YouTube TV cancellation works through your Google Account settings, not through the YouTube TV app itself

To cancel YouTube TV, you sign into your Google Account on a web browser, go to your purchases and subscriptions, find YouTube TV, 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. You will not be charged again after cancellation is complete.

The process takes about two minutes. You do not need to contact customer support unless something goes wrong, and there is no penalty for canceling. If you change your mind later, you can restart the subscription using the same Google Account.

Key Takeaways

  • YouTube TV cancellation happens in your Google Account settings on a web browser, not in the app or on your TV device.
  • Your subscription remains active until the end of your current billing period, so you can still watch after you cancel.
  • You will receive a confirmation email once cancellation is complete, which you should keep as a record.
  • If you restart YouTube TV later using the same Google Account, your saved shows and preferences may still be there.

Step-by-step cancellation process

Open a web browser and go to myaccount.google.com. Sign in with the Google Account connected to your YouTube TV subscription. This must be done on a computer or phone browser — the YouTube TV app does not have a cancellation option.

Once you are signed in, look for the menu on the left side and select Subscriptions. You will see a list of all active subscriptions tied to that Google Account. Find YouTube TV in the list and click on it. Select the option that says Cancel subscription or Manage subscription, then choose cancel. Confirm the cancellation when prompted.

Google will send a confirmation email to the address associated with your Google Account. Check your inbox and spam folder for this email. Keep it as proof that you canceled, in case you are charged again by mistake.

What happens to your account after cancellation

Your YouTube TV service continues until the last day of your current billing cycle. If you were charged on the 15th of the month, your access ends on the 14th of the following month. You can watch live TV and your saved shows for the entire remaining period — cancellation does not cut off access immediately.

After your billing cycle ends, you will no longer be able to watch YouTube TV. Your saved shows, preferences, and DVR recordings are deleted after a set period. If you restart your subscription later, you will start fresh with a new library and settings.

If you are charged after cancellation

If you see a charge on your credit card or bank account after your subscription should have ended, contact Google Support through your Google Account. Go to myaccount.google.com, select Payments & subscriptions, then Billing issues. Describe the charge and request a refund. Google typically processes refund requests within 5 to 10 business days.

Keep your cancellation confirmation email and any billing statements showing the unwanted charge. These documents help speed up the refund process. If Google does not respond within two weeks, you can also dispute the charge with your bank or credit card company.

Restarting YouTube TV after cancellation

If you want to restart YouTube TV, sign back into the same Google Account and go to myaccount.google.com. Select Subscriptions and look for YouTube TV. You should see an option to restart or resubscribe. Click it and confirm your payment method. Your subscription will restart on the next billing cycle.

When you restart, you will be charged the current price for YouTube TV, which may be different from what you paid before. Some promotional rates or discounts you had may no longer be available. Check the price before you confirm the restart.

Canceling from a TV device or the YouTube TV app

The YouTube TV app on your phone, tablet, or TV does not have a cancellation option. You must use a web browser and your Google Account to cancel. If you try to find a cancel button in the app, you will only find options to manage your account or contact support — neither of these will cancel your subscription.

This is intentional on Google's part: the app is designed to let you watch, not to let you leave. Always go through your Google Account settings on a computer or phone browser to cancel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel YouTube TV immediately, or do I have to wait until the end of my billing cycle?

You can cancel immediately, but your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle. You will not be charged again after that date. If you want to stop watching right away, you can cancel now and simply not use the service for the remaining days.

Will I lose my saved shows and DVR recordings when I cancel?

Yes. Your saved shows and DVR recordings are deleted after your subscription ends. If you restart YouTube TV later, you will start with an empty library. Download or record anything you want to keep before your subscription ends.

What if I forgot which Google Account my YouTube TV subscription is on?

Go to tv.youtube.com and try signing in with each Google Account you use. When you sign in with the correct account, you will see your YouTube TV home screen. Once you confirm the right account, go to myaccount.google.com to cancel from there.

Can I cancel YouTube TV if I am in the middle of a promotional offer or trial?

Yes. Canceling during a trial or promotional period ends your subscription immediately after that period ends — you will not be charged the regular price. Your access continues through the end of the trial or promotion, then stops.

Do I need to cancel my payment method after I cancel YouTube TV?

No. Canceling your YouTube TV subscription removes it from your active subscriptions, so Google will not charge you again. Your payment method stays on file for other Google services if you use them. You can remove it separately if you want to.