How to cancel ESPN+ on your account

You can cancel ESPN+ directly through your account settings on the ESPN website or app. The cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle — you keep access until that date, then your subscription stops and you are no longer charged.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you subscribed through ESPN.com directly or through a third-party platform like Apple, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, or Roku. If you signed up through one of those platforms, you must cancel through that same platform, not through ESPN itself.

Cancellation is immediate in the sense that it processes right away, but your service continues through the end of the period you already paid for. If you cancel mid-month, you do not receive a refund for the unused portion.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through the same platform where you subscribed — ESPN.com, Apple, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, or Roku — because each handles its own billing.
  • Your access continues until the end of your current billing period; cancellation does not cut you off immediately.
  • ESPN does not refund unused time after you cancel, so you keep your account active through the date you already paid for.
  • If you subscribed as part of a bundle (like Disney Bundle), canceling ESPN+ alone does not affect your other subscriptions.

Canceling ESPN+ if you subscribed directly through ESPN.com

Log into your ESPN account on ESPN.com or open the ESPN app. Go to your account settings or profile menu — this is usually found in the upper right corner or in a menu labeled "Account" or your name.

Look for a section labeled "Subscriptions," "Manage Subscription," or "Billing." Select ESPN+ from the list of active subscriptions. You will see a button or link to cancel; click it and confirm when prompted. ESPN will show you the date your access ends.

After cancellation, you will receive a confirmation email. Keep this for your records in case you are charged again by mistake. You can resubscribe at any time by going back to the same account settings and selecting "Restart Subscription" or by purchasing a new subscription.

Canceling ESPN+ through Apple, Google Play, or other platforms

If you subscribed through your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV, open the Settings app, tap your name, select "Subscriptions," find ESPN+, and tap "Cancel Subscription." On Android devices through Google Play, open the Google Play app, go to "Account," select "Subscriptions," tap ESPN+, and choose "Cancel Subscription."

For Amazon Prime Video, go to "Your Account," select "Prime Video Settings," choose "Manage Your Prime Video Subscription," and click "Cancel Your Subscription." On Roku, go to "Settings," select "Subscriptions," find ESPN+, and choose "Cancel."

Each platform handles the cancellation on its end, so ESPN does not process it through your ESPN.com account. You will receive a confirmation from the platform you used, not from ESPN. Your access ends on the same date as if you had canceled through ESPN directly.

What happens to your account after you cancel

Your ESPN account itself does not disappear. You can still log in and use the free portions of ESPN.com, like reading articles and checking scores. Your ESPN+ subscription simply stops renewing.

If you had set up a profile or saved preferences within ESPN+, those remain in your account. If you resubscribe later, you can pick up where you left off without re-entering that information.

Any recordings or saved content within ESPN+ are no longer available once your subscription ends, so download or note anything you want to keep before the cancellation date arrives.

Canceling a bundle that includes ESPN+

If you subscribed to the Disney Bundle (which includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+), canceling ESPN+ alone removes only that service from your bundle. Your Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions continue unchanged.

To cancel just ESPN+ from a bundle, follow the same steps as canceling a standalone subscription through your platform. The billing system will adjust your monthly charge to reflect the removal of ESPN+ only.

If you want to cancel the entire bundle instead, you can do that through the same account settings, but this will end all three services at once.

Handling billing issues after cancellation

If you are charged after your cancellation date, contact the platform where you subscribed. If you subscribed directly through ESPN.com, contact ESPN customer service through the ESPN website. If you subscribed through Apple, Google, Amazon, or Roku, contact that platform's support team, because they handle the billing.

Keep your cancellation confirmation email as proof that you canceled. Most platforms will refund a charge made after the cancellation date if you can show the confirmation. Request the refund within 30 to 60 days of the erroneous charge for the best chance of approval.

Restarting your ESPN+ subscription later

You can restart ESPN+ at any time by going back to your account settings and selecting "Restart Subscription" or by purchasing a new subscription. There is no penalty for canceling and restarting — you pay only for the months you are actively subscribed.

If you restart through the same platform within a short time, your account information and preferences usually remain intact. If you wait a long time or switch platforms, you may need to set up your profile again, but your viewing history and saved content are typically preserved.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund if I cancel ESPN+ mid-month?

No. ESPN+ does not refund unused time after cancellation. Your access continues through the end of the billing period you already paid for, then stops. If you want to avoid paying for a full month you will not use, cancel on or near your billing date.

Can I cancel ESPN+ without canceling Disney+ or Hulu?

Yes. If you have the Disney Bundle, canceling ESPN+ removes only that service. Your Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions stay active, and your bill adjusts to reflect the lower price. Cancel through the same platform where you subscribed.

What if I subscribed through my cable or phone provider?

If ESPN+ came as part of a package from your cable or phone company, you must cancel through that provider's customer service, not through ESPN or the ESPN app. Call your provider or log into your account with them to remove ESPN+ from your services.

Will I lose my saved shows and preferences if I cancel?

Your ESPN account and profile settings remain in your account after cancellation. If you resubscribe later, your saved content and preferences are usually still there. However, you cannot access ESPN+ content while your subscription is inactive.

How do I know if my cancellation went through?

You will see a confirmation message on screen immediately after clicking cancel, and you will receive a confirmation email from the platform where you subscribed. Check your email (including spam folders) within a few minutes. The confirmation will show the date your access ends.