How to Cancel YouTube TV — Web, Mobile & Pause Option (2026)

YouTube TV is one of the pricier live TV streaming services at $72.99/month — and if you're paying for it but mostly watching on-demand content elsewhere, it's worth reconsidering. Cancelling is quick, but there are a few things to know first: you cannot cancel on TV apps (Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV), your DVR recordings disappear after cancellation, and add-ons like NFL Sunday Ticket must be cancelled separately. This guide covers every method and what to expect.

YouTube TV Pricing in 2026

YouTube TV's base plan is $72.99/month and includes 100+ live channels, unlimited DVR storage (recordings kept for 9 months), and up to 3 simultaneous streams. Optional add-ons include NFL Sunday Ticket ($449/year or $9/month in season), 4K Plus ($9.99/month for 4K streaming and unlimited streams), and various sports packages. Each add-on is billed separately and must be cancelled independently — cancelling YouTube TV's base plan does not automatically cancel your add-ons.

How to Cancel YouTube TV on Web (Desktop)

The web browser method works regardless of where you originally signed up, didn't subscribe through your Apple ID or Google Play Store:

1. 1Go to tv.youtube.com and sign in
2. 2Click your profile picture in the top right corner
3. 3Select 'Settings' from the dropdown
4. 4Click 'Membership' in the left sidebar
5. 5Click 'Manage' next to your Base Plan
6. 6Select 'Cancel membership'
7. 7Review the cancellation date shown — this is when your access ends
8. 8Click 'Cancel membership' again to confirm

How to Cancel YouTube TV on iPhone or iPad (iOS)

If you subscribed directly through YouTube TV (not through Apple's App Store), you can cancel within the YouTube TV app on your iPhone:

1. 1Open the YouTube TV app on your iPhone or iPad
2. 2Tap your profile picture in the top right
3. 3Tap 'Settings'
4. 4Tap 'Membership'
5. 5Tap 'Manage' next to your Base Plan
6. 6Tap 'Cancel membership' and confirm

If you subscribed through Apple (your billing shows rather than Google), you must cancel through your iPhone's Settings instead: go to Settings > your name > Subscriptions > YouTube TV > Cancel Subscription.

How to Cancel YouTube TV on Android

1. 1Open the YouTube TV app on your Android phone
2. 2Tap your profile picture
3. 3Tap 'Settings' > 'Membership'
4. 4Tap 'Manage' next to your Base Plan
5. 5Tap 'Cancel membership' and confirm

Alternatively, cancel through the Google Play Store: open Play Store > tap your profile > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions > YouTube TV > Cancel subscription.

Can You Cancel YouTube TV on Roku, Apple TV, or Smart TV?

No. YouTube TV does not allow cancellations through any TV device — including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, LG TV, or any gaming console. This is intentional. You must use a web browser at tv.youtube.com or the YouTube TV mobile app on your phone or tablet. If you only have access to a TV and no phone or computer, you would need to borrow one or contact YouTube TV support at support.google.com/youtubetv.

How to Cancel YouTube TV Add-Ons Separately

If you have add-ons like NFL Sunday Ticket, 4K Plus, or sports packages, cancelling your base YouTube TV membership does not automatically cancel these. You must cancel each add-on separately — or they will keep charging you. To cancel an add-on:

1. 1Go to tv.youtube.com/settings/membership
2. 2Scroll down to 'Add-ons'
3. 3Click 'Manage' next to the add-on you want to cancel
4. 4Select 'Cancel' and confirm
5. 5Repeat for each add-on

Pause YouTube TV Instead of Cancelling

YouTube TV allows you to pause your membership for 1 to 6 weeks at a time. This is useful if you're travelling, between sports seasons, or just want a short break without losing your DVR recordings and settings. During a pause, you won't be charged — and your account, preferences, and recordings stay intact. You can resume anytime during the pause window.

1. 1Go to tv.youtube.com and sign in
2. 2Click your profile picture > Settings
3. 3Click 'Membership' > 'Manage'
4. 4Select 'Pause membership' instead of Cancel
5. 5Choose your pause duration (1–6 weeks)
6. 6Confirm the pause — your billing stops immediately

If you need more than 6 weeks, you can pause multiple consecutive times. However, note that pausing is not available if you have an active free trial, or if your account has a billing issue.

What Happens to Your DVR When You Cancel YouTube TV?

This is the most important thing to know before you cancel: all your DVR recordings are permanently deleted when your YouTube TV membership ends. Unlike a physical DVR box, YouTube TV's cloud DVR has no way to export or transfer recordings. If there are specific shows or sports events you've recorded and want to watch, do so before your billing period ends.

What Happens After You Cancel YouTube TV

• Your access continues until the end of your current billing period — exact date shown during cancellation
• You can keep watching live TV and on-demand content until that date
• All DVR recordings are deleted when your membership ends
• Add-ons remain active (and keep billing) unless you cancel them separately
• Your YouTube account itself is not affected — watch history, YouTube Premium, and other Google services are untouched
• You can resubscribe anytime — no waiting period
• Family members linked to your plan lose access when your membership ends

YouTube TV Family Sharing

YouTube TV allows you to share your plan with up to 5 additional household members (6 total). The primary account holder is the one who pays and the only one who can cancel the membership. When you cancel, all family group members lose access at the same time — your billing period end date. Family members are not notified automatically, so it's worth giving them a heads up before cancelling.