Streaming & Live TV · Last checked November 2026
YouTube TV free trial: what you get & how to cancel
Live TV from 100+ channels including local networks, with unlimited cloud DVR. The trial length changes often, so check what you're offered before starting.
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What you get
- Live local and national networks, sports and news
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Up to 6 household accounts per membership
- Optional genre plans (Sports, Entertainment, News combos) that are cheaper than the main plan
How to cancel YouTube TV before you're charged
- Open YouTube TV (app or tv.youtube.com) and select your profile photo.
- Go to Settings → Membership.
- Select Manage next to your plan, then Cancel membership (you'll be offered a pause instead — decline if you want to cancel).
- Confirm the cancellation.
Tips & gotchas
- If you cancel during the trial you keep access until the trial period ends.
- Days remaining on your trial are shown in Settings → Membership.
- Add-on networks (HBO Max, etc.) have their own separate trials and billing — cancel them too.
Quick answers
How long is the YouTube TV free trial?
21 days on most plans as listed on YouTube TV's plans page (the Sports plan shows a 2-day trial); offers vary by account, and your exact length is shown at checkout
Do I need a credit card for the YouTube TV trial?
Yes — a valid payment method is required, but you aren't charged until the trial ends
How much does YouTube TV cost after the trial?
Main plan $82.99/month. Cheaper genre plans start at $54.99/month (Entertainment); the Sports plan is $64.99/month. Limited-time intro discounts (e.g. $59.99/month for the first 2 months of the main plan) end November 16, 2026.
Sources
Details checked against these pages in November 2026. Offers change often, vary by account and region, and the checkout page is always the final word — if something here says “check current terms,” we couldn't confirm it from an official source.