Cancel Sling TV directly through your account settings

You can cancel Sling TV yourself without calling customer service. Log into your Sling TV account on their website or mobile app, go to your account settings, find the subscription or billing section, and select the option to cancel. The process takes about two minutes. Sling will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may show you a retention offer — a discounted rate to keep the service — but you can decline and proceed with canceling.

Your access ends at the end of your current billing cycle, not when ready. If you paid for a month on the 15th, you keep the service until the 15th of the next month, even after you cancel. Sling does not refund partial months, so canceling on the first day of your billing cycle wastes less money than canceling near the end.

If you signed up through a third-party platform — Apple TV Channels, Amazon Prime Video Channels, Roku, or The Roku Channel — you must cancel through that platform instead, not through Sling's website. Each platform has its own cancellation process, and canceling on Sling's site will not stop the charge from your original payment method.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into your Sling TV account on the website or app, navigate to account settings, and select cancel — you do not need to call.
  • Your service continues until the end of your current billing cycle, and Sling does not refund unused days.
  • If you subscribed through Apple, Amazon, Roku, or another third-party service, cancel through that platform, not through Sling directly.
  • Sling may offer a discounted rate to keep your subscription, but you can decline and complete the cancellation.
  • Check your email for a cancellation confirmation and verify the charge stops on your next billing date.

Canceling through third-party platforms

If you subscribed to Sling TV through Apple TV Channels, you must cancel through the Apple TV app or Apple's website. Open the Apple TV app, go to Account, select Subscriptions, find Sling TV, and tap Cancel Subscription. On a computer, visit tv.apple.com, sign in, go to Account Settings, select Subscriptions, and cancel from there.

For Amazon Prime Video Channels, open the Prime Video app or website, go to Your Account, select Manage Your Prime Video Channels, find Sling TV, and select Cancel Channel. Roku subscribers should open the Roku app or go to roku.com, navigate to Subscriptions, find Sling TV, and cancel. The Roku Channel works the same way — open the app, go to Subscriptions, and cancel Sling TV from there.

After you cancel through any third-party platform, check your email for a confirmation. The charge should stop on your next billing date. If the charge continues after your billing cycle ends, contact the third-party platform's customer service, not Sling, because they process the payment.

What happens after you cancel

Once your current billing cycle ends, you lose access to Sling TV. You will not be able to log in or stream content. If you change your mind within a few months, you can resubscribe, but Sling does not hold your saved preferences, watchlist, or DVR recordings — you start fresh.

Check your email for a cancellation confirmation from Sling or the platform you used. Keep this email in case you need to dispute a charge later. If you see a charge after your billing cycle should have ended, contact Sling's customer service or the third-party platform when ready.

Canceling before your free trial ends

If you signed up for a free trial, you must cancel before the trial period ends or you will be charged. Sling sends reminder emails before the trial expires, but do not rely on them — log into your account a few days before the trial ends and cancel yourself to be certain.

The cancellation process is the same: go to account settings and select cancel. Your access ends when the trial period ends, not when you click cancel. If you are charged after the trial ends, contact Sling within a few days and ask for a refund — they often grant one if you cancel within the first billing cycle.

If you cannot find the cancel option

Some accounts, particularly older ones or those created through certain promotions, may not show a self-service cancel option in account settings. If you do not see a cancel button after looking through your account settings and billing section, contact Sling TV customer service by phone, email, or live chat through their website.

Have your account email and the phone number associated with your account ready when you contact them. Tell them you want to cancel your subscription. They may ask why you are leaving or offer a discount to stay, but you can decline and ask them to process the cancellation. Request a confirmation number or email confirmation of the cancellation.

Avoiding unexpected charges

After you cancel, monitor your bank or credit card statement on your next billing date to confirm the charge stopped. If Sling or the third-party platform charges you after your billing cycle should have ended, contact them when ready and explain that you canceled. Most companies will refund the charge if you contact them within 30 days.

If you subscribed through a third-party platform and see a charge from that platform after canceling, the cancellation may not have gone through. Log back into the platform and verify that Sling TV no longer appears in your active subscriptions. If it still shows as active, cancel again or contact the platform's customer service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a refund for the month I cancel?

No. Sling does not refund partial months. Your service continues until the end of your current billing cycle, and you lose access after that date. To minimize waste, cancel on the first day of your billing cycle rather than near the end.

What if I cancel but still see a charge?

Check your cancellation confirmation email to verify the cancellation went through. If you subscribed through a third-party platform, log into that platform and confirm Sling TV no longer appears in your active subscriptions. If the charge appears after your billing cycle should have ended, contact Sling or the third-party platform within 30 days and request a refund.

Can I pause my subscription instead of canceling?

Sling does not offer a pause option. You must cancel to stop charges. If you think you might return, note that you will need to resubscribe and set up your preferences again — Sling does not save your settings after cancellation.

Do I lose my DVR recordings when I cancel?

Yes. Any shows or movies you recorded are deleted when your subscription ends. If you want to keep recordings, read or save them before your access ends, though Sling's read options are limited depending on your plan.

How long does it take for the charge to stop?

The charge stops after your current billing cycle ends. If you were charged on the 15th of each month and you cancel on the 20th, you will not see another charge after the 15th of the following month. You keep full access to Sling TV until that date.