Thinking of cutting the cord on YouTube TV? You're not alone. Launched in 2017, it's a great service for live TV, but the price can feel steep, especially if you got roped in for the NFL Sunday Ticket and now the season's over. With plans starting at $72.99 and going up with add-ons, you can save up to $876 a year by canceling. This guide covers how to cancel on desktop, iOS, and Android so you can stop the charges without the headache.
How to Cancel YouTube TV Subscription on Desktop
This is the most reliable way to cancel. For some reason, trying to do this on the mobile app can be a pain and often just sends you to the website anyway. Just use your computer.
1 Go to the YouTube TV Website
First, open your web browser and go to tv.youtube.com. Make sure you're logged into the correct Google account. It's a simple mistake, but it happens.
2 Click Your Profile and Go to Settings
Find your profile picture in the top right corner and click on it. A dropdown menu will appear. Select Settings from that list.
3 Find the Membership Tab
In the Settings menu, look for the Membership tab. This is where all your billing information is hiding.
4 Click 'Manage' on Your Plan
You'll see your Base Plan details. Next to it, click the Manage link. This will open up your options.
5 Select 'Cancel Membership' and Confirm
Finally, click the Cancel membership link. YouTube TV will ask you why you're leaving and might offer you a discount or a pause. Just follow the prompts to confirm the cancellation. I had to click through two different screens before it was really final.
How to Cancel YouTube TV Subscription on Android
Canceling on Android is basically the same as desktop, but it all happens on your phone. If you subscribed through Google Play, you might need to manage it there instead under 'Payments & subscriptions'.
1 Open the App and Tap Your Profile
Open the YouTube TV app on your Android device. Tap your profile picture in the top right corner.
2 Go to Settings, then Membership
From the menu, select Settings, and then tap on Membership.
3 Tap 'Manage' Next to Your Plan
You should see your plan details. Tap Manage. This part can be a little glitchy; sometimes it opens a browser window inside the app.
4 Find and Confirm Cancellation
Look for the Cancel membership option and tap it. You'll have to go through a few confirmation steps to finalize it. Make sure you get to the screen that says your membership is canceled.
How to Cancel YouTube TV Subscription on iOS (iPhone & iPad)
Okay, this is where it gets confusing for a lot of people. How you cancel on an Apple device depends entirely on how you first signed up. It's a classic Apple vs. Google headache.
1 Important: Check How You Subscribed
If you subscribed directly on the YouTube TV website (most people do), you cannot cancel through the iOS app. You must use a web browser like Safari or Chrome on your phone or computer and follow the Desktop instructions.
2 Open the iPhone 'Settings' App
If you subscribed through the App Store, open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. Don't use the YouTube TV app.
3 Tap Your Apple ID
Tap your name and Apple ID at the very top of the Settings screen.
4 Select 'Subscriptions'
On the next screen, tap on Subscriptions. You'll see a list of all your active and expired app subscriptions.
5 Find YouTube TV and Cancel
Find YouTube TV in the list and tap on it. Then, tap the Cancel Subscription button and confirm. If you don't see it here, you need to use the desktop method.
Cancel YouTube TV Subscription with live chat
YouTube TV pushes you towards its online help center, but you can get to a live chat. Go to the YouTube TV Help Center, click 'Contact us', and follow the prompts. You'll likely have to answer a few questions before it gives you the chat option. Be prepared to wait a bit.
Before you hit cancel, know this. You won't get a refund for the current billing period; you just get to use the service until the date you've already paid for. The good news? YouTube TV has a great 'Pause' option. You can pause your membership for up to 6 months, and they'll save your DVR recordings for you. It's a solid choice if you just need a break.
YouTube TV Plans and Pricing 2025
| Plan | Monthly Price (USD) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Base Plan | $72.99 | Includes 100+ live channels (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, etc.). Comes with unlimited cloud DVR storage, 6 accounts per household, and 3 simultaneous streams. |
| Spanish Plan | $34.99 | A standalone plan with 30+ Spanish-language channels like Univision, Telemundo, and ESPN Deportes. Includes the same DVR and account features as the Base Plan. |
| Add-ons | Varies | You can add premium networks or packages. Popular ones include the Sports Plus package (~$10.99/mo), 4K Plus for better streaming quality (~$9.99/mo), and individual channels like HBO Max. |
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Olivia Harper
Content Manager
Olivia Harper, a Content Manager with nine years of experience, creates user-focused guides on subscription services. Featured in Digital Consumer Reports, her work simplifies subscription terms and cancellations.
