Cancel PlayStation Plus directly through your console or account settings

You can stop your PlayStation Plus subscription at any time through your PlayStation console, your computer, or the PlayStation app on your phone. The subscription will remain active until the end of your current billing period — you won't lose access mid-month. Sony does not charge a cancellation fee, and you can restart the subscription later if you change your mind.

The fastest method depends on what device you have in front of you right now. If you're at your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4, you can finish in under two minutes. If you're away from home, the web browser method works just as quickly.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel through your PS5 or PS4 console, through the PlayStation website, or through the PlayStation app on your phone — all three methods reach the same account settings.
  • Your subscription stays active through the end of your current billing cycle, so cancelling on day one of a month-long subscription means you keep access for the full month.
  • Sony will not charge you again after cancellation, but you must cancel before your renewal date to avoid being charged for the next period.
  • If you cancel by mistake or change your mind, you can restart your subscription at any point and your saved games and profile remain on your account.

Cancel through your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4

Start at the home screen and go to your profile icon in the top-right corner. Select Profile, then Account, then Payment and Subscriptions. You'll see a list of your active subscriptions. Find PlayStation Plus in that list and select it.

The next screen shows your current plan, your renewal date, and a button that says Manage or Cancel Subscription depending on your console model. Select that button, then confirm that you want to cancel. The system will ask if you're sure — select yes. You're done. Your subscription will end on the date shown on your screen, and you won't be charged again.

Cancel through the PlayStation website

Go to www.playstation.com and sign in with the email and password for your PlayStation Network account. Click your profile icon in the top-right corner and select Account. From the menu on the left side, click Payment and Subscriptions, then Subscriptions.

Find PlayStation Plus in the list and click on it. You'll see your current plan and renewal date. Click the button labeled Manage or Cancel Subscription. The site will ask you to confirm your cancellation and may ask why you're leaving — you can skip that question. Once you confirm, your subscription is cancelled and will end on your renewal date.

Cancel through the PlayStation mobile app

Open the PlayStation app on your phone and tap your profile icon at the bottom of the screen. Tap Account, then Payment and Subscriptions, then Subscriptions. Tap PlayStation Plus from the list of active subscriptions.

Tap Manage Subscription or Cancel Subscription. Confirm that you want to cancel. Your subscription will remain active through your current billing period and will not renew after that date.

What happens to your games and saves after cancellation

Cancelling PlayStation Plus does not delete your profile, your saved games, or your game library. Your PlayStation Network account stays active, and you keep any games you purchased outright. You straightforward lose access to the monthly games that come with the subscription and to online multiplayer features.

If you restart your subscription later, your saves and profile are still there. You can pick up where you left off. The only thing you lose during the cancellation period is the ability to play online multiplayer and to read the free monthly games offered to subscribers.

Avoid being charged after cancellation

Sony sends a reminder email before your renewal date, but that email sometimes goes to spam or gets missed. Check your account settings to see your exact renewal date — it appears on the subscription management page. If you cancel before that date, you won't be charged. If you cancel after the charge has already gone through, you can request a refund from PlayStation Support, though refunds are not may provide.

If you want to be extra certain, set a phone reminder for two days before your renewal date. That gives you time to cancel if you've decided not to continue, and it prevents an accidental charge.

Restart your subscription if you change your mind

You can restart PlayStation Plus at any point after cancellation. Go back to the subscription management page through your console, the website, or the app, and you'll see an option to restart or renew. You'll be charged for a new subscription period starting when ready, and your access to online play and monthly games returns right away.

There's no penalty for cancelling and restarting later. Some people cancel during months when the free games don't interest them and restart the following month. Your account history and saves stay with you the entire time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my games if I cancel PlayStation Plus?

No. Games you bought stay on your account. You only lose access to the free monthly games that come with the subscription, and you can't play online multiplayer. If you restart your subscription, those features come back and your saves are still there.

Can I cancel before my first month ends?

Yes. You can cancel when ready after purchasing, and your subscription will still run through the end of your first billing period. You won't be charged a second time.

What if I was charged after I cancelled?

Contact PlayStation Support through the PlayStation website and explain that you were charged after cancelling. They can review your account and may issue a refund. Keep the date you cancelled and your confirmation screen as proof.

Do I need to cancel on a specific day of the month?

No. Cancel whenever you want. Your subscription runs until your renewal date regardless of when you cancel. If your renewal date is the 15th and you cancel on the 1st, you still have access until the 15th.