The fastest way to cancel your YouTube TV subscription is by visiting the YouTube TV Settings page on desktop or mobile, selecting Membership, and choosing Cancel membership. You’ll retain access until your billing cycle ends, and no partial refunds are issued.
Quick facts:
- Where to cancel: YouTube TV Settings > Billing
- Cutoff/notice: Cancel anytime before the next billing date
- Refunds: Not available for partial months (YouTube refund policy)
- Access after cancel: Remains active until the end of the billing period
- Last verified: October 17, 2025
How to cancel YouTube TV subscriptions on desktop
- Go to YouTube TV Settings > Billing and sign in.
- Click your profile picture > Settings > Membership.
- Find your YouTube TV plan and select Cancel membership.
- Follow the on-screen steps and confirm your cancellation.
- You’ll receive an email confirmation once the process is complete.
Steps are the same on desktop and mobile when using a web browser.
How to cancel YouTube TV subscriptions on mobile
Cancel via iOS (Apple App Store)
- Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap your Apple ID name > Subscriptions.
- Choose YouTube TV from the list.
- Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm.
Cancel via Android (Google Play)
- Open the Google Play Store app.
- Tap your profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions.
- Select YouTube TV.
- Tap Cancel subscription and confirm.
Cancel inside the YouTube TV app (if available)
- Open the YouTube TV app.
- Tap your profile picture > Settings > Membership.
- Choose Cancel membership.
- Follow on-screen prompts to confirm.
If you can’t cancel your YouTube TV subscription
- Subscribed through a partner? Cancel via that provider (e.g., Verizon, Roku). See partner billing help.
- Started a trial in an app store? Cancel via Apple or Google, not the YouTube TV website.
- Check your status: Go to YouTube TV Billing to confirm whether it’s active, paused, or canceled.
What happens after you cancel
- Billing stops at the end of your current billing period.
- You can still watch until your next renewal date.
- DVR recordings are stored for 21 days after cancellation if you reactivate.
- You can restart your membership anytime at YouTube TV Settings.
Troubleshooting
- No Cancel option? You may be billed via a third-party like Apple or Google.
- No confirmation email? Check spam or verify under Settings > Membership.
- Refunds? Google doesn’t offer prorated refunds (policy here).
- Regional differences: In some regions, third-party billing or VAT rules may apply.
What are good YouTube TV alternatives
- Hulu + Live TV — great for on-demand and live content. From $76.99/month. Visit Hulu
- Sling TV — budget-friendly, customizable channel packages. From $40/month. Visit Sling
- Fubo — best for sports fans. From $79.99/month. Visit Fubo
- Philo — affordable entertainment and lifestyle channels. From $28/month. Visit Philo
- DirecTV Stream — premium option with regional sports networks. From $79.99/month. Visit DirecTV Stream
