YouTube TV cancellation works through your account settings, not through customer service
To cancel YouTube TV, you log into your Google account, go to your memberships and subscriptions, find YouTube TV, and select the option to cancel. The process takes about two minutes. Your access ends at the end of your current billing cycle — you do not lose service immediately, and you are not charged again after cancellation.
YouTube TV does not require you to call anyone or email support. The entire cancellation happens online through your Google account. If you signed up through a third-party platform like Apple App Store, Amazon Prime Video Channels, or The Roku Channel, you cancel through that platform instead, not through YouTube TV directly.
Key Takeaways
- Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period, so you keep access until that date even after you cancel.
- If you subscribed through YouTube directly, you cancel in Google Account settings under Memberships and Subscriptions.
- If you subscribed through Apple, Amazon, Roku, or another third party, you must cancel through that same platform, not YouTube TV.
- YouTube TV does not charge a cancellation fee, and you can resubscribe at any time without penalty.
Canceling a YouTube TV subscription you bought directly from YouTube
Go to myaccount.google.com and sign in with the Google account linked to your YouTube TV subscription. On the left side of the page, click Payments and subscriptions. Then click Manage subscriptions.
Find YouTube TV in the list and click on it. You will see your current plan, billing date, and payment method. Click the button that says Cancel subscription. Google will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may offer you a discount to stay — you can ignore this and proceed with cancellation. After you confirm, you will receive an email confirming the cancellation.
Your YouTube TV service continues until the end of your current billing cycle. If you were charged monthly, your last day of access is the last day of the current month. If you were charged annually, your last day is one year from your subscription start date.
Canceling YouTube TV through Apple, Amazon, Roku, or other platforms
If you subscribed to YouTube TV through the Apple App Store, you cancel through Apple, not through YouTube TV. The same applies if you subscribed through Amazon Prime Video Channels, The Roku Channel, or any other third-party platform. Canceling through the wrong place will not work.
| Platform | Where to Cancel |
|---|---|
| Apple App Store | Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > YouTube TV > Cancel Subscription |
| Amazon Prime Video Channels | Prime Video app or website > Account > Your Subscriptions > YouTube TV > Cancel Channel |
| The Roku Channel | Roku device or website > Account > Subscriptions > YouTube TV > Cancel |
| YouTube TV website or app (direct) | myaccount.google.com > Payments and subscriptions > Manage subscriptions > YouTube TV > Cancel subscription |
If you are unsure which platform you used to sign up, check your email for the confirmation receipt or billing statement. The receipt will show whether the charge came from Google, Apple, Amazon, Roku, or another company. That is the platform where you cancel.
What happens to your account and recordings after cancellation
After your subscription ends, you lose access to live TV and your DVR library. Any shows or movies you recorded are deleted. You cannot download recordings before cancellation to keep them — YouTube TV does not allow that.
Your YouTube TV account itself does not disappear. If you resubscribe later, you can use the same Google account and your settings (like favorite channels and recording preferences) may still be there, though YouTube TV does not may provide this. You can resubscribe at any time without waiting periods or penalties.
Pausing your subscription instead of canceling
YouTube TV allows you to pause your subscription for up to three months instead of canceling completely. During a pause, you are not charged, but you also cannot watch live TV or access your DVR. After the pause ends, your subscription automatically resumes and you are charged again.
To pause instead of cancel, go to the same cancellation screen in your Google Account settings. Instead of clicking Cancel subscription, look for an option to Pause subscription or Pause membership. You will choose how long to pause (up to three months), and your subscription will resume on that date.
Pausing is useful if you want to stop paying temporarily but plan to return. Canceling is the right choice if you do not plan to use YouTube TV again or want to end your relationship with the service completely.
Refunds and billing after cancellation
YouTube TV does not issue refunds for partial months or years. If you cancel on the 15th of the month and your billing date is the 1st, you keep access through the end of that month and are not refunded for the unused days. If you cancel during an annual subscription, you keep access through the end of the year and are not refunded.
After you cancel, you will not be charged again. If you see a charge after your cancellation date has passed, contact Google support with your cancellation confirmation email. Charges that appear after cancellation are usually billing errors or charges from a different service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I cancel YouTube TV anytime or is there a contract?
YouTube TV has no contract and no cancellation fee. You can cancel at any time. Your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle, and then it stops. You are not charged after that date.
What if I forgot which platform I used to subscribe?
Check your email for a receipt or billing statement from when you signed up. The receipt shows whether the charge came from Google, Apple, Amazon, Roku, or another company. That is where you cancel. If you cannot find the email, log into each platform's account settings and look for YouTube TV in your subscriptions list.
Can I get my recordings back after I cancel?
No. All recordings are deleted when your subscription ends, and you cannot download them beforehand. YouTube TV does not offer a way to save or export recordings. If you want to keep recordings, you must do so before your cancellation date takes effect.
Do I lose my YouTube account if I cancel YouTube TV?
No. Canceling YouTube TV only ends the TV subscription. Your Google account, YouTube channel, Gmail, and other Google services remain active and unchanged. YouTube TV is a separate paid service from your free Google account.
Can I resubscribe to YouTube TV after canceling?
Yes. You can resubscribe at any time using the same Google account or a different one. There is no waiting period, and you will not be charged a reactivation fee. Your settings from before may or may not be saved, depending on how long you were unsubscribed.