Cancel YouTube TV before your trial ends to avoid the first charge

YouTube TV's free trial lasts seven days. If you do not cancel before day seven ends, your payment method will be charged for the first month of service. You can cancel through the YouTube TV app, the YouTube TV website, or your Google Account settings — whichever you used to sign up. Cancellation takes effect when ready, and you keep access to YouTube TV through the end of your trial period.

The key is timing: cancel anytime during the trial, not after it ends. Once you are charged, you will need to request a refund separately through Google Play or your payment method's dispute process.

Key Takeaways

  • YouTube TV's free trial is seven days long, and cancellation must happen before day seven ends to avoid being charged.
  • You can cancel through the YouTube TV app, the YouTube TV website, or your Google Account settings depending on where you signed up.
  • Cancellation takes effect right away, but you keep full access to YouTube TV through the end of your trial period.
  • If you are already charged after the trial ends, contact Google Play or your credit card company to request a refund rather than trying to cancel after the fact.

Cancel through the YouTube TV website or app

Open YouTube TV on the web or in the app and sign in with the Google Account you used to start the trial. On the website, click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Settings. In the app, tap your profile icon and go to Settings. Look for Membership or Billing — the exact label depends on your device.

Find the option that says Cancel membership or Cancel trial and tap it. YouTube TV will ask you to confirm and may offer you a discount to stay. You can ignore this offer. After you confirm cancellation, you should see a message saying your membership is cancelled, with a date showing when your access ends.

Cancel through Google Account settings

If you signed up through the Google Play Store or linked your YouTube TV account to your Google Account, you can cancel from Google's own settings. Go to myaccount.google.com and sign in. Click Payments & subscriptions on the left side, then Manage subscriptions.

Find YouTube TV in the list and click it. You will see your trial end date and a button that says Cancel subscription. Click that button and confirm. Google will send you a confirmation email. This method works whether you signed up on the web, in the app, or through Google Play.

What happens after you cancel

You keep watching YouTube TV for free until your trial period ends on day seven. You will not lose access to any recordings, favorites, or settings during this time. After day seven, your account closes and you can no longer watch live TV or access your library.

If you change your mind and want to reactivate YouTube TV, you can sign back up, but you will not get another free trial. You will be charged for a full month of service starting when ready.

If you were already charged after the trial ended

If your trial ended and you were charged before you could cancel, you have two ways to get your money back. First, try contacting Google Play directly. Go to myaccount.google.com, click Payments & subscriptions, then Billing settings. Look for a link to contact support or request a refund. Explain that you did not intend to be charged and ask for a refund of the first month.

If Google Play does not refund you, contact your credit card company or bank and dispute the charge. Tell them you cancelled before the trial ended and were charged without permission. Most payment methods will reverse the charge within one to two weeks. Keep any confirmation emails from YouTube TV showing your cancellation date — these help your dispute case.

Avoid being charged again if you want YouTube TV later

After you cancel, YouTube TV may send you emails offering discounts or promotions to come back. These are marketing emails and do not automatically restart your subscription. You have to actively sign up again and enter a payment method. Do not reply to promotional emails or click links in them unless you actually want to restart service.

If you want to use YouTube TV again in the future, you can sign up whenever you choose. You just will not have another free trial available — you will be charged for the first month right away.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel YouTube TV after the free trial ends but before I'm charged?

No. YouTube TV charges your payment method at the exact moment your seven-day trial ends. If you wait until after that moment, you will be charged. Cancel anytime during the seven days to avoid any charge.

Will I lose my recordings and favorites if I cancel?

Yes. When your trial ends after cancellation, your entire YouTube TV account closes. Any recordings, favorites, or custom settings are deleted. If you reactivate later, you start fresh with a new account.

What if I cancel but YouTube TV still charges me?

Contact Google Play support first and ask for a refund, explaining that you cancelled during the trial. If they refuse, dispute the charge with your credit card company or bank. Most will reverse it if you show proof of cancellation.

Can I get another free trial if I sign up again later?

No. YouTube TV offers one free trial per Google Account. Once you have used it, signing up again means paying for the first month when ready. You cannot get another trial even if you wait months or years before signing up again.