How to cancel YouTube TV

You can cancel YouTube TV through your account settings on any device where you're signed in. The process takes about two minutes: go to your account, find the YouTube TV membership section, and select the option to cancel. YouTube TV stops charging you at the end of your current billing cycle, not when ready, so you'll keep access until that date arrives.

You don't need to contact customer support or call anyone to cancel. The cancellation happens entirely through the YouTube TV app or website. If you signed up through a third-party platform like the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, you may need to cancel through that platform instead of through YouTube TV directly.

Key Takeaways

  • YouTube TV cancellation is done through your account settings and takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, not when ready.
  • If you subscribed through Google Play Store or Apple App Store, you must cancel through that platform, not through YouTube TV itself.
  • You keep full access to YouTube TV until your billing cycle ends, even after you've submitted a cancellation request.
  • YouTube TV does not charge a cancellation fee, and you can restart your subscription at any time if you change your mind.

Cancelling through the YouTube TV website

Sign in to your YouTube account at youtube.com and click your profile picture in the top right corner. Select "Purchases and memberships" from the menu. Find YouTube TV in the list and click "Manage membership." On the membership page, scroll down and click "Cancel membership."

YouTube TV will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may show you a retention offer—a discount or free trial period to keep your subscription. You can accept the offer or proceed with cancellation. After you confirm, you'll see a message stating when your access ends. This date is the last day you can watch YouTube TV with your current subscription.

Cancelling through the YouTube TV app

Open the YouTube TV app on your phone, tablet, or streaming device and tap your profile picture in the top right. Select "Purchases and memberships" or "Settings," depending on your device. Tap "YouTube TV membership" and then "Manage membership." Scroll to find the cancellation option and tap it.

The app will confirm your cancellation and show your final access date. The steps are the same across Android phones, iPhones, tablets, and most streaming devices like Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV. If you're using a smart TV with YouTube TV built in, you may need to go through your TV's settings menu instead.

Cancelling a subscription from Google Play Store or Apple App Store

If you subscribed to YouTube TV through Google Play Store on an Android device, open the Play Store app and tap your profile icon. Go to "Payments and subscriptions," then "Subscriptions," and find YouTube TV. Tap "Cancel subscription" and confirm.

If you subscribed through Apple App Store on an iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app and tap your name at the top. Select "Subscriptions" and find YouTube TV. Tap it and select "Cancel Subscription." You cannot cancel an App Store subscription through YouTube TV's website or app—you must use the App Store itself. The same applies to Google Play Store subscriptions.

What happens after you cancel

Your YouTube TV account remains active until the end of your billing cycle. If you were charged on the 15th of each month, and you cancel on the 20th, you'll have access through the 14th of the next month. YouTube TV will not refund the portion of the month you don't use.

After your access ends, your saved shows, recordings, and preferences are deleted. If you restart your subscription later, you'll start fresh with an empty library. Your YouTube account itself is not affected—you can still use YouTube, Gmail, and other Google services normally.

Restarting your YouTube TV subscription

You can restart YouTube TV at any time by signing back into your account and selecting "Restart membership" or "Get YouTube TV" from the membership page. There is no waiting period or penalty for restarting. YouTube TV will charge you on the date you restart, and you'll have a new billing cycle from that point forward.

If you cancelled because of a retention offer you didn't accept, that offer may no longer be available when you restart. YouTube TV sometimes shows different offers to returning subscribers, but these vary and are not may provide.

Troubleshooting cancellation problems

If the cancellation button doesn't appear or you get an error message, make sure you're signed into the correct Google account—the one you used to subscribe to YouTube TV. If you have multiple Google accounts, you may be looking at the wrong one. Sign out completely and sign back in with the email address you use for YouTube TV.

If you subscribed through a third-party platform and the cancellation button still doesn't appear in YouTube TV's settings, you likely need to cancel through that platform instead. Check your email receipts to see where the charge comes from each month—that's where you need to cancel. If you're still stuck, YouTube TV has a help center at support.google.com/youtubetv where you can search for your specific issue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund if I cancel YouTube TV mid-cycle?

No. YouTube TV does not refund unused portions of your subscription. If you cancel on the 20th but your billing cycle runs through the 30th, you keep access through the 30th but receive no refund for those 10 days. You only pay once per billing cycle, regardless of when you cancel.

Can I pause my YouTube TV subscription instead of cancelling?

YouTube TV does not offer a pause feature. Your options are to keep your subscription active or cancel it. If you think you might return, cancelling costs nothing and you can restart whenever you want without penalty.

What if I cancel but still see a charge on my credit card?

If you cancelled before your billing date, you may see one final charge for the current cycle—this is normal and expected. After that charge posts, no more charges should appear. If you see charges after your access has ended, contact YouTube TV support to investigate.

Will I lose my YouTube TV recordings if I cancel?

Yes. All your saved shows and recordings are deleted when your subscription ends. They cannot be recovered after cancellation. If there are shows you want to keep, read or record them before your access expires.

Can someone else use my YouTube TV account after I cancel?

No. Once you cancel, the account is inactive and cannot be used by anyone until you restart it yourself. The person who originally set up the account is the only one who can restart it.