Cancel YouTube TV directly through your account settings

To cancel YouTube TV, sign into your Google account on any device, go to YouTube TV settings, select your membership, and choose the option to cancel. The process takes about two minutes. Your access stops at the end of your current billing cycle — you will not be charged again, but you keep watching until that date arrives.

If you signed up through a third-party platform like Apple, Amazon, or Google Play, you must cancel through that platform instead of YouTube TV itself. Cancelling in the wrong place leaves your subscription active and your card still charged.

YouTube TV does not charge a cancellation fee. You can restart your membership at any time using the same Google account, and your saved shows and preferences will still be there.

Key Takeaways

  • YouTube TV cancellations made through your Google account take effect at the end of your current billing cycle, not when ready.
  • If you subscribed through Apple, Amazon, or Google Play, you must cancel through that platform, not through YouTube TV settings.
  • You will not be charged a cancellation fee, and you can restart your membership later without losing your saved content.
  • Check your billing date before cancelling so you know when your final charge will occur and when your access will end.

Where to find the cancel option in YouTube TV settings

Open YouTube TV on any web browser or the mobile app. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner and select Settings. Look for the section labeled "Membership" or "Billing" — the exact name varies slightly by device. Tap or click on your current plan, and you will see a button that says "Cancel membership" or "Cancel subscription."

On a TV device like Roku, Apple TV, or Fire TV, the process is similar but the menu layout differs. Go to Settings, find Account or Membership, and look for the cancellation option there. If you cannot locate it on your TV, it is faster to cancel through the YouTube TV website on a computer or phone instead.

Cancellations through Apple, Amazon, and Google Play

If your YouTube TV subscription is tied to an Apple ID, open the App Store app on your iPhone or iPad, tap your profile icon, select Subscriptions, find YouTube TV, and tap Cancel Subscription. On Android devices using Google Play, open Google Play, go to Subscriptions, select YouTube TV, and tap Cancel Subscription.

For Amazon Prime Video members who added YouTube TV as a channel, open Prime Video, go to Your Account, select Memberships and Subscriptions, find YouTube TV, and select Cancel Channel. Amazon will stop charging you but may keep your Prime membership active if you have other services attached to it.

After you cancel through any of these platforms, check your email for a confirmation message. If you do not receive one within a few minutes, log back in to confirm the cancellation went through — sometimes the request fails silently.

What happens to your account after cancellation

Your YouTube TV access ends on the last day of your billing cycle. If you were charged on the 15th of each month and you cancel on the 20th, you can watch until the end of that month. You will not be charged again after that date.

Your saved shows, preferences, and DVR recordings are stored with your Google account for a limited time. If you restart your membership within a few months, most of this content will still be there. YouTube TV does not publish an exact timeline for how long saved data persists after cancellation, so if you want to keep a record of your DVR recordings, take screenshots or notes before your access ends.

Restarting your YouTube TV membership later

You can restart YouTube TV at any time by signing into your Google account and selecting the option to resume your membership. You will use the same account you had before, so your saved shows and preferences will be restored. There is no penalty for cancelling and restarting — you are not locked into a contract.

If you restart within a few weeks of cancellation, YouTube TV may offer you a promotional rate for the first month. These offers are not may provide and vary by account, but it is worth checking when you sign back in.

Troubleshooting cancellation problems

If you see a message saying you cannot cancel, the most common cause is that your account is linked to a family group or a shared membership. The person who set up the family group must be the one to cancel it. If that is you, go to your Google Account settings, find Family Group, and manage the membership from there.

If you subscribed through a third-party platform and you cancelled in YouTube TV settings instead, your subscription will still be active on that platform. You will need to cancel there separately. Check your email receipts to see which platform charged you — the receipt will tell you whether it came from Apple, Amazon, Google Play, or YouTube directly.

If you have cancelled but your card is still being charged, contact your payment provider (your bank or credit card company) to dispute the charge. You can also contact YouTube TV support through your account settings, though response times vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel YouTube TV in the middle of my billing cycle?

Yes, you can cancel anytime. Your access will continue until the end of your current billing period, and you will not be charged again after that date. You will not receive a refund for the unused portion of your current month.

What if I cancel but forget to do it through the right platform?

If you cancelled through YouTube TV settings but subscribed through Apple or Amazon, your subscription is still active on that platform and you will be charged again. Log into that platform and cancel there as well. Check your email receipts to confirm which platform is charging you.

Will I lose my saved shows and DVR recordings after I cancel?

Your saved content is stored temporarily after cancellation, but YouTube TV does not publish how long it stays. If you restart your membership within a few weeks, your shows will likely still be there. If you want to keep a record, take screenshots of your library before your access ends.

Can I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?

No. YouTube TV does not refund unused portions of your billing cycle. You can watch until the end of the month you paid for, but you will not receive money back for the days after you cancel.

How do I know if my cancellation went through?

Check your email for a confirmation message from the platform you cancelled through — YouTube, Apple, Amazon, or Google Play. You can also log back into your account and check your membership status. If you do not see a confirmation within a few minutes, try cancelling again.