How to Cancel Your
YouTube TV Subscription
At $72.99/mo, YouTube TV is practically a car payment. Whether you want to cancel outright or just pause for a while, here is how to take control in under 2 minutes.
Quick Overview
Monthly Cost
$72.99/mo
Difficulty
EasyTime
~2 minutes
Pause Option
Up to 6 months
Cancel YouTube TV on the Website
Go to tv.youtube.com and sign in
Open your browser and navigate to tv.youtube.com. Sign in with the Google account that is the manager of your YouTube TV membership. If you are on a family plan, only the family manager can cancel.
Open Settings
Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner and select Settings from the dropdown menu. This will take you to the YouTube TV settings dashboard.
Click on Membership
In the Settings menu, click Membership. Here you will see your current plan, billing date, add-ons, and the options to pause or cancel your membership.
Choose Pause or Cancel
You will see two options: Pause membership (up to 6 months) or Cancel membership. If you want to come back later, pausing is a smart move. If you are done for good, click cancel. YouTube will try to offer you a deal -- skip through if you are committed.
Confirm your choice
Click the final confirmation button. Google will send you a confirmation email. If you canceled, your access continues until the end of your current billing period. If you paused, you will not be charged until the pause period ends.
Pro tip: If you just want a break (maybe sports season ended), pausing is the way to go. You keep your DVR recordings and can resume anytime within the 6-month window without losing anything.
Cancel YouTube TV from the App
You can also cancel directly from the YouTube TV app on your phone. The steps are nearly identical.
Cancel via iPhone / iPad App
- 1. Open the YouTube TV app
- 2. Tap your profile icon (top right)
- 3. Tap Settings
- 4. Tap Membership
- 5. Tap Pause or Cancel membership
Cancel via Android App
- 1. Open the YouTube TV app
- 2. Tap your profile icon (top right)
- 3. Tap Settings
- 4. Tap Membership
- 5. Tap Pause or Cancel membership
What Happens After You Cancel YouTube TV?
Your access continues until the billing period ends
YouTube TV will not cut you off immediately. You keep full access to live TV and your DVR until your current billing cycle ends.
DVR recordings last 21 days after cancellation
Your DVR recordings are not deleted immediately. They stick around for 21 days. If you resubscribe within that window, your recordings will still be there. After 21 days, they are gone for good.
Add-on subscriptions are also canceled
Any add-on channels you are paying for through YouTube TV (like HBO, Showtime, etc.) will also be canceled. You would need to subscribe to those separately if you still want them.
Family members lose access too
If you are on a family plan, canceling will cut off access for all family group members. Make sure everyone knows before you pull the trigger.
Alternatives to YouTube TV
Looking for a cheaper way to watch live TV? Here are your main options:
Sling TV
Starting at $40/mo. Fewer channels but nearly half the price. Good if you do not need every sports network.
Budget-friendly optionHulu + Live TV
$82.99/mo but includes Disney+ and ESPN+ in the bundle. More expensive but more content overall.
Best all-in-one bundlePhilo
$28/mo for 70+ channels. No sports, but great for entertainment, news, and lifestyle content.
Cheapest option (no sports)Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pause YouTube TV instead of canceling?
Yes. YouTube TV lets you pause your membership for up to 6 months. During that time you will not be charged, but you will not have access to live TV or new DVR recordings. Your existing recordings are preserved.
What happens to my DVR recordings if I cancel?
Your DVR recordings are kept for 21 days after cancellation. If you resubscribe within that window, they will still be there. After 21 days, they are permanently deleted.
Will I get a refund if I cancel YouTube TV?
No. YouTube TV does not offer refunds for partial billing periods. Your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle.
Can a family member cancel YouTube TV?
No. Only the family manager (the person who set up the account) can cancel or pause the membership. Family members cannot make billing changes.
Does YouTube TV still charge if I pause?
No. When you pause your membership, you are not charged during the pause period. Billing resumes automatically when the pause ends, or when you manually resume.
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