How to cancel ESPN+ on your account

You can cancel ESPN+ directly through your account settings on the ESPN website or app. The process takes a few minutes and stops your subscription at the end of your current billing cycle — you keep access until that date, then the service turns off automatically.

On the ESPN website, sign into your account, go to Account Settings, find the Subscriptions section, and select the option to cancel ESPN+. On the ESPN app for phone or tablet, open your profile menu, tap Account, then Subscriptions, and choose to cancel. On Roku, Apple TV, or Fire TV, you may need to cancel through that device's app store instead of through ESPN directly — the steps differ by platform.

After you confirm cancellation, you will receive an email confirming the date your access ends. Write down that date so you know when to expect the service to stop working.

Key Takeaways

  • You cancel ESPN+ through your ESPN account settings, not by calling customer service or contacting ESPN by email.
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, so you keep watching until that date arrives.
  • If you subscribed through an app store like Apple's App Store or Google Play, you may need to cancel through that store's settings instead of ESPN's website.
  • ESPN will send you a confirmation email with the exact date your access ends.
  • If you cancel by mistake, you can resubscribe at any time, though you will not get a refund for time already paid.

Cancelling through the ESPN website

Sign into ESPN.com with your username and password. Click on your profile icon or name in the top right corner and select Account. Look for a Subscriptions or Billing section — the exact label varies depending on your account type.

Find ESPN+ in the list of active subscriptions and click the option to manage or cancel it. ESPN will show you the date your current billing cycle ends and ask you to confirm the cancellation. Once you confirm, the subscription stops at that date.

Cancelling through the ESPN app

Open the ESPN app on your phone or tablet and tap the menu icon (usually three horizontal lines) or your profile picture. Select Account or Settings, then Subscriptions. Find ESPN+ and tap the option to cancel or manage your subscription.

The app will show your current billing date and ask you to confirm. After you confirm, you will see a message saying your subscription is set to cancel on a specific date. You can still watch ESPN+ until that date passes.

Cancelling if you subscribed through an app store

If you signed up for ESPN+ through the Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore, or another third-party platform, you must cancel through that store's settings, not through ESPN directly. ESPN cannot process the cancellation on their end if the subscription is tied to the app store.

On Apple devices, open the Settings app, tap your name, select Subscriptions, find ESPN+, and tap Cancel Subscription. On Android, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, go to Payments and Subscriptions, select Subscriptions, find ESPN+, and tap Cancel Subscription. On Amazon Fire devices, open the Appstore, tap the menu, go to Subscriptions, find ESPN+, and select Cancel.

What happens after you cancel

Your ESPN+ account remains active until the end of your billing cycle. You can continue watching all ESPN+ content, including live sports, original shows, and on-demand programs, right up until that final date. After midnight on your cancellation date, the app will no longer let you sign in, and you will lose access to all ESPN+ content.

If you have other ESPN products bundled with ESPN+ — such as Hulu or Disney+ — cancelling ESPN+ does not affect those services. Only ESPN+ stops working. If you want to cancel the entire bundle, you need to cancel the bundle itself, not just ESPN+ alone.

Resubscribing after cancellation

You can resubscribe to ESPN+ at any time after your cancellation takes effect. Your old account information and watchlist remain in your ESPN account, so you will not lose your history or preferences. However, ESPN does not refund the portion of your subscription you already paid, even if you cancel partway through a billing cycle.

If you cancelled close to your billing date and want to avoid paying for another full month, wait until after your access ends before resubscribing. If you resubscribe before your cancellation date takes effect, you will be charged immediately for a new billing cycle.

Troubleshooting cancellation problems

If you cannot find the cancel option in your account settings, log out completely and log back in. Sometimes the interface does not refresh properly until you sign out and in again. If the cancel button still does not appear, try using a different web browser or clearing your browser's cache.

If you subscribed through a bundle (such as the Disney Bundle that includes Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+), you may not be able to cancel ESPN+ alone through ESPN's website. Instead, you need to go to the Disney Bundle management page or contact the platform where you purchased the bundle. Cancelling the entire bundle will stop all three services at once.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. ESPN does not refund unused portions of your subscription. If you cancel on the 15th of a month but your billing cycle runs through the 30th, you keep access through the 30th but do not receive a refund for those final 15 days.

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

No. Your ESPN account, watchlist, and viewing history stay in your account even after you cancel. If you resubscribe later, all your saved content and preferences will be there.

Can I cancel ESPN+ if it is part of the Disney Bundle?

You cannot cancel just ESPN+ if you have the Disney Bundle. You can only cancel the entire bundle, which stops Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ all at once. If you want to keep Hulu or Disney+ but drop ESPN+, you need to cancel the bundle and then resubscribe to the services you want separately.

What if I subscribed through my cable or phone provider?

If ESPN+ came as part of a package from your cable, satellite, or phone provider, you cannot cancel it through ESPN's website. Contact your provider directly and ask them to remove ESPN+ from your account. Your provider controls the billing and cancellation for bundled services.

Can I pause my subscription instead of cancelling?

ESPN does not offer a pause or freeze option. Your only choices are to keep the subscription active or cancel it. If you want to stop paying temporarily, you must cancel and then resubscribe when you are ready to use the service again.