You can cancel YouTube TV through your account settings on any device, and the process takes about two minutes

To cancel, sign into your YouTube TV account, go to Settings, select your membership, and choose "Cancel membership." YouTube TV will stop charging you at the end of your current billing cycle — you keep access until that date. If you cancel mid-cycle, you do not get a refund for the unused portion of that month.

The exact steps vary slightly depending on whether you are on a phone, computer, or TV device, but the Settings menu is the starting point on all of them. You can also cancel through the Google Play Store or Apple App Store if you subscribed through those platforms, though the result is the same.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through YouTube TV Settings on any device by selecting your membership and choosing "Cancel membership."
  • Your service continues through the end of your current billing cycle, even after you cancel.
  • If you subscribed through Google Play or the Apple App Store, you must cancel through that platform instead of the YouTube TV app.
  • YouTube TV does not refund unused days in your current billing period.
  • You can reactivate your membership at any time by signing back in and selecting "Restart membership."

Canceling on a Computer or Phone

Open YouTube TV in a web browser or the mobile app and sign in with your Google account. Tap or click the profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Settings." Look for "Membership" or "Billing" — the exact label depends on your device — and select it.

You will see your current plan and billing date. Select "Cancel membership" or "Cancel subscription." YouTube TV will ask you to confirm and may show you a retention offer (a discount to stay). You can accept the offer or proceed with cancellation. Once confirmed, you will receive an email confirming the cancellation, and your access ends on the last day of your billing cycle.

Canceling on a TV Device

On a TV, sign into YouTube TV and navigate to your profile icon using your remote. Select "Settings," then find "Membership" or "Account." Choose "Cancel membership" and confirm your choice on the screen. The process is the same as on other devices — your service continues through the end of your billing period.

If you cannot find these options on your TV app, try canceling through a phone or computer instead. Some TV devices have older app versions that do not include the cancellation option directly in the app.

If You Subscribed Through Google Play or Apple App Store

If you signed up for YouTube TV through the Google Play Store (on Android) or the Apple App Store (on iPhone or iPad), you must cancel through that platform, not through the YouTube TV app itself. Canceling only in the YouTube TV app will not stop the charges.

On Android, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, select "Payments and subscriptions," then "Subscriptions." Find YouTube TV and tap "Cancel subscription." On iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app, tap your name, select "Subscriptions," find YouTube TV, and tap "Cancel Subscription." Follow the prompts to confirm.

What Happens After You Cancel

Your YouTube TV account remains active until the last day of your current billing cycle. You can watch all channels and use all features normally during this time. On the day after your billing cycle ends, you will lose access to YouTube TV.

If you change your mind before your access ends, you can restart your membership by signing back into YouTube TV and selecting "Restart membership." You will be charged on your next billing date. If you restart after your access has already ended, you will be charged immediately.

Pausing Your Membership Instead of Canceling

YouTube TV offers a pause option that stops charges for up to three months without canceling your account. To pause, go to Settings, select your membership, and choose "Pause membership" if that option appears. This keeps your account and preferences saved, so you can resume without setting up again.

Pausing is useful if you plan to return within a few months. After three months, your membership automatically restarts and you are charged again. You can pause multiple times, but there are limits to how often you can do this in a year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund if I cancel mid-cycle?

No. YouTube TV charges monthly and does not refund unused days. If you cancel on the 15th of a month and your billing cycle runs from the 1st to the 30th, you lose access on the 30th but do not get a refund for the remaining 15 days. Plan your cancellation date accordingly if this matters to you.

Can I cancel over the phone or through customer service?

YouTube TV does not have a phone support line for cancellations. You must cancel through your account settings online, in the app, or through your app store. If you are having trouble accessing your account, you can contact Google Support through the YouTube TV Help Center.

What if I subscribed through a family plan or shared account?

Only the person who started the membership can cancel it. If you are a family member on someone else's plan, ask the account owner to cancel. If you want to remove yourself from a family plan but keep the plan active for others, that is not possible — canceling the membership ends it for everyone.

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

Your library and watch history remain tied to your Google account. If you restart your membership later, your saved shows and preferences will still be there. However, you cannot access them while your membership is canceled.

How do I know if my cancellation went through?

Check your email for a cancellation confirmation from YouTube TV. You can also sign into your account and check Settings — if cancellation was successful, you will see "Restart membership" instead of "Cancel membership." Your billing statement will also show no charge on your next billing date.