You can cancel YouTube TV through your Google Account settings in under two minutes
To end your YouTube TV subscription, sign into your Google Account on any device, go to your YouTube TV membership settings, and select the option to cancel. YouTube TV stops your billing when ready and you lose access to live TV and on-demand content right away — there is no grace period or final month of service. You do not need to contact customer support unless something goes wrong during the cancellation process.
The steps are the same whether you signed up directly through YouTube or through a third-party platform like Apple, Amazon, or Roku. However, if you subscribed through one of those platforms rather than Google directly, you may need to cancel through that platform's app or website instead. This guide covers both routes.
Key Takeaways
- Cancellation through your Google Account takes two minutes and stops billing when ready, with no refund for the current billing period.
- If you subscribed through Apple, Amazon, Roku, or another third-party platform, you must cancel through that platform, not through Google.
- YouTube TV does not offer a pause option — you either have an active subscription or you do not, so cancellation is the only way to stop charges.
- You can reactivate your subscription later using the same Google Account, and your saved shows and preferences will still be there.
Cancel through your Google Account
Open a web browser and go to tv.youtube.com, then sign in with the Google Account you use for YouTube TV. Click your profile picture in the top right corner and select "Settings." In the left menu, click "Membership and billing." You will see your current plan and billing date. Click "Cancel membership" and confirm your choice on the screen that appears.
YouTube TV will ask you why you are cancelling — this is optional feedback and does not affect the cancellation. After you confirm, your subscription ends when ready and you will no longer see YouTube TV content. Your billing stops right away, and you will not be charged again.
If you prefer to cancel on your phone or tablet, open the YouTube TV app, tap your profile picture, select "Settings," then "Membership and billing," and follow the same steps. The process is identical on Android and iOS.
Cancel if you subscribed through Apple, Amazon, or Roku
If you signed up for YouTube TV through the Apple App Store, Amazon Prime Video Channels, or Roku, you must cancel through that platform — cancelling in your Google Account settings will not work. YouTube TV has no control over these subscriptions once they are set up through a third party.
Apple: Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad, tap your name at the top, select "Subscriptions," find YouTube TV, and tap "Cancel Subscription." On a Mac, open System Settings, click your name, select "Subscriptions," and cancel from there. You can also cancel through the App Store on any Apple device.
Amazon Prime Video Channels: Sign into your Amazon account on a web browser, go to "Your Account," select "Prime Video," then "Manage Your Prime Video Channels," find YouTube TV, and click "Cancel Channel." On the Prime Video app, go to your profile, select "Subscriptions," find YouTube TV, and cancel from there.
Roku: Open the Roku app or go to roku.com, sign in, select "Subscriptions," find YouTube TV, and click "Cancel." You can also cancel directly on your Roku device by going to Settings, then Subscriptions, then YouTube TV, then Cancel.
What happens to your content and account after cancellation
Once you cancel, you lose access to all YouTube TV features — live TV, on-demand shows, cloud DVR, and your library of saved programs. You cannot watch anything that was exclusive to YouTube TV, though you keep access to regular YouTube if you have a separate YouTube account.
Your Google Account itself remains active. If you decide to resubscribe later, you can sign back in and your saved shows, preferences, and watchlist will still be there. YouTube TV does not delete your account data when you cancel.
You will not receive a refund for the current billing period, even if you cancel a day after your billing date. YouTube TV does not prorate refunds or offer credits toward future months.
What to do if cancellation does not work
If you click "Cancel membership" and nothing happens, or if you see an error message, try clearing your browser's cache and cookies, then sign back in and try again. If you are using the YouTube TV app, try signing out completely, closing the app, and signing back in before attempting cancellation.
If you subscribed through a third-party platform and cancellation fails there, contact that platform's support — Apple Support, Amazon Customer Service, or Roku Support — rather than YouTube. They control the subscription on their end.
If you subscribed directly through Google and still cannot cancel after clearing your cache, you can contact YouTube TV support through the Help section in your account settings. Have your Google Account email address and billing information ready.
Reactivating your subscription later
If you change your mind after cancelling, you can restart your YouTube TV subscription at any time by signing into your Google Account and selecting "Get YouTube TV" or "Restart membership" from the membership settings page. You will be charged for the new billing period starting the day you reactivate.
Your saved shows and preferences are preserved for at least a few months after cancellation, so you do not lose your library when ready. However, YouTube TV does not may provide how long this data stays available, so if you plan to return, reactivate sooner rather than later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pause my YouTube TV subscription instead of cancelling?
No. YouTube TV does not offer a pause feature. You either have an active subscription or you do not. If you want to stop paying temporarily, cancellation is the only option. You can reactivate whenever you want, and your saved content will still be there.
Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?
No. YouTube TV does not refund unused portions of your billing period. If you cancel on the 15th of a month and your billing date is the 1st, you have already paid for the full month and will not receive money back. Your access stops when ready upon cancellation.
What if my credit card was declined and I want to cancel instead of updating payment?
You can still cancel through your membership settings even if your payment method failed. YouTube TV will not charge you again once you cancel. If you want to keep the service, update your payment method in the billing section before the next billing cycle.
Do I need to cancel through YouTube if I cancel through Apple or Amazon?
No. Cancel only through the platform where you subscribed. If you subscribed through Apple, cancel through Apple. If you subscribed through Google directly, cancel through Google. Cancelling in both places will not speed up the process and may cause confusion.
Can I transfer my YouTube TV subscription to a different Google Account?
No. Subscriptions are tied to the Google Account that created them. If you want to use a different account, cancel the current subscription and start a new one with the other account. Your saved shows will not transfer between accounts.