How to Cancel YouTube TV

How to Cancel YouTube TV (Web Browser)

The easiest way to cancel YouTube TV is through a web browser:

• Step 1: Go to tv.youtube.com in your browser and sign in with the Google account used for YouTube TV.
• Step 2: Click your profile icon in the top-right corner.
• Step 3: Click "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
• Step 4: Click "Membership" in the left sidebar.
• Step 5: Under your YouTube TV membership, click "Deactivate" or "Manage."
• Step 6: Select "Cancel membership" (or "Pause membership" if you want to take a break instead).
• Step 7: YouTube will ask why you are leaving. Select a reason and confirm the cancellation.

How to Cancel YouTube TV on Mobile

You cannot cancel YouTube TV directly through the YouTube TV app on most devices. Here is what to do:

• iPhone/iPad: If you subscribed through Apple, go to Settings > your name > Subscriptions > YouTube TV > Cancel. If you subscribed directly, use the web browser method above.
• Android: Open the YouTube TV app > Profile > Settings > Membership > Cancel. Alternatively, use the web browser method.
• Smart TV / Roku / Fire Stick: You cannot cancel from these devices. Use a phone or computer browser instead.
• Tip: If you are unsure how you subscribed, check your email for the original YouTube TV receipt. It will show whether you subscribed through Google, Apple, or another provider.

Pause YouTube TV Instead of Canceling

If you are not sure about canceling permanently, YouTube TV lets you pause your membership for up to 6 months:

• How to pause: Follow the same steps as canceling, but choose "Pause membership" instead of "Cancel."
• Duration: You can pause for 4 weeks to 6 months. Choose your preferred pause duration.
• During pause: You will not be charged. You lose access to live TV and new recordings. Your existing DVR recordings are saved.
• Auto-resume: Your membership automatically resumes after the pause period. You will be charged at the current rate.
• Resume early: You can resume your membership at any time before the pause period ends.

What Happens After You Cancel YouTube TV

Here is what to expect after cancellation:

• Access until billing period ends: You keep access to YouTube TV until the end of your current billing period. If you cancel on day 5 of a 30-day cycle, you have 25 more days.
• DVR recordings: Your DVR recordings are deleted 21 days after cancellation. If you resubscribe within 21 days, they are restored.
• YouTube account stays: Your Google/YouTube account is not affected. Only the YouTube TV subscription is canceled.
• Add-ons canceled: Any premium add-ons (HBO Max, Showtime, etc.) are also canceled with your base subscription.
• Resubscribe anytime: You can resubscribe to YouTube TV at any time. There is no penalty or waiting period.

YouTube TV Price in 2026

YouTube TV has become one of the more expensive streaming options. Here is the current pricing:

• Base plan: $82.99/month. Includes 100+ live TV channels, unlimited DVR storage, and up to 6 accounts per household.
• 4K Plus add-on: $9.99/month. Adds 4K streaming and offline downloads on mobile.
• Sports Plus: $10.99/month. Adds NFL RedZone, Fox Soccer Plus, and other sports channels.
• Free trial: YouTube TV sometimes offers free trials for new subscribers. Check the YouTube TV website for current offers.

YouTube TV Alternatives

If you are canceling because of price or channel selection, here are popular alternatives:

• Hulu + Live TV: $82.99/month. Similar channel lineup plus Hulu on-demand library. Includes Disney+ and ESPN+.
• Sling TV: From $40/month. Cheaper option with fewer channels. Good for budget-conscious cord-cutters.
• FuboTV: From $79.99/month. Best for sports fans with the most sports channels of any streaming service.
• DirecTV Stream: From $79.99/month. Largest channel selection. Best for replacing traditional cable.
• Free options: YouTube (free with ads), Tubi, Pluto TV, and The Roku Channel offer free ad-supported streaming.

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