Cancel a Twitch subscription directly from your account settings

To cancel a Twitch subscription, log into your account, go to your Creator Dashboard or Settings, find the Subscriptions section, and select the channel you want to unsubscribe from. Click the option to cancel or unsubscribe — the exact wording depends on whether you subscribed to a channel or bought a Twitch Prime membership. The cancellation takes effect immediately, though you keep access through the end of your current billing cycle.

If you subscribed through a mobile app (iOS or Android), you will need to cancel through that platform's payment system instead of Twitch itself. On iPhone, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions and find Twitch. On Android, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, go to Payments and Subscriptions > Subscriptions, and select Twitch.

Cancelling does not delete your account or remove you from the channel — you simply stop paying the monthly fee and lose the perks that came with that subscription tier (like ad-free viewing or channel emotes). You can resubscribe at any time.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into Twitch, go to Settings or Creator Dashboard, find Subscriptions, and click cancel on the channel you want to leave.
  • If you subscribed through your phone's app store, cancel through that app's subscription settings, not through Twitch.
  • Cancellation takes effect right away, but you keep access through the end of your current billing period.
  • Cancelling a subscription does not close your Twitch account or unfollow the channel.
  • You can resubscribe to the same channel whenever you want.

Where to find subscriptions on desktop

On a computer, the fastest route is your account menu. Click your profile icon in the top right corner of Twitch.tv, then select Settings. In the left sidebar, click Subscriptions. You will see a list of every channel you currently pay to subscribe to, along with the subscription tier and next billing date for each one.

Next to each subscription, you will see a button or menu option — usually labeled "Manage" or with three dots. Click it and select Cancel Subscription or Unsubscribe. Twitch will ask you to confirm. Once you confirm, the cancellation is final for that channel.

If you do not see any subscriptions listed, you may not have any active paid subscriptions. Free channel memberships (if Twitch has rolled those out in your region) work differently and do not appear in this section.

Cancelling subscriptions bought through your phone

Subscriptions bought through the Twitch mobile app are tied to your device's payment system, not to Twitch directly. This means you cannot cancel them through Twitch settings — you have to cancel through Apple, Google, or Amazon, depending on your device.

On iPhone or iPad: Open Settings, tap your name at the top, select Subscriptions, find Twitch in the list, and tap it. Then tap Cancel Subscription. Apple will ask you to confirm and may offer you a discount to keep the subscription — you can decline and proceed with cancellation.

On Android: Open Google Play, tap your profile icon in the top right, go to Payments and Subscriptions, then Subscriptions. Find Twitch, tap it, and select Cancel Subscription. Google will show you the cancellation date and any refund information.

If you subscribed through Amazon Prime Gaming: Log into your Amazon account, go to Your Account > Prime Membership, and look for Twitch or Prime Gaming benefits. You can manage or cancel Twitch subscriptions tied to Prime from there.

What happens after you cancel

Your subscription remains active through the end of your current billing cycle. If you paid on the 15th of the month, you keep your subscription perks until the 15th of the next month, even though you have already cancelled. You will not be charged again after that date.

Once your billing cycle ends, you lose access to subscriber-only perks like ad-free viewing, custom emotes, or channel points multipliers — depending on what the channel offered. You can still watch the channel and chat, but as a regular viewer rather than a subscriber.

Your subscription history stays on your account. If you want to see which channels you have subscribed to in the past, you can check your account activity or transaction history through Twitch or your payment method.

Resubscribing to a channel later

Cancelling a subscription is not permanent. You can resubscribe to the same channel at any time by visiting the channel page and clicking the Subscribe button. You will choose your tier (usually $4.99, $9.99, or $24.99 per month, though some channels set custom prices), and your new subscription will start immediately.

If you cancelled mid-cycle and still have access through the end of your billing period, you can resubscribe right away and your new subscription will begin after your current one ends. Twitch will not charge you twice in the same month.

Some channels offer special promotions or free subscription months for new or returning subscribers. Check the channel page to see if any offers are running before you resubscribe.

Troubleshooting: subscription still showing as active

If you cancelled but the subscription still appears in your Subscriptions list, wait a few minutes and refresh the page. Sometimes Twitch takes a moment to update. If it still shows after an hour, log out completely and log back in.

If the subscription is still listed and you are being charged, check your payment method's transaction history to see the most recent charge date. If you were charged after you cancelled, contact Twitch Support through your account settings. Go to Settings > Help & Support and describe the issue. Include your order number or transaction ID from your bank or payment method.

If you subscribed through a mobile app and cancelled through Twitch settings instead of your phone's app store, you may still be charged by Apple or Google. Check both places to make sure you cancelled in the right location.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. Twitch does not issue refunds for partial months. You keep access to your subscription through the end of your billing cycle, but you will not receive money back for the unused portion. You can cancel anytime without penalty — you just will not be charged again after your current period ends.

Can I cancel a subscription and then immediately resubscribe?

Yes. You can cancel and resubscribe in the same day. Your new subscription will start right away if you cancelled before your current billing cycle ends, or it will begin on your next billing date if you cancelled after. Twitch will not double-charge you in a single month.

What if I subscribed through a gift subscription?

Gift subscriptions work differently — they are paid for by someone else and last for a set period (usually one month). You cannot cancel a gift subscription early, but it will not renew automatically. When the gift period ends, you will not be charged unless you manually resubscribe.

Do I lose my channel points or emotes when I cancel?

Channel points stay in your account permanently. Subscriber-only emotes disappear from your available emotes once your subscription ends, but you can use them again if you resubscribe. Other perks like ad-free viewing or a custom badge also stop working once your subscription ends.

How do I cancel if I forgot which channel I subscribed to?

Go to Settings > Subscriptions on Twitch. You will see a complete list of every channel you currently pay to subscribe to. If you have many subscriptions, you can sort by billing date or search by channel name. Cancel each one individually from that page.