How to Cancel YouTube TV
Last updated: April 4, 2026
YouTube TV is Google's live TV streaming service with 100+ channels. Cancellation is straightforward through the YouTube TV website or app. You can also pause your membership for up to 6 months if you only want a temporary break. Your access continues until the end of your billing period.
Cancel YouTube TV directly
Opens the official cancellation page
Step-by-step instructions
Website
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Go to tv.youtube.com and sign in with your Google account
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Click your profile picture in the top right corner
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Select 'Settings'
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Click 'Membership' in the left sidebar
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Click 'Deactivate membership' (or 'Manage' → 'Cancel membership')
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YouTube TV may offer a pause option or a discount — select 'Cancel membership' to proceed
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Choose a reason for cancelling and confirm
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You'll see a confirmation with your last day of access
Mobile App (iOS & Android)
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Open the YouTube TV app
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Tap your profile picture in the top right
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Tap 'Settings' → 'Membership'
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Tap 'Deactivate membership'
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Decline any pause or discount offers if you want to fully cancel
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Confirm your cancellation
iOS (Apple Subscription)
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Open Settings → tap your name → Subscriptions
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Find YouTube TV and tap it
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Tap 'Cancel Subscription'
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This only applies if you subscribed through Apple — most users subscribe directly through Google
Good to Know
- •YouTube TV offers a pause option for up to 6 months — useful if you want a temporary break during the off-season.
- •Add-on channels (HBO Max, Showtime, etc.) are cancelled automatically with the base plan.
- •Your DVR recordings are kept for 9 months from the recording date, but you can only access them with an active membership.
- •If you share a family plan, cancelling removes access for all family members.
- •YouTube TV does not offer refunds for partial billing periods.
- •Your regular YouTube and YouTube Premium subscriptions are separate and not affected by cancelling YouTube TV.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pause YouTube TV instead of cancelling?
Yes. During the cancellation flow, YouTube TV offers a pause option for up to 6 months. Your DVR recordings are preserved during the pause. Billing resumes automatically when the pause ends.
What happens to my DVR recordings?
Recordings are kept for 9 months from the date they were recorded, but you can only access them with an active membership. If you resubscribe, your remaining recordings will be available.
Does cancelling YouTube TV affect my YouTube account?
No. Your regular YouTube account, YouTube Premium subscription, and YouTube Music are completely separate. Cancelling YouTube TV only removes live TV access.
How do I cancel add-on channels separately?
Go to Settings → Membership and you'll see all add-on channels listed. You can cancel individual add-ons without cancelling the base plan.
Can I get a refund?
YouTube TV does not typically offer refunds. If you cancel right after being charged, you can try contacting Google support, but refunds are not guaranteed.