Where to find your YouTube TV subscription information
Your YouTube TV subscription details live in one place: your Google Account settings. You reach it by opening YouTube TV on any device, clicking your profile picture in the top right corner, and selecting Settings. From there, click Membership to see your plan, billing date, and payment method all at once.
The same information appears if you go directly to myaccount.google.com, click Subscriptions and services on the left side, and then select YouTube TV. Both routes show you the exact same data — which plan you have, when you were charged last, and what card or payment method is on file.
If you use YouTube TV on a phone or tablet, the process is identical. Open the app, tap your profile picture, go to Settings, then Membership. The layout changes slightly between Android and iPhone, but the information you see is the same.
Key Takeaways
- Your subscription status appears in YouTube TV Settings under the Membership section, accessible from your profile picture menu.
- You can also check your subscription through myaccount.google.com by selecting Subscriptions and services, then YouTube TV.
- The Membership section shows your current plan, next billing date, and the payment method attached to your account.
- If you share your YouTube TV account with family members, only the account owner can view or change subscription settings.
What information you see in the Membership section
When you open Membership, you will see your plan name at the top — either the standard plan or a family plan if you have one. Below that is your next billing date, which tells you exactly when you will be charged again. The date updates automatically each month after you are charged.
Your payment method appears next, showing the last four digits of your card or the email address linked to your payment account. If you need to change how you pay, you can do that from this same screen by clicking Update payment method.
You will also see a Cancel membership button at the bottom. Clicking it does not cancel when ready — instead, it takes you through a confirmation process and shows you the exact date your service will end if you proceed.
How to check if your payment method is working
If your subscription suddenly stops working, the first thing to check is whether your payment went through. Go to Membership and look at your next billing date. If that date has passed and you are still seeing the Membership page, your payment likely failed.
When a payment fails, YouTube TV usually sends an email to the address on your Google Account. Check your inbox and spam folder for a message from Google saying your payment could not be processed. The email will tell you to update your payment method to restore service.
If you do not see a failed payment email but your service has stopped, sign out of YouTube TV completely and sign back in. Sometimes the app shows an outdated status. If service is still down after signing back in, your payment method needs updating even if you did not receive an email.
Checking your plan details and what is included
The Membership section tells you which plan you have, but it does not list what channels or features come with it. To see what is included in your specific plan, you need to go to the main YouTube TV website and look at the plan comparison. The standard plan and family plan have different channel lineups, and YouTube TV changes these periodically.
If you want to know whether a specific channel is included in your plan, the fastest way is to search for it in the YouTube TV app. Type the channel name in the search bar. If it appears in your results and you can click on it, it is part of your plan. If it does not show up, it is not included.
You can also upgrade or downgrade your plan from the Membership section. Click Manage plan to see other options available in your area. YouTube TV shows you what would change if you switched, and the price difference is calculated automatically.
Understanding family sharing and account access
If you set up family sharing on your YouTube TV account, up to six people can watch on different devices at the same time. However, only the account owner — the person who started the subscription — can see the Membership section or make changes to the plan.
Family members can watch YouTube TV and create their own profiles within the account, but they cannot view billing information or cancel the subscription. If a family member needs to know the billing date or payment method, they have to ask the account owner to check the Membership section and tell them.
If you are a family member and need to manage your own separate YouTube TV account, you will need to start your own subscription under your own Google Account. The account owner cannot transfer the subscription to someone else — a new account must be created and paid for separately.
What to do if you cannot find your subscription information
If you go to Settings and do not see a Membership option, you may not be signed into the Google Account that owns the YouTube TV subscription. Sign out completely, then sign back in with the correct account. If you are not sure which account you used, check your email for a receipt from Google showing the YouTube TV charge.
If you see Membership but it is blank or shows an error, try clearing the YouTube TV app cache and signing out and back in. On Android, go to Settings > Apps > YouTube TV > Storage > Clear Cache. On iPhone, delete the YouTube TV app and reinstall it from the App Store.
If the problem continues after clearing the cache, your account may have a technical issue. You can contact YouTube TV support through the Help section in the app, or visit the YouTube TV Help Center online. Support can see your account details and tell you what is wrong.
Checking your subscription on different devices
YouTube TV works on phones, tablets, computers, and streaming devices like Roku, Apple TV, and Chromecast. Your subscription information is the same across all of them because it is tied to your Google Account, not to any single device.
However, the way you access Membership settings changes slightly depending on the device. On a computer, you click your profile picture in the top right corner of YouTube TV. On a Roku or Apple TV, you navigate using the remote to your profile menu and then to Settings. On a phone, you tap your profile picture at the bottom of the screen.
No matter which device you use, the information you see — your plan, billing date, and payment method — will be identical. If you change your payment method on one device, the change takes effect when ready on all devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my YouTube TV subscription is active?
If you can open YouTube TV and watch channels, your subscription is active. You can also check by going to Settings > Membership. If you see your plan name and next billing date, the subscription is current. If you see a message saying your membership is paused or canceled, it is not active.
Can I see my billing history and past charges?
Yes. Go to myaccount.google.com, click Payments and subscriptions on the left, then Subscriptions and services. Click YouTube TV, and you will see a list of all charges going back several months. Each charge shows the date and amount.
What happens if I do not update my payment method when it fails?
YouTube TV will pause your service after a few days if payment cannot go through. You will not be able to watch anything until you update your payment method in the Membership section. Your data and settings stay saved, so you can resume watching when ready once you add a working payment method.
Can I check my subscription status without opening the YouTube TV app?
Yes. Go to myaccount.google.com on any web browser, click Subscriptions and services, then select YouTube TV. You will see the same Membership information without opening the app.
How often does YouTube TV charge my payment method?
YouTube TV charges monthly on the same date each month. The exact date depends on when you started your subscription. You can see your next billing date in the Membership section, and that date will be the same day of the month every month unless you cancel.