Cancel ESPN+ through your account settings

To cancel ESPN+, log into your account at ESPN.com, go to your account menu (usually in the top right corner), and select "Manage Subscription" or "Subscription Settings." You'll see your current plan and a "Cancel Subscription" button. Click it, and ESPN will ask why you're leaving — you can skip this or answer it. Confirm the cancellation, and you're done. Your access ends on your next billing date, not when ready.

If you signed up through the ESPN app on your phone or tablet, you may need to cancel through that device's app store instead. On iPhone, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > ESPN+ > Cancel Subscription. On Android, open Google Play, tap your profile icon, go to Payments and Subscriptions > Subscriptions > ESPN+ > Cancel. This matters because the app store controls the subscription, not ESPN directly.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel ESPN+ through ESPN.com by logging in, finding Manage Subscription, and clicking Cancel Subscription.
  • If you signed up through an app store on your phone, you must cancel through that same app store, not through ESPN's website.
  • Your access continues until your next billing date — cancellation is not when ready, but you won't be charged again.
  • If you have the Disney Bundle (ESPN+, Hulu, Disney+), canceling ESPN+ leaves your other subscriptions active unless you cancel them too.

What happens after you cancel

Once you confirm cancellation, ESPN sends a confirmation email to the address on your account. Keep this email — it shows your cancellation date and final billing date. You can still watch ESPN+ until midnight on your final day of access. After that, you'll see a message asking you to subscribe again if you try to open the app or website.

If you cancel by mistake or change your mind, you can resubscribe at any time. ESPN doesn't penalize you for canceling and returning. Your watchlist and preferences may or may not be saved depending on how long you stay away — ESPN doesn't publish a specific timeline for this, so if your saved shows matter to you, take screenshots before you cancel.

Cancel ESPN+ if you subscribed through a third party

Some people sign up for ESPN+ through other services like Apple TV Channels, Amazon Prime Video Channels, or Roku. If this is you, you must cancel through that service, not through ESPN directly. The cancellation process differs for each one, and ESPN's website won't have a cancel button if you didn't sign up there.

For Apple TV Channels: Open the Apple TV app, go to Account > Subscriptions > ESPN+ > Cancel Subscription. For Amazon Prime Video: Go to Your Account > Prime Video Settings > Subscriptions and Rentals > Manage > ESPN+ > Cancel. For Roku: Go to your Roku account on roku.com, select Subscriptions, find ESPN+, and select Cancel. If you're unsure where you subscribed, check your credit card or bank statement for the charge — the merchant name will tell you whether it came from Apple, Amazon, Roku, or ESPN.

Cancel the Disney Bundle instead of ESPN+ alone

If you have the Disney Bundle (ESPN+, Hulu, and Disney+) and want to cancel all three at once, the process is the same: log into your account, find Manage Subscription, and select Cancel. This removes the entire bundle and stops all three services on your next billing date. You'll receive one confirmation email covering all three cancellations.

If you only want to cancel one service in the bundle, you can do that too. Canceling ESPN+ leaves Hulu and Disney+ active. Canceling Hulu or Disney+ leaves the others active. When you remove one service, your plan adjusts to a lower-priced tier that includes only the services you keep, and you'll see the new price reflected on your next billing date.

Troubleshooting cancellation problems

If you can't find the Cancel Subscription button, you may be logged into the wrong account. Log out completely, clear your browser's cache, and log back in. If you still don't see it, try a different browser or the ESPN app instead of the website. Sometimes the button appears in one place but not another.

If you're charged after canceling, contact ESPN customer service through the Help section on ESPN.com. Have your confirmation email ready. ESPN typically refunds charges made after your cancellation date within 5 to 10 business days, though this varies by your bank. If you subscribed through an app store and the Cancel button doesn't appear in the app store's subscription menu, the subscription may be tied to a different account or email address — check that you're logged into the correct account in that app store.

Downgrade instead of canceling

ESPN+ offers only one tier — there's no "basic" or "premium" option to downgrade to. Your only choices are to keep your current subscription or cancel it. If you want to reduce what you're paying, canceling and resubscribing later is your only option.

ESPN occasionally runs promotional rates for returning customers, though these are not may provide and you won't know the offer until you try to resubscribe. Some people cancel, wait a few weeks, and then see a discounted rate when they log back in. This is not a reliable strategy, but it does happen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my watchlist and saved shows if I cancel?

Your watchlist and preferences may be saved if you resubscribe within a few months, but ESPN doesn't publish how long they keep this data. If your saved shows matter to you, take screenshots of your watchlist before you cancel.

Can I cancel ESPN+ without calling customer service?

Yes. You can cancel entirely through your account settings online or through your app store. You don't need to call or chat with anyone unless something goes wrong with the cancellation itself.

What if I'm charged after I cancel?

Contact ESPN through the Help section on ESPN.com with your confirmation email. Charges made after your cancellation date are usually refunded within 5 to 10 business days, though timing depends on your bank.

Do I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?

No. ESPN charges monthly in advance, so if you cancel on the 15th of the month, you've already paid for the full month. Your access continues until the end of that billing period, but you won't receive a partial refund.

Can I cancel ESPN+ but keep Hulu and Disney+?

Yes. If you have the Disney Bundle, you can cancel ESPN+ alone and your plan adjusts to include only Hulu and Disney+ at a lower price. Your other two services stay active.