How to Cancel Your
NBA League Pass
Season over? Team eliminated? Just not watching enough games? Whatever the reason, here is how to cancel NBA League Pass in under 2 minutes so your wallet can make a comeback.
Quick Overview
Monthly Cost
$14.99-22.99/mo
Difficulty
MediumTime
~2 minutes
Refund
No partial refunds
Cancel NBA League Pass on the Website
Go to nba.com and sign in
Open your browser and navigate to nba.com. Sign in with the email and password associated with your NBA account. You may need to use the NBA app login if you created your account there.
Navigate to Account and Manage Subscriptions
Click on your profile icon and go to Account Settings. Find the Manage Subscriptions or League Pass section. This is where your subscription plan and billing details live.
Click Cancel Subscription
Find the Cancel Subscription or Turn Off Auto-Renewal option. Click it. The NBA may try to retain you with offers or ask for feedback -- skip through if you are set on leaving.
Confirm your cancellation
Click the final confirmation button. You should receive a confirmation email. Your access continues until the end of your current billing period or the end of the season, depending on your plan type.
Important: If you subscribed through Apple, Google, or Amazon, you must cancel through that platform. The NBA website can only cancel subscriptions started directly on nba.com or the NBA app.
Subscribed Through Apple or Google?
NBA League Pass is available through multiple platforms. Check your bank statement to see who is charging you.
Cancel via iPhone / iPad
- 1. Open Settings on your iPhone
- 2. Tap your name at the top (Apple Account)
- 3. Tap Subscriptions
- 4. Tap NBA or League Pass
- 5. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm
Cancel via Android
- 1. Open the Google Play Store app
- 2. Tap your profile icon (top right)
- 3. Tap Payments & subscriptions
- 4. Tap Subscriptions then NBA
- 5. Tap Cancel subscription and confirm
What Happens After You Cancel NBA League Pass?
Your access continues through the billing period
You keep watching games until your current billing cycle or season pass ends. No immediate cutoff -- you get what you paid for.
Auto-renewal is turned off
Your subscription will not automatically renew for the next season. If you want League Pass again next year, you will need to subscribe again.
No partial refunds
NBA League Pass does not issue prorated refunds for season passes or monthly subscriptions. You have already paid for the current period.
Free NBA content still available
The NBA app still offers free highlights, scores, stats, and select content even without League Pass. You just lose live game streaming access.
Alternatives to NBA League Pass
Still want to watch basketball without League Pass? Here are your options:
YouTube TV
$72.99/mo gets you ESPN, TNT, ABC, and most nationally televised NBA games with unlimited DVR.
National games + DVRSling TV
Starting at $40/mo with ESPN (Orange plan) for some nationally televised games.
Budget optionESPN+
$11.99/mo for some NBA content plus UFC, soccer, and other sports.
Multi-sport optionFrequently Asked Questions
Will I get a refund if I cancel NBA League Pass?
No. NBA League Pass does not offer refunds for partial billing periods or partial seasons. Your access continues until the end of your current period.
Does NBA League Pass auto-renew each season?
Yes. If you have a monthly or annual plan, it auto-renews unless you cancel. Make sure to cancel before the new season starts if you do not want to be charged again.
Can I watch local games with NBA League Pass?
No. NBA League Pass has local blackout restrictions. Games broadcast on local TV in your area are blacked out on League Pass. This is one of the most common complaints about the service.
What is the difference between League Pass plans?
NBA offers different tiers including a standard plan (all out-of-market games) and a premium plan (includes NBA TV). Pricing varies by whether you choose monthly or annual billing.
Can I resubscribe later in the season?
Yes. You can resubscribe to NBA League Pass at any point during the season. The NBA sometimes offers mid-season discounts as well.
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