How to cancel YouTube TV

To cancel YouTube TV, sign into your Google Account on any device, go to your account settings, find the YouTube TV membership section, and select the option to cancel. The cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle — you keep access until that date, then your subscription stops. YouTube TV does not charge an early termination fee, so you can cancel whenever you want without penalty.

The exact steps depend on whether you're using a phone, computer, or streaming device, but the cancellation always happens through your Google Account settings, not through the YouTube TV app itself. This matters because some people look for a cancel button in the app and can't find one — that's by design. Google routes all subscription changes through the account page.

Key Takeaways

  • YouTube TV cancellation happens in your Google Account settings under Memberships & Subscriptions, not in the YouTube TV app.
  • Your subscription remains active through the end of your current billing period, so you don't lose access when ready after canceling.
  • YouTube TV charges no cancellation fee or penalty for ending your subscription at any time.
  • If you cancel and later want to rejoin, you can reactivate the same account without losing your library or settings.

Canceling on a computer or phone browser

Open a web browser and go to myaccount.google.com. Sign in with the Google Account connected to your YouTube TV subscription. On the left side menu, click "Payments & subscriptions," then select "Manage subscriptions." You should see YouTube TV listed with your current plan and billing date.

Click on YouTube TV, then look for a button or link that says "Cancel membership" or "Cancel subscription." Click it, and Google will ask you to confirm. You may see a retention offer — a discount or free trial to keep the subscription — but you can decline and proceed with cancellation. Once you confirm, the cancellation is complete, and you'll receive a confirmation email.

Canceling on an Android phone

Open the Google Play Store app. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Manage your Google Play account." Tap the "Payments & subscriptions" tab at the top, then tap "Subscriptions." Find YouTube TV in the list and tap it.

Tap "Cancel subscription" and follow the prompts to confirm. Google may offer you a discount or trial period to stay, but you can skip that and finish canceling. The subscription ends at the end of your billing cycle, and you'll get a confirmation email.

Canceling on an iPhone or iPad

Open the Settings app and tap your name at the top. Select "Subscriptions," then find YouTube TV in the list. Tap it, then tap "Cancel Subscription." Confirm the cancellation when prompted. Your subscription will end on your next billing date.

If you don't see YouTube TV under Subscriptions, it may have been purchased through a different method — for example, through a cable provider or a third-party platform. In that case, you'll need to cancel through that provider's app or website instead.

Canceling through a cable provider or third-party platform

If you signed up for YouTube TV through a cable provider like Dish, Verizon, or Charter, or through a third-party service like Roku, you must cancel through that provider's app or website, not through Google. YouTube TV itself cannot process the cancellation if another company is billing you.

Log into your cable provider's account or the third-party app, find the YouTube TV subscription in your account settings, and look for a cancel or remove option. The exact steps vary by provider. If you're unsure where you signed up, check your billing statement — it will show which company is charging you each month.

What happens after you cancel

You keep full access to YouTube TV until the last day of your current billing cycle. If your billing date is the 15th of the month and you cancel on the 5th, you can still watch until the 15th. After that date, the app will no longer let you sign in, and you'll see a message saying your membership has ended.

Your library of saved shows and recordings is tied to your Google Account. If you reactivate YouTube TV later using the same account, those saved items will still be there. Your DVR recordings are deleted when your subscription ends, but your watch history and preferences remain.

Pausing instead of canceling

YouTube TV does not offer a pause feature that lets you temporarily stop your subscription and resume later without losing access. Your options are to stay subscribed or cancel. If you think you might return within a few months, canceling and reactivating is straightforward — you won't lose your settings or library — so there's no advantage to staying subscribed if you're not using it.

Some people keep their subscription through a low-use period rather than cancel, but YouTube TV does not offer a discounted tier or pause option to make this cheaper. You either pay the full monthly price or cancel.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. YouTube TV does not refund partial months. You keep access through the end of your current billing period, but you won't receive money back for the days you don't use it after canceling. Plan your cancellation for a date close to your billing date if you want to minimize unused time.

Can I cancel and sign back up later without losing my settings?

Yes. Your library, watch history, and preferences are saved to your Google Account. If you cancel and reactivate using the same account, everything will be there. You can cancel and rejoin as many times as you want.

What if I signed up through a promotion or free trial?

Cancel the same way you would for a paid subscription — through your Google Account settings or your provider's app. If you're still in a free trial period, canceling ends the trial when ready, and you won't be charged. If the trial period ends before you cancel, you'll be charged for the first month.

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

No, but the app won't work after your subscription ends. You can leave it installed or delete it — it makes no difference. When you try to open it after cancellation, you'll see a message that your membership has ended and won't be able to watch anything.

How do I cancel if I forgot my Google Account password?

Go to accounts.google.com and click "Forgot password?" Follow Google's steps to reset it using your recovery email or phone number. Once you've reset your password, sign in and cancel through your account settings as usual.