Thinking of Leaving YouTube TV? Here's the Simple Way to Cancel Without the Headache

If you're here, chances are you're no longer vibing with YouTube TV. Maybe another service caught your eye, maybe the monthly bill feels a bit too steep, or maybe you just want to take a break from live TV altogether. Whatever your reason, the good news is: canceling YouTube TV is actually pretty straightforward as long as you know where to click.

Let’s walk through it together, step-by-step, so you don’t get stuck in a maze of settings.

Cancelling YouTube TV from Your Browser (Desktop or Mobile)

This is the easiest method, and it works whether you're on a laptop or mobile browser.

Head to tv.youtube.com and sign in to your account.
In the top right corner, click your profile picture.
Choose Settings, then go to Membership.
Find your Base Plan and hit the Manage button.
You’ll see the option to Cancel Membership. Click it and follow the prompts.

That’s it! No need to call customer service, and no surprise steps.

Heads-up: YouTube TV will often ask if you want to pause your subscription instead, or try to tempt you with a limited-time deal to stay. If you're on the fence, it's not a bad idea to see if they offer you a discount.

How to Cancel YouTube TV on Mobile

On Android:

If you're using an Android phone or tablet, you can cancel directly through the app.

Open the YouTube TV app.
Tap your profile picture > Settings > Membership.
Tap Manage and then hit Cancel.

On iPhone/iPad:

Things are a little different for Apple users. You can’t cancel from inside the app. Instead, you'll need to:

Open Safari or Chrome on your phone.
Go to tv.youtube.com and sign in.
Tap your profile > Settings > Membership > Manage > Cancel Membership.

Easy workaround, even if it’s slightly annoying.

Don’t Want to Cancel Yet? You Can Pause Instead

Maybe you’re traveling. Or maybe you just want a break from TV for a month or two. YouTube TV lets you pause your membership instead of canceling it outright.

Here’s how:

Go to Settings > Membership.
Click Manage, then choose Pause Membership.
You can set how long you want the pause to last anywhere from 4 weeks to 6 months.

While paused, you won’t be charged, and your recordings will stay safe in your account. Once the pause period ends, your subscription (and billing) resumes automatically.

What Happens After You Cancel?

Here’s what to expect after you hit that final Cancel button:

You can still watch YouTube TV until your billing cycle ends.
Your recorded content stays available until your access officially ends.
You won’t be charged again unless you resubscribe.

No tricks, no hidden fees. Just clean cancellation.

Real User Tips from Reddit & Forums

Some quick tips from folks who’ve been there:

“Go through a browser, not the app. Way faster and more reliable.”
– u/cutthecord2024

“They offered me a 2-month discount to stay when I clicked cancel. Worth checking if you’re not totally sure!”
– u/streamingnomad

“Paused my membership instead of canceling and saved some money while I traveled. Super handy feature.”
– u/ontheroadagain

Final Thoughts

Canceling YouTube TV isn’t complicated as long as you know the steps and the platform you’re using. Whether you’re quitting cold turkey or just hitting pause for a bit, the process is refreshingly painless.

If you're switching services or trimming subscriptions to save cash, kudos to you for taking control. And hey, if YouTube TV ever wins you back, rejoining is just as easy.