You can cancel YouTube TV through your account settings on any device, and the process takes about two minutes

YouTube TV lets you stop your subscription at any time without penalty. You do not need to contact customer support unless something goes wrong during the cancellation. The steps differ slightly depending on whether you are using a phone, computer, or streaming device, but the cancellation itself happens in your YouTube account settings, not through YouTube TV itself.

Your access ends at the end of your current billing cycle. If you are charged on the 15th of each month, and you cancel on the 8th, you keep YouTube TV through the 14th. You will not be charged again after that date. YouTube does not refund partial months.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through your Google Account settings under Purchases and Subscriptions, not through the YouTube TV app itself.
  • Your service continues until the end of your current billing period, and you will not be charged after cancellation.
  • The cancellation takes effect when ready in your account, but you can still watch until your billing cycle ends.
  • If you cancel and then change your mind before your billing cycle ends, you can reactivate your subscription without losing access.
  • Cancellation works the same way whether you signed up directly through YouTube or through a third-party platform like Apple, Amazon, or Roku.

Cancel YouTube TV on a Computer or Phone Browser

Go to myaccount.google.com and sign in with the Google Account that pays for YouTube TV. Click Payments and subscriptions in the left menu, then click Manage subscriptions. You will see YouTube TV listed with your next billing date.

Click on YouTube TV. A panel will open showing your plan, billing date, and payment method. At the bottom of this panel, click Cancel subscription. Google will ask you to confirm and may show you a retention offer (a discount to keep the service). You can accept the offer or click Cancel subscription again to proceed without it.

After you confirm, you will see a message saying your subscription has been cancelled. You will receive a confirmation email at the address tied to your Google Account. Your YouTube TV access remains active through the end of your billing cycle.

Cancel YouTube TV on the YouTube TV App

Open the YouTube TV app and tap your profile icon in the top right corner. Tap Settings, then tap Manage subscription. This will open your Google Account settings within the app.

Tap Cancel subscription and confirm your choice. The same retention offers may appear. After you confirm cancellation, you will return to the app, and your subscription status will update to show it is cancelled. You can continue watching until your billing cycle ends.

Cancel YouTube TV on a Streaming Device (Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick, Chromecast)

If you signed up through a streaming device or platform, you may need to cancel through that platform instead of through Google. The steps vary by device.

Roku: Go to your Roku account online at my.roku.com, sign in, click Manage your subscriptions, find YouTube TV, and click Cancel.

Apple TV or iPhone: Open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, find YouTube TV, and tap Cancel Subscription.

Amazon Fire Stick or Amazon account: Go to amazon.com, sign in, go to Your Account, click Memberships and Subscriptions, find YouTube TV, and click Cancel subscription.

Google TV or Android TV: Open the Google Play Store app, tap your profile icon, tap Manage subscriptions, find YouTube TV, and tap Cancel subscription.

If you are unsure which platform you signed up through, check your billing statement or confirmation email. It will show whether the charge came from Google, Apple, Amazon, Roku, or another service.

What Happens After You Cancel

Your YouTube TV app will remain on your device, but you will not be able to open it or watch any content after your billing cycle ends. You will not receive a refund for the remainder of your current billing period. If you have a family plan with multiple members, cancelling the subscription removes access for everyone on that plan.

If you change your mind before your billing cycle ends, you can reactivate your subscription by going back to your Google Account settings and clicking Reactivate next to YouTube TV. You will not lose any of your saved shows, recordings, or preferences. Reactivation takes effect when ready.

If Cancellation Is Not Working

If the Cancel subscription button does not appear, or if you see an error message, try these steps: First, make sure you are signed into the correct Google Account — the one that actually pays for YouTube TV. If you have multiple Google Accounts, check your billing statement to confirm which one is charged.

Clear your browser cache and cookies, then try again. If you are using the YouTube TV app, try signing out and signing back in. If you signed up through a third-party platform like Apple or Amazon, make sure you are cancelling through that platform, not through Google.

If you still cannot cancel, go to support.google.com/youtubetv and click Contact us. Google support can cancel the subscription on your behalf, though response times vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund if I cancel in the middle of a billing cycle?

No. YouTube TV does not refund partial months. Your service continues through the end of your current billing period, and you will not be charged after that date. If you want to minimize the unused time, cancel as close to your next billing date as possible.

Can I pause my YouTube TV subscription instead of cancelling?

YouTube TV does not offer a pause feature. You must either keep the subscription active or cancel it. If you think you might return, cancelling is the same as pausing — you can reactivate at any time and your saved shows and preferences will still be there.

What happens to my recordings and saved shows when I cancel?

Your recordings and saved shows are deleted when your subscription ends. If you reactivate before your billing cycle ends, they will still be there. If you reactivate after your billing cycle ends, your library will be empty.

If I cancel, can I sign up again later?

Yes. You can cancel and sign up again whenever you want. There is no waiting period or penalty. Your new subscription will start fresh with a new billing date.

Do I need to uninstall the YouTube TV app after I cancel?

No, but you can if you want. The app will straightforward stop working after your billing cycle ends. Uninstalling it frees up storage space on your device, but it is not required.