Cancel YouTube TV through your account settings

To cancel YouTube TV, sign into your Google account on any device, go to your YouTube TV membership page, and select the option to cancel. The process takes about two minutes. YouTube TV will stop charging you at the end of your current billing cycle — you keep access until that date arrives, then your account closes.

You do not need to call anyone or contact customer support to cancel. The entire transaction happens in your account settings online. If you signed up through a third-party platform like Apple App Store or Google Play, you may need to cancel through that platform instead of YouTube TV's website, depending on how your payment method is connected.

After you cancel, YouTube TV sends a confirmation email to the address on your Google account. Keep this email as proof of cancellation in case you are charged again by mistake. If you are charged after cancellation, contact Google support with the confirmation email and your billing statement.

Key Takeaways

  • YouTube TV cancellation happens in your account settings and takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, not immediately.
  • If you subscribed through Apple App Store or Google Play, you must cancel through that app or platform, not through YouTube TV's website.
  • You keep full access to YouTube TV until your billing cycle ends, even after you cancel.
  • YouTube TV sends a confirmation email when you cancel; save this as proof in case of billing errors.
  • Refunds for partial months are not issued; cancellation always takes effect at the end of your current billing period.

Where to find the cancellation option in your account

Log into your Google account and visit tv.youtube.com. Click your profile picture in the top right corner, then select "Settings." Look for "Membership" or "Billing" in the left menu. You should see your current YouTube TV plan listed with a button or link that says "Cancel membership" or "Manage membership." Click that option.

On mobile devices, open the YouTube TV app, tap your profile picture, go to Settings, then Membership. The cancel option appears in the same location. Some phones may require you to use a web browser instead of the app to complete cancellation, depending on your device type.

If you cannot find the cancellation button, you may have signed up through a third party. Check the next section to see if your subscription is tied to Apple, Google Play, or another platform.

Canceling a subscription tied to Apple App Store or Google Play

If you subscribed to YouTube TV through Apple App Store, open the App Store app on your iPhone or iPad, tap your profile picture in the top right, select "Subscriptions," find YouTube TV in the list, and tap "Cancel Subscription." The cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle.

If you subscribed through Google Play on an Android phone, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, go to "Payments and subscriptions," select "Subscriptions," find YouTube TV, and tap "Cancel subscription." Again, the cancellation takes effect at the end of your billing cycle, not immediately.

You can also manage these subscriptions on a computer. For Apple subscriptions, visit appleid.apple.com, sign in, go to "Subscriptions," and cancel YouTube TV from there. For Google Play subscriptions, visit play.google.com, sign in, go to "Payments and subscriptions," then "Subscriptions," and cancel from that page.

What happens to your account after cancellation

Your YouTube TV account remains active and you can watch live TV and recorded shows until the end of your billing cycle. On the day after your billing cycle ends, you lose access to YouTube TV. You cannot watch any content, and the app will prompt you to resubscribe if you try to open it.

Your recordings and watch history are stored for 12 months after cancellation. If you resubscribe within that time, your library and history return. After 12 months, YouTube TV deletes your account data permanently.

You can resubscribe to YouTube TV at any time after cancellation. There is no penalty for canceling and restarting. If you resubscribe within a few days, YouTube TV may offer you a promotional rate or discount, though this is not may provide.

If you are charged after cancellation

Contact Google support immediately with your confirmation email and a screenshot of your billing statement showing the charge. Explain that you canceled on a specific date and should not have been charged. Google can review your account history and issue a refund if the charge was an error.

Refunds typically process within 5 to 10 business days back to your original payment method. If the refund does not appear, follow up with Google support again and provide your case number from the first contact.

If you subscribed through Apple or Google Play, you may also file a dispute through your payment method — your credit card company or bank can reverse the charge if YouTube TV cannot resolve it. Keep all documentation of your cancellation and the erroneous charge.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. YouTube TV does not issue refunds for partial months. Your cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, and you keep full access until that date. If you want to avoid being charged next month, cancel before your next billing date arrives.

Can I pause my YouTube TV subscription instead of canceling?

YouTube TV does not offer a pause or freeze option. You must either keep your subscription active or cancel it. If you think you might return, canceling and resubscribing later is your only option — there is no penalty for doing so.

What if I forgot which platform I used to subscribe?

Try canceling through YouTube TV's website first. If the cancel button does not appear, check your email for the original receipt from YouTube TV. The receipt will show whether you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, or directly. You can also check your payment method's transaction history to see which service processed the charge.

Will I lose my DVR recordings if I cancel?

Your recordings stay in your account for 12 months after cancellation. If you resubscribe within that time, your library returns. After 12 months, YouTube TV deletes all recordings permanently.

How long does it take for YouTube TV to stop charging me?

Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle. If your cycle ends on the 15th and you cancel on the 10th, you are charged through the 15th but not on the 16th. YouTube TV sends a confirmation email showing your final billing date.