ESPN has been the heavyweight champion of sports since 1979, and its streaming service, ESPN+, is how many of us catch live games and original shows. Maybe you signed up to watch Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut and now you're done. It happens. With subscription prices ranging from $10.99 to $24.99, canceling can save you up to $110 a year. This guide covers how to cancel on desktop, iOS, and Android so you can avoid those surprise charges.
How to Cancel ESPN+ on iPhone or iPad (iOS)
If you signed up for ESPN+ through the App Store on your iPhone or iPad, you have to cancel it through Apple, not the ESPN app itself. It's a bit of a runaround, but that's how they do it.
1 Open Your Settings App
First, find and tap the gray Settings icon on your home screen. It's the one with the gears.
2 Tap Your Apple ID
At the very top of the Settings screen, tap on your name and profile picture to access your Apple ID settings.
3 Go to Subscriptions
On the Apple ID screen, tap on Subscriptions. You'll see a list of all your active and expired subscriptions tied to your Apple account. It can be a surprisingly long list.
4 Find and Select ESPN+
Scroll through the list until you find your ESPN+ subscription. Tap on it to open the management screen.
5 Cancel the Subscription
Tap the red Cancel Subscription button at the bottom. You'll need to confirm your choice. Apple will then tell you when your access will expire, which is usually at the end of your current billing cycle.
How to Cancel ESPN+ on Android
Cancelling on Android is similar to iOS. If you subscribed through the Google Play Store, that's where you need to end it. You can't cancel it from the ESPN website.
1 Open the Google Play Store
Find and open the Google Play Store app on your Android device. This is where all your app-based subscriptions are managed.
2 Access Your Profile
Tap on your profile icon in the top-right corner of the screen. This will open a menu with several options.
3 Navigate to Payments & Subscriptions
From the menu, select Payments & subscriptions. Then, on the next screen, tap Subscriptions.
4 Locate Your ESPN+ Subscription
You'll see a list of all your active subscriptions through Google Play. Find ESPN+ in this list and tap on it.
5 Cancel Your Subscription
At the bottom of the screen, tap the Cancel subscription button. Google will ask for a reason, just pick one and confirm. Your subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing period.
How to Cancel ESPN+ on Desktop or Laptop
This method works if you subscribed directly on the ESPN website. It's often the easiest way, as it cuts out the app store middleman. Weirdly, this sometimes only works on a desktop browser, not mobile.
1 Go to the ESPN+ Website
Open your web browser and navigate to plus.espn.com. This is the most direct way to cancel if you didn't sign up through a third party like Apple or Google.
2 Log In to Your Account
In the top-right corner, click on your profile icon and then Log In. Enter your credentials to access your account dashboard.
3 Access Your Subscription Settings
Once logged in, click your profile icon again. From the dropdown menu, select Manage my ESPN+ Subscription. This is sometimes hidden, so you might have to look carefully.
4 Cancel the Subscription
On the subscription management page, you should see an option to Cancel Subscription. Click it and follow the on-screen prompts to confirm. They might offer you a deal to stay, just click through to finalize the cancellation.
Cancel ESPN+ by Phone or Chat
If you're stuck in a loop online, you can try contacting ESPN+ customer support directly. It's not the fastest method, but a real person can often sort it out.
- Phone Support: You can call ESPN+ customer service at 1 (800) 727-1800. Be prepared with your account information. Wait times can be long, especially during big game nights.
- Live Chat: Visit the ESPN+ Help Center and look for the live chat option. This is usually faster than calling, but you might start with a bot before getting a human agent.
Before You Cancel: What You Should Know
Before you hit that cancel button, here are a couple of things to keep in mind:
- No Refunds for Partial Months: ESPN+ does not offer refunds or credits for partially used billing periods. If you cancel, your subscription will remain active until the end of the current cycle you've already paid for.
- Access Until the End: You can continue to watch content on ESPN+ until your subscription officially expires at the end of your billing period. So, you don't have to wait until the last day to cancel.
- Bundle Complications: If you have the Disney Bundle (Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+), you'll need to manage your subscription through Disney+. Cancelling ESPN+ alone might not be possible without changing your entire bundle plan.
Having Trouble Cancelling Your ESPN+ Subscription?
It can be frustrating when the cancel button seems to be hiding. Here are a few common issues and how to solve them:
- Check Your Billing Source: The biggest issue people face is not knowing where they originally subscribed. If you can't cancel on the ESPN website, you likely subscribed through a third party. Check your subscriptions on Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Roku, or even your cable provider.
- Try a Different Device: Sometimes the cancellation page glitches on mobile browsers. Try logging in from a desktop or laptop computer.
- Use Incognito Mode: Clear your browser's cache and cookies or use an incognito/private window. This can solve weird login or page loading issues.
- Contact Support Directly: When all else fails, it's time to contact customer service. Use their phone or live chat options to have an agent cancel the subscription for you manually. It's a pain, but it works.
Subscription Plans and Pricing (2025)
| Plan | Monthly Price (USD) | Annual Price (USD) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESPN+ | $10.99 | $109.99 | Access to live sports, exclusive originals, and the complete 30 for 30 library. |
| Disney Bundle Duo Basic | $9.99 | N/A | Includes Disney+ (With Ads) and Hulu (With Ads). Does not include ESPN+. |
| Disney Bundle Trio Basic | $14.99 | N/A | Includes Disney+ (With Ads), Hulu (With Ads), and ESPN+ (With Ads). |
| Disney Bundle Trio Premium | $24.99 | N/A | Includes Disney+ (No Ads), Hulu (No Ads), and ESPN+ (With Ads). |
Pricing is subject to change. Annual plan offers savings compared to the monthly price.
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Chloe Anne-Bennett
Streaming & Entertainment Editor
Chloe Anne-Bennett is the Streaming & Entertainment Editor at Pine AI. Chloe is a leading voice on the business of streaming, entertainment and the evolving landscape of digital media. Before contributing to Pine AI, Chloe was an entertainment correspondent for a major news outlet, where she reported on everything from box office trends to the impact of streaming services on traditional media. At Pine AI, Chloe leverages her deep industry knowledge to provide our readers with insightful analysis of the latest trends, helping them make sense of their subscriptions and where to hit the sweet spots in how to handle customer service reps.
