Cancel YouTube TV: Complete Guide to Cancellation, Refunds, and Alternatives
Canceling YouTube TV is a self-service process. You can cancel from a web browser, but iPhone and iPad users must use a computer or mobile browser rather than the iOS app. Your membership normally remains active until the end of your current payment period.
This guide covers the cancellation steps, what happens to your billing and DVR recordings, how refunds work, and when pausing, removing add-ons, or switching plans may be a better option.
Cancel YouTube TV: The Direct Method
The cancellation flow is available through your Membership settings.
Go to YouTube TV → Profile photo → Settings → Membership → Manage → Cancel membership → Cancel.
When you cancel, your access normally continues until the end of your current payment or free-trial period. YouTube TV says cancellation does not immediately remove access to the service.
Cancellation Steps by Device
| Device | Where to cancel | Notes |
| Computer | tv.youtube.com in a browser | Use the Membership settings |
| Android phone/tablet | YouTube TV app or browser | Manage the membership from Settings |
| iPhone/iPad | Safari or another mobile browser | Use tv.youtube.com rather than the iOS app |
On a Computer
- Go to tv.youtube.com in a web browser.
- Select your profile photo.
- Open Settings > Membership.
- Select Manage.
- Select Cancel membership.
- Confirm by selecting Cancel.
On Android
Open YouTube TV and go to:
Profile photo → Settings → Membership → Manage → Cancel membership
You can also use YouTube TV through a web browser.
- Read more: Cancel YouTube TV
On iPhone or iPad
YouTube TV’s official instructions direct iPhone and iPad users to use a computer or mobile web browser.
- Open Safari or another mobile browser.
- Go to tv.youtube.com.
- Select your profile photo.
- Go to Settings > Membership.
- Tap Manage.
- Select Cancel membership and confirm.
You may also see an optional survey asking why you’re canceling. The feedback is not required to complete the cancellation.
Does YouTube TV Charge a Cancellation Fee?
No. YouTube TV advertises its service with no annual contracts and no cancellation fees. You can cancel without an early termination penalty.
Canceling stops future billing, but your current access normally continues until the end of the applicable payment period.
Will You Get a Refund After Canceling?
Usually, no.
YouTube TV does not provide refunds or credits for partial billing periods. If you cancel after your latest payment, you normally keep access through the end of that payment period rather than receiving money back for unused days.
An exception applies if included YouTube TV features are defective or do not perform as stated. You can contact support to request a refund. If the refund is granted, your access to YouTube TV ends immediately.
If you subscribed through a mobile carrier or internet provider, that provider handles the refund according to its own policies.
What Happens to Your DVR Recordings After Canceling?
You don’t lose access to YouTube TV immediately after a normal cancellation. You can continue using the service through the end of your payment period.
After that period ends, recorded programs in your library expire after 21 days.
YouTube TV says it saves your library preferences in case you sign up again, but you may not have access to previous recordings if you restart your membership.
If there are recordings you want to watch, don’t wait until after your membership expires.
Pausing YouTube TV: An Alternative Worth Considering
If your reason for leaving is temporary, pausing may be a better option than canceling.
YouTube TV lets eligible memberships be paused for 4 weeks to 6 months. The pause begins after your current billing cycle ends.
While your membership is paused:
- You cannot access YouTube TV.
- You cannot record new programs.
- Previous recordings are saved until the end of the paused period.
- Existing recordings remain subject to YouTube TV’s standard nine-month expiration period.
- When the pause ends, your membership automatically resumes.
- You are charged at the normal monthly price when the paused period ends.
To pause:
Profile photo → Settings → Membership → Manage → choose the pause length → Pause
If you expect to return within a few months, pausing can be more convenient than canceling and later signing up again.
Remove Add-Ons Instead of Canceling
If cost is the main reason you’re leaving, check your paid add-ons before canceling the entire membership.
YouTube TV allows subscribers to remove add-on networks individually while keeping the main membership active.
This can be useful if you mainly want to eliminate an expensive sports, entertainment, or premium network package.
Downgrading Instead of Canceling
Another option is switching to a cheaper YouTube TV plan.
As of August 2026, YouTube TV lists these standard monthly prices:
- YouTube TV: $82.99/month
- Sports: $64.99/month
- Entertainment: $54.99/month
- News + Entertainment: $62.99/month
- Sports + News: $71.99/month
- Sports + Entertainment: $71.99/month
- News + Entertainment + Family: $69.99/month
- Sports + News + Family: $77.99/month
- Sports + Entertainment + Family: $77.99/month
YouTube TV is also currently advertising promotional prices for eligible new subscribers. The offers are temporary and have eligibility requirements, so promotional pricing should not be confused with the standard monthly rates.
If your only problem is the monthly price, compare these options before canceling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a fee to cancel YouTube TV?
No. YouTube TV states that there are no annual contracts or cancellation fees.
How long does my access last after I cancel?
For a normal paid membership, access continues until the end of your current payment period.
Can I get a partial refund for unused days?
No. YouTube TV does not provide refunds or credits for partial billing periods. A refund may be available if included features are defective or do not perform as stated, subject to support approval.
Why can’t I cancel from the YouTube TV app on my iPhone?
YouTube TV’s official iPhone and iPad instructions direct users to cancel through a computer or mobile web browser.
What happens to my DVR recordings if I cancel?
You can keep using YouTube TV through the end of your payment period. After that, recorded programs expire after 21 days. Your library preferences are saved, but previous recordings may not be available if you restart later.
Should I pause or cancel if I need a short break?
Pause if you expect to return within six months. While paused, you cannot access YouTube TV or record new programs, but previous recordings are saved until the pause ends, subject to the normal nine-month expiration period.
Can I remove an add-on without canceling YouTube TV?
Yes. YouTube TV allows add-on networks to be removed individually, so you can reduce your bill without canceling the main membership.
Cancel, Pause, or Downgrade: Which Should You Choose?
Cancel if you no longer want YouTube TV.
Pause if you expect to return within a few months.
Remove add-ons if you mainly want to lower your monthly bill.
Switch plans if you still want YouTube TV but don’t need everything included in the main plan.
For a standard cancellation, the key path is:
Profile photo → Settings → Membership → Manage → Cancel membership → Cancel.