Cancel ESPN+ on the Web or App

To cancel ESPN+, sign into your account on ESPN.com or the ESPN app, go to your account settings, find the subscription section, and select the option to cancel. The process takes about two minutes and your access ends at the end of your current billing period — you won't lose service when ready after clicking cancel.

If you subscribed through ESPN directly (not through another service like Apple or Amazon), this is the method you'll use. You'll see your next billing date before you confirm the cancellation, so you know exactly when your access stops.

Key Takeaways

  • ESPN+ cancellations processed through ESPN.com or the ESPN app take effect at the end of your current billing cycle, not when ready.
  • If you subscribed through Apple, Amazon, Google Play, or Roku, you must cancel through that platform's settings, not through ESPN.
  • You can pause your subscription for up to three months instead of canceling permanently if you want to return later.
  • After cancellation, you lose access to live sports, original shows, and the ESPN+ archive at the end of your billing period.

Cancel Through Apple, Amazon, or Google Play

If you signed up for ESPN+ through Apple (iPhone, iPad, or Mac), Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, or Roku, you must cancel through that platform's settings, not through ESPN. Canceling on ESPN.com won't work because the subscription is tied to your Apple, Amazon, or Google account.

For Apple: Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad, tap your name at the top, select Subscriptions, find ESPN+, and tap Cancel Subscription. On a Mac, open System Settings, click your name, then Subscriptions, find ESPN+, and click the remove button.

For Amazon Prime Video: Go to your Prime Video settings on Amazon.com or the app, select Your Subscriptions, find ESPN+, and click Cancel Subscription.

For Google Play: Open the Google Play app on your Android phone, tap your profile icon, select Subscriptions, find ESPN+, and tap Cancel Subscription.

For Roku: On your Roku device, go to Home, select Subscriptions, find ESPN+, and select Cancel.

Pause Your Subscription Instead of Canceling

ESPN+ lets you pause your subscription for up to three months without canceling it entirely. This option is useful if you want to step away temporarily but plan to return. When you pause, your billing stops and you lose access, but your account and any saved preferences remain intact.

To pause, sign into ESPN.com, go to your account settings, find your subscription, and select Pause Subscription. You'll choose how long to pause (one, two, or three months), and your subscription will automatically resume when the pause period ends unless you cancel before that date.

What Happens After You Cancel

Once your billing period ends, you lose access to all ESPN+ content. This includes live sports events, original shows like Hacks and The Crossover, and the full ESPN+ archive. You won't be able to watch anything on the service, and your account will show as inactive.

If you change your mind later, you can resubscribe at any time. Your viewing history and any saved content won't be there, but you can start fresh with a new subscription.

Confirm Your Cancellation

After you request cancellation, ESPN+ sends a confirmation email to the address on your account. Check your email (including spam folders) to verify the cancellation went through. The email will show your final access date.

If you don't receive a confirmation email within a few minutes, sign back into your account and check your subscription status to make sure the cancellation was recorded. If it wasn't, try canceling again or contact ESPN+ support through the Help section on ESPN.com.

Avoid Accidental Resubscription

After cancellation, don't click any "Watch Now" or "Start Free Trial" buttons on ESPN.com or the app, as these will restart your subscription. If you're browsing ESPN content after canceling, you'll see prompts to resubscribe — ignore them if you don't want to be charged again.

If you accidentally resubscribed within 24 hours of canceling, contact ESPN+ support when ready. They can sometimes reverse the charge if you reach out right away. After 24 hours, you'll need to wait until your next billing cycle to cancel again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund if I cancel in the middle of my billing cycle?

No. ESPN+ does not issue refunds for partial months. Your access continues until the end of your current billing period, and then stops. If you cancel on day one of a 30-day cycle, you still have access for the full 30 days before losing it.

Can I cancel if I'm on a free trial?

Yes. If you're in a free trial period, you can cancel anytime and won't be charged. Canceling a trial works the same way as canceling a paid subscription — your access ends when the trial period ends, not when ready.

What if I subscribed through a bundle with Hulu or Disney+?

If you have the Disney Bundle (ESPN+, Hulu, and Disney+), you cancel ESPN+ separately from the other services. Sign into your Disney account, go to subscriptions, and remove ESPN+ while keeping Hulu and Disney+ active. You'll be charged less per month after removing ESPN+.

Will canceling ESPN+ affect my other streaming services?

No. Canceling ESPN+ only stops that subscription. If you also pay for Hulu, Disney+, or any other service, those will continue normally unless you cancel them separately.

How do I cancel if I forgot my password?

Use the "Forgot Password" link on ESPN.com to reset your password, then sign in and cancel as normal. If you subscribed through Apple, Amazon, or Google Play, you can cancel through those platforms without signing into ESPN.