTube TV in the list and click on it.

On the YouTube TV subscription page, click the button labeled Cancel membership or Manage membership (the exact wording varies slightly). Google will show you a confirmation screen that lists your current billing date and asks why you are canceling. You can select a reason from the dropdown menu or skip this step. Click Cancel membership again to confirm. You will receive an email confirmation at the address associated with your Google account.

How to cancel from the YouTube TV app

Open the YouTube TV app on your phone or tablet. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner. Select Settings. Scroll down and tap Membership or Manage membership. Tap Cancel membership. You will be taken to a browser window that shows the same confirmation screen as the web method above. Confirm the cancellation, and you will return to the app.

On some devices, the app may not allow you to cancel directly. If you see a message saying "Manage your subscription on Google Play" or "Manage on App Store," follow the instructions in the next section instead.

If you subscribed through Apple App Store or Google Play

If you signed up for YouTube TV through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, you must cancel through that platform, not through Google's account settings. Canceling through Google's website will not work because the subscription is managed by Apple or Google Play, not by YouTube TV directly.

For Apple App Store: On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app. Tap your name at the top. Select Subscriptions. Find YouTube TV and tap it. Tap Cancel Subscription. Confirm the cancellation.

For Google Play Store: Open the Google Play app on your Android phone or tablet. Tap your profile icon in the top right. Select Payments and subscriptions, then Subscriptions. Find YouTube TV and tap it. Tap Cancel subscription. Confirm the cancellation.

What happens after you cancel

Your YouTube TV service will remain active until the end of your current billing cycle. If your next billing date is in two weeks, you can still watch YouTube TV for those two weeks at no additional charge. After that date, your access stops and you will not be charged again.

You can restart your YouTube TV membership at any time by going back to your account settings and selecting the option to resume or reactivate your subscription. If you restart within a certain period, you may be able to restore your saved shows and preferences, though this depends on how long you have been canceled.

If YouTube TV offers you a discount to stay

When you click to cancel, Google may show you a discount offer — for example, a reduced rate for the next month or three months at a lower price. You can accept this offer by clicking the button on the screen, or you can decline and proceed with the cancellation. Accepting the offer will restart your billing cycle at the discounted rate.

If you decline the offer and complete the cancellation, you cannot go back and accept it from the same screen. However, you may see similar offers if you try to cancel again in the future, or Google may send you an offer by email after your service ends.

Troubleshooting cancellation problems

If you cannot find the cancel button in your account settings, make sure you are signed into the correct Google account — the one you used to sign up for YouTube TV. If you have multiple Google accounts, check your email inbox for YouTube TV billing confirmations to find the right account.

If you subscribed through a cable or streaming bundle (such as YouTube TV bundled with YouTube Premium or Google One), you may need to contact that provider's customer service to cancel YouTube TV separately. The cancellation option may not appear in your regular account settings if the subscription is part of a bundle.

If you see an error message or the cancel button does not work, try using a different browser or clearing your browser's cache and cookies. If the problem persists, you can contact YouTube TV support through the Help Center at support.google.com/youtubetv.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose access to YouTube TV when ready after I cancel?

No. Your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle. If you are billed on the 15th of each month and you cancel on the 5th, you can still watch YouTube TV until the 15th. After that date, your account is deactivated and you cannot watch.

Can I cancel YouTube TV without paying a cancellation fee?

Yes. YouTube TV does not charge any cancellation, early termination, or exit fees. You only pay for the service through the end of your current billing period.

What if I cancel but want to restart YouTube TV later?

You can restart your subscription at any time by signing into your Google account and selecting the option to reactivate or resume YouTube TV. You will be charged the current subscription rate starting on the date you restart.

Do I need to cancel my Google account or YouTube account to cancel YouTube TV?

No. Canceling YouTube TV only stops your YouTube TV subscription. Your Google account, YouTube channel, Gmail, and other Google services remain active and unchanged.

What happens to my saved shows and recordings after I cancel?

Your saved shows and cloud recordings are deleted when your subscription ends. If you restart YouTube TV within a certain period, you may be able to restore some of this data, but this is not may provide. If you want to keep a record of shows you were watching, take screenshots or notes before your cancellation date.