How to cancel ESPN+ on any device
To cancel ESPN+, you log into your account on ESPN.com or the ESPN app, go to your account settings, find the subscription section, and select the option to cancel. The exact steps differ slightly depending on whether you subscribed directly through ESPN, through Apple, Amazon, Google Play, or Roku — each platform handles cancellations differently. ESPN will not charge you again after you cancel, but your access continues until the end of your current billing period.
If you subscribed directly through ESPN.com, sign in, click the profile icon in the top right corner, select "Account", then find "Manage Subscription" or "Subscription Details". Look for a "Cancel Subscription" button. If you subscribed through an app store or device platform, you must cancel through that same platform, not through ESPN directly — canceling in one place does not cancel in another.
The cancellation takes effect when ready in your account, but you keep access to ESPN+ content through the end of the billing period you already paid for. If you were charged for the next month before you canceled, ESPN does not refund the difference — you straightforward lose access when that period ends.
Key Takeaways
- Cancellation location depends on where you subscribed: directly on ESPN.com, through Apple, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, or a smart TV platform each require canceling in that specific place.
- You keep access to ESPN+ through the end of your current billing period even after you cancel, so you do not lose service when ready.
- ESPN does not refund unused portions of your subscription if you cancel mid-cycle.
- If you subscribed through a bundle like Disney Bundle, canceling ESPN+ separately may not be possible — you may need to cancel the entire bundle.
Canceling ESPN+ when you subscribed directly through ESPN
Go to ESPN.com and sign in with your email and password. Click the profile icon (usually a circle with your initials or a silhouette) in the top right corner of the page. From the dropdown menu, select "Account".
On your account page, look for a section labeled "Subscription", "Manage Subscription", or "Billing". Click into that section. You should see your current ESPN+ plan listed with details about your next billing date. Below that information, there should be a button that says "Cancel Subscription" or "Cancel Plan". Click it.
ESPN will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may offer you a discount to stay. You can ignore the offer and proceed with cancellation. After you confirm, you will see a message saying your subscription is canceled. Your access continues until the date shown as your "access ends" or "final billing date".
Canceling ESPN+ through Apple, Amazon, Google Play, or other platforms
If you subscribed to ESPN+ through the Apple App Store, you must cancel through Apple, not through ESPN. Open the Apple App Store app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Tap or click your profile icon (usually in the top right), then select "Subscriptions". Find ESPN+ in the list, tap or click it, and select "Cancel Subscription". Confirm the cancellation.
If you subscribed through Amazon Prime Video, open the Prime Video app or website, go to "Account & Lists", select "Your Subscriptions", find ESPN+ in the list, and click "Manage" or "Cancel". Then select "Cancel Subscription" and confirm.
For Google Play, open the Google Play Store app on an Android device, tap your profile icon, select "Payments and subscriptions", then "Subscriptions". Find ESPN+, tap it, and select "Cancel subscription". On a computer, visit play.google.com, sign in, click your profile icon, select "Payments and subscriptions", then "Subscriptions", find ESPN+, and click "Cancel subscription".
If you subscribed through a smart TV platform like Roku, Apple TV, or Fire TV, you cancel through that device's app store or settings menu, not through ESPN directly. The process varies by device, but you are looking for a subscriptions or purchases section where you can manage or cancel ESPN+.
What happens to your account after you cancel
Once you cancel, ESPN+ stops charging you. You will not see a new charge on your next billing date. However, you retain full access to ESPN+ until the end of the billing period you already paid for. If your billing date was the 15th of each month and you cancel on the 20th, you can still watch ESPN+ until the 15th of the next month.
After your access ends, you can no longer stream ESPN+ content. Your account information remains in ESPN's system, so if you decide to resubscribe later, you can sign back in with the same email and password. You will not lose any saved preferences, watchlists, or viewing history.
ESPN does not refund the cost of your current billing period if you cancel before it ends. Some credit card companies or banks offer purchase protection that may cover subscription cancellations, but that is between you and your financial institution — ESPN's policy is no refunds for partial months.
Canceling ESPN+ as part of Disney Bundle
If you subscribed to ESPN+ as part of the Disney Bundle (which includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+), you cannot cancel ESPN+ alone through most platforms. You must cancel the entire bundle, which removes all three services. If you want to keep Disney+ or Hulu but drop ESPN+, you will need to cancel the bundle and then resubscribe to Disney+ and Hulu separately at their individual prices.
To cancel the Disney Bundle, follow the same steps as canceling ESPN+ directly through ESPN.com or your app store. When you select "Cancel Subscription", you are canceling the entire bundle. Some platforms may offer you the option to downgrade to individual services instead of canceling completely — if that option appears, you can choose it to keep the services you want.
Troubleshooting cancellation problems
If you cannot find the cancel button on ESPN.com, make sure you are signed in to the correct account. If you have multiple email addresses associated with ESPN accounts, you may be signed into the wrong one. Sign out completely, then sign back in with the email address you used to subscribe to ESPN+.
If you subscribed through an app store but cannot find ESPN+ in your subscriptions list, the subscription may be under a different email address. Check which email you used to create your app store account (Apple ID, Google account, Amazon account, etc.) and make sure you are signed into that account on the device.
If you see a message saying you cannot cancel or that your subscription is not active, contact ESPN customer service through the ESPN website or app. They can look up your account and explain why cancellation is not available. This sometimes happens if your subscription was already canceled or if there is a billing issue on the account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I lose access to ESPN+ when ready after I cancel?
No. You keep access through the end of your current billing period. If you cancel on the 20th and your next billing date is the 30th, you can watch until the 30th. After that date, you cannot access ESPN+ content.
Can I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?
ESPN does not refund unused portions of your subscription. If you paid for a month and cancel halfway through, you lose that money. Some credit card companies offer purchase protection, but you would need to contact your bank about that.
What if I cancel by mistake?
You can resubscribe at any time by signing back into your ESPN account or through the app store where you originally subscribed. Your account information and viewing history remain saved, so you can pick up where you left off.
If I cancel ESPN+ through Apple, do I need to cancel it on ESPN.com too?
No. Cancel only through the platform where you subscribed. If you subscribed through Apple, cancel through Apple. Canceling in multiple places can cause confusion, but it will not double-cancel your subscription.
Can I pause my ESPN+ subscription instead of canceling?
ESPN does not offer a pause or freeze option. Your choices are to keep the subscription active or cancel it. If you want to stop paying temporarily, you must cancel and resubscribe later.