Cancel YouTube TV through your Google Account settings

To cancel YouTube TV, sign into your Google Account on any device, go to myaccount.google.com, and select "Payments & subscriptions" from the left menu. Find YouTube TV in your list of subscriptions and click it. You will see a "Cancel membership" button — click it and confirm your cancellation. Your access ends at the end of your current billing cycle, and you will not be charged again.

If you signed up through a third-party platform like Apple, Amazon, or the Google Play Store instead of directly through Google, you must cancel through that platform, not through Google's website. Canceling in the wrong place will not stop your charges.

YouTube TV does not charge a cancellation fee. You keep your service until the end of the month you paid for, even after you cancel. If you cancel mid-month, you will not receive a refund for the unused days.

Key Takeaways

  • Direct YouTube TV cancellations happen at myaccount.google.com under "Payments & subscriptions," and your service continues through the end of your billing cycle.
  • If you signed up through Apple, Amazon, or Google Play, you must cancel through that same platform or your charges will continue.
  • YouTube TV does not refund unused days when you cancel mid-month.
  • After cancellation, you can restart your membership at any time without penalty, though you will lose access to your saved shows and recordings.
  • If you cannot find the cancel button or your subscription does not appear, contact YouTube TV support through your account settings.

Canceling a YouTube TV membership started through Apple or Amazon

If you signed up for YouTube TV through the Apple App Store, open the Apple TV app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Go to your account (usually the profile icon), select "Subscriptions," find YouTube TV, and tap "Cancel Subscription." On Android devices that use Google Play, open the Google Play Store app, tap your profile icon, go to "Payments and subscriptions," select "Subscriptions," find YouTube TV, and tap "Cancel subscription."

For Amazon Prime Video members who added YouTube TV as a channel, open Prime Video, go to "Your Account," select "Memberships and Subscriptions," find YouTube TV, and click "Cancel Channel." Each platform handles cancellation differently, so use the method that matches where you signed up.

What happens to your recordings and saved shows after cancellation

When your YouTube TV membership ends, you lose access to all recordings you made and all shows you saved to your library. YouTube TV does not let you read recordings before cancellation, so if you want to keep any content, you need to watch it before your service ends. After cancellation, there is no way to recover deleted recordings.

If you restart your membership later, your old library does not come back. You start fresh with a new account. This is different from some other streaming services, so plan accordingly if you have recordings you want to keep.

Restarting YouTube TV after cancellation

You can restart your YouTube TV membership at any time after cancellation without a penalty or waiting period. Sign back into your Google Account at myaccount.google.com, go to "Payments & subscriptions," and select YouTube TV. Click "Restore membership" or "Restart membership" if that option appears. If you do not see a restart option, you can start a new membership by visiting the YouTube TV website directly.

When you restart, you will be charged the current YouTube TV price, which may be different from what you paid before. YouTube TV raises its price periodically, so check the cost before you confirm. Your new membership will have a new library and recording space — your old saved shows and recordings are gone.

Troubleshooting: subscription does not appear or cancel button is missing

If you cannot find YouTube TV in your subscriptions list, you may be signed into the wrong Google Account. YouTube TV is tied to the specific Google Account you used to sign up. If you have multiple Google Accounts, make sure you are signed into the one that has the YouTube TV membership. Sign out completely and sign back in with the correct account.

If the subscription appears but the cancel button is missing or grayed out, try refreshing the page or clearing your browser cache. If you are using an older browser, update it and try again. If the problem persists, contact YouTube TV support through your account settings — there is usually a "Help & feedback" option in the subscription details.

Stopping charges if you cannot access your account

If you cannot sign into your Google Account or have lost access to the email address associated with it, contact Google Account Recovery at accounts.google.com/signin/recovery. You will need to verify your identity by answering security questions or confirming a recovery email or phone number. Once you regain access, you can cancel YouTube TV normally through your account settings.

If you do not remember your password, use the "Forgot password?" link on the Google sign-in page. If you cannot recover your account and your charges continue, contact your credit card company or bank and dispute the charges as unauthorized. Most payment processors will reverse recurring charges if you report them, though this should be a last resort after attempting account recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund if I cancel YouTube TV mid-month?

No. YouTube TV does not refund unused days. If you cancel on the 15th of a month you paid for, you keep your service through the end of that month but receive no refund for the remaining days. Your next charge would have been on the first of the following month, and that charge will not happen.

Can I pause my YouTube TV membership instead of canceling?

YouTube TV does not offer a pause or freeze option. You must either keep paying or cancel. If you think you might want to restart later, cancel now — you can restart anytime without penalty, and there is no waiting period.

What if my YouTube TV charges continue after I cancel?

Check that you canceled through the correct platform. If you signed up through Apple or Amazon, canceling on Google's website will not stop the charges. Verify where you signed up and cancel through that same place. If charges continue after that, contact your payment method's customer service and report the unauthorized charge.

Can I cancel YouTube TV on my TV or streaming device?

No. You must cancel through your Google Account on a computer or phone. The YouTube TV app on your TV or Roku does not have a cancellation option. Go to myaccount.google.com on a web browser to cancel.

Will I lose my YouTube Premium if I cancel YouTube TV?

No. YouTube TV and YouTube Premium are separate subscriptions. Canceling one does not affect the other. If you have both, you will keep YouTube Premium and only lose YouTube TV access.