You can cancel YouTube TV from a web browser, and Android users can also manage their membership through the YouTube TV app. iPhone and iPad users need to use a computer or mobile browser instead of the iOS app. You won’t pay a cancellation fee, and your access normally continues until the end of your current payment period.
Here’s how to cancel YouTube TV, what happens afterward, and when pausing or switching to a cheaper plan may make more sense.
Quick Answer: How to Cancel YouTube TV
Go to YouTube TV in a web browser, select your profile photo, then choose:
Settings → Membership → Manage → Cancel membership → Cancel
You can cancel at any time. Your access normally continues until the end of your current payment or free-trial period.
Step-by-Step Cancellation Instructions
The cancellation process is similar across devices, but iPhone and iPad users need to complete it through a web browser.
On a Computer
- Go to tv.youtube.com in a web browser.
- Select your profile photo.
- Go to Settings > Membership.
- Select Manage.
- Select Cancel membership.
- Select Cancel to confirm.
On Android
You can manage your YouTube TV membership through the YouTube TV app or a web browser.
- Open YouTube TV.
- Select your profile photo.
- Go to Settings > Membership.
- Select Manage.
- Select Cancel membership.
- Confirm the cancellation.
YouTube TV’s official cancellation instructions use the same Settings > Membership > Manage > Cancel membership path.
- Read more: Cancel YouTube TV
On iPhone or iPad
YouTube TV’s official instructions direct iPhone and iPad users to use a computer or mobile web browser.
- Open Safari or another mobile browser.
- Go to tv.youtube.com.
- Select your profile photo.
- Go to Settings > Membership.
- Tap Manage.
- Select Cancel membership and confirm.
What Happens After You Cancel YouTube TV?
Canceling YouTube TV normally does not end your access immediately. You can continue using the service until the end of your current payment or free-trial period.
After your payment period ends:
- You lose access to YouTube TV.
- You lose access to add-on networks.
- You cannot add new networks without an active membership.
- Recorded programs in your library expire after 21 days.
- YouTube TV saves your library preferences if you decide to sign up again.
- If you restart your membership, you may not qualify for promotional pricing.
- You may not have access to previous recordings.
If you have recordings you want to watch, use them before the post-cancellation access period ends.
Does YouTube TV Charge a Cancellation Fee?
No. YouTube TV says you can cancel at any time, and its current plan information states there are no annual contracts or cancellation fees.
Your normal subscription payment continues to cover access through the applicable payment period.
Refunds: What to Expect
YouTube TV does not provide refunds or credits for partial billing periods. If you cancel partway through a billing cycle, you normally keep access until the end of that billing period rather than receiving a prorated refund.
There is an exception if features included with your membership are defective or don’t perform as stated. In that situation, you can contact YouTube TV support to request a refund. If the refund is granted, your access ends immediately.
If you subscribe through a mobile carrier or internet provider, that provider’s billing and refund policies may apply.
Pause YouTube TV Instead of Canceling
If you only want to take a temporary break, pausing may be a better option than canceling.
YouTube TV allows eligible memberships to be paused for 4 weeks to 6 months. The pause takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle.
While your membership is paused:
- You lose access to YouTube TV.
- You cannot record new programs.
- Previously recorded programs are saved during the paused period.
- Recordings remain subject to YouTube TV’s standard nine-month expiration period.
- When the pause ends, your membership automatically resumes.
- You are then charged at your normal monthly price.
To pause your membership, go to:
Profile photo → Settings → Membership → Manage → Pause membership
If you expect to return within a few months, pausing can be more convenient than canceling and starting over.
Remove Add-Ons Without Canceling YouTube TV
If your main goal is to reduce your bill, you may not need to cancel your entire membership.
YouTube TV lets you remove individual add-on networks from the Membership section while keeping the base membership active.
To remove an add-on:
- Go to tv.youtube.com in a web browser.
- Select your profile photo.
- Go to Settings > Membership.
- Select Cancel next to the network you want to remove.
- Select Yes, Cancel to confirm.
This can make sense if you only want to eliminate an expensive sports or entertainment add-on.
Switch to a Cheaper YouTube TV Plan
If the monthly price is the main reason you’re considering cancellation, compare YouTube TV’s other plans before leaving.
As of August 2026, YouTube TV’s official plan page lists these standard monthly prices:
- YouTube TV: $82.99/month
- Sports: $64.99/month
- Sports + News: $71.99/month
- Sports + Entertainment: $71.99/month
- Sports + News + Family: $77.99/month
- Sports + Entertainment + Family: $77.99/month
- Entertainment: $54.99/month
- News + Entertainment: $62.99/month
- News + Entertainment + Family: $69.99/month
YouTube TV is also currently advertising promotional rates for eligible new subscribers. For example, its main plan is currently advertised at $67.99/month for the first three months before returning to the standard $82.99/month price. Promotional offers have eligibility requirements and expiration dates.
If your goal is to spend less, compare your current plan and add-ons with the available alternatives before canceling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does canceling YouTube TV cost anything?
No. YouTube TV allows you to cancel at any time, and its current plan information states there are no cancellation fees or annual contracts.
Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?
Usually no. YouTube TV does not provide refunds or credits for partial billing periods. Your access normally continues until the end of the payment period.
Can I cancel YouTube TV from my iPhone app?
Use a computer or mobile web browser. YouTube TV’s official iPhone and iPad instructions direct users to the web rather than the iOS app for cancellation.
Can I cancel YouTube TV from Android?
Yes. You can manage your YouTube TV membership through the Android app or a web browser. The cancellation path is Settings > Membership > Manage > Cancel membership.
What’s the difference between pausing and canceling?
Pausing temporarily stops your membership for 4 weeks to 6 months. You lose access while paused, but existing recordings are saved during the pause, subject to the normal nine-month expiration period. Your membership automatically resumes when the pause ends.
Canceling ends your membership at the end of your current payment period. After that, recorded programs expire after 21 days.
Will I lose my DVR recordings if I cancel?
Not immediately. You can continue using YouTube TV until the end of your payment period. After that, recorded programs in your library expire after 21 days.
Can I remove an add-on without canceling YouTube TV?
Yes. You can remove individual add-on networks without canceling the base YouTube TV membership.
Can I switch to a cheaper YouTube TV plan instead of canceling?
Yes. YouTube TV currently offers several specialized plans, including Sports, Entertainment, News + Entertainment, and multiple combinations. The listed standard prices range from $54.99 to $77.99 per month for these alternative plans.
