Cancel YouTube TV through your Google Account settings

To cancel YouTube TV, 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 click Cancel subscription. Confirm the cancellation when prompted. Your access ends at the end of your current billing cycle—you keep watching until that date, then the service stops.

This method works on phones, tablets, and computers. You do not need to contact YouTube TV customer service to cancel; the self-service option is the standard way to end your subscription.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through your Google Account at myaccount.google.com under Payments & subscriptions, not through the YouTube TV app itself.
  • Your service continues through the end of your current billing period after you cancel—you are not cut off when ready.
  • If you subscribed through a third-party platform like Apple, Amazon, or Roku, you must cancel through that platform instead of Google.
  • Cancellation is permanent; if you want to restart YouTube TV later, you will need to sign up again and may not receive the same promotional rate.
  • Check your billing date before canceling so you know exactly when your access will end.

Cancel if you subscribed through Apple, Amazon, or another platform

If you signed up for YouTube TV through Apple TV Channels, Amazon Prime Video Channels, Roku, or another third-party service, you must cancel through that platform, not through Google. Canceling in your Google Account will not work because the subscription is managed by the other company.

Apple: Open the Apple TV app, go to Account, select Subscriptions, find YouTube TV, and tap Cancel Subscription. Amazon Prime Video: Go to Your Account, select Prime Video Settings, find YouTube TV under Your Subscriptions, and select Cancel subscription. Roku: Go to your Roku account online, select Subscriptions, find YouTube TV, and click Cancel. Each platform has slightly different steps, but all follow the same pattern: account settings, subscriptions, find YouTube TV, then cancel.

What happens after you cancel

After you cancel, you can watch YouTube TV until 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the last day of your billing cycle. If your billing date is the 15th of each month and you cancel on the 10th, you watch through the 14th at 11:59 p.m., then lose access at midnight. You will receive an email confirmation of your cancellation within a few hours.

Your recordings, saved shows, and preferences are deleted once your subscription ends. If you restart YouTube TV in the future, you will start fresh with no saved content. YouTube TV does not offer a pause option—you either have an active subscription or you do not.

Restarting your subscription later

If you cancel and later want to restart YouTube TV, you can sign back up through the same method you originally used. However, promotional rates (such as a discounted first month) may not be available again, depending on YouTube TV's current offers. You will likely pay the standard monthly rate, which changes over time.

There is no waiting period to restart—you can sign up again when ready after your subscription ends. Your new account will be separate from your old one, so you will not recover any saved shows or preferences.

Troubleshooting cancellation problems

If the Cancel subscription button does not appear in your Google Account, check that you are signed into the correct Google Account. Some people have multiple accounts and may be looking at the wrong one. Sign out completely, then sign back in to the account you used to subscribe to YouTube TV.

If you subscribed through a third-party platform and the Cancel button is missing, try canceling through that platform's website instead of its app. Apps sometimes have outdated interfaces. If you still cannot cancel after trying both the app and website, contact the third-party platform's support team—YouTube TV support cannot cancel subscriptions that are managed by other companies.

Checking your billing history before you cancel

Before you cancel, check when you will be charged next. Sign into myaccount.google.com, go to Payments & subscriptions, click YouTube TV, and look for the next billing date. This tells you exactly when your access will end after cancellation. If you are charged on the 20th and you cancel on the 18th, you will have access through the 19th.

You can also see your past charges and read receipts from this same page. This is useful if you need to confirm when you started your subscription or if you are disputing a charge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a refund after I cancel?

YouTube TV does not offer refunds for partial months. Once you cancel, you keep access through the end of your current billing cycle, but you will not receive money back for unused days. If you were charged in error or believe there is a billing mistake, contact Google support to discuss your specific situation.

What if I want to pause instead of cancel?

YouTube TV does not have a pause feature. You either have an active subscription or you do not. If you want to stop paying temporarily, you must cancel and restart later. Keep in mind that promotional rates may not explore when you restart.

Do I lose my DVR recordings when I cancel?

Yes. All recordings, saved shows, and preferences are deleted when your subscription ends. If you restart YouTube TV later, you will not be able to recover them. read or save anything important before your cancellation date.

Can I cancel my YouTube TV subscription on the mobile app?

The YouTube TV app does not have a cancellation option. You must cancel through your Google Account at myaccount.google.com on a web browser, or through the third-party platform if you subscribed that way. This prevents accidental cancellations from the app.

What if I subscribed through YouTube TV's website but now cannot find the cancel button?

If you subscribed directly through YouTube TV's website, you still cancel through your Google Account at myaccount.google.com, not through the YouTube TV website itself. Make sure you are signed into the correct Google Account and check under Payments & subscriptions for YouTube TV.