How to Cancel ESPN Subscription and Avoid Future Recurring Charges

Learn how to cancel espn subscription plans across different platforms including direct billing, Apple, Google Play, Roku, Amazon, and the Disney Bundle, and discover how to troubleshoot common cancellation issues.

Step 1: Identify Who Bills You

The most common reason an ESPN subscription cancellation fails is attempting to cancel through the wrong platform. Because ESPN+ is sold directly, packaged inside the Disney Bundle, and distributed by third-party app stores, your billing relationship determines your exact cancellation path. Trying to end a subscription on the ESPN website when you are billed through Roku or Apple will not stop the recurring charges.

To find your billing provider, check your email history for ESPN+ receipts, look at your bank statement, or log in to your ESPN account details.

Statement DescriptorBilling ProviderWhere to Cancel
ESPNPLUS or ESPNESPN DirectESPN.com
DISNEYPLUSDisneyDisneyPlus.com
APPLE.COM/BILLAppleiOS / iPadOS Settings
GOOGLE PLAYGoogleGoogle Play Store
RokuRokuRoku Account Page
AmazonAmazonAmazon Memberships & Subscriptions

If your subscription was started through a third party, you cannot manage your billing on the ESPN portal. You must cancel the subscription through that specific provider to stop future charges.

Cancel ESPN+ Directly on ESPN.com

If you purchased your subscription directly on the web, you can end it using a standard web browser.

  1. Navigate to the direct ESPN billing page (https://secure.web.plus.espn.com/billing/subscription) or go to espn.com and log in.
  2. Click the Profile icon in the top-right corner of the screen, then select Manage My Account.
  3. Under the Plans and Billing section, locate your active subscription and click the small right-pointing arrow next to it.
  4. Scroll down past your credit card information to the bottom of the page and click Cancel Subscription.
  5. Follow the prompts to confirm your selection and complete the cancellation.

If you encounter a blank page or a loading error when attempting to manage your account, your browser cookies or an ad-blocker may be interfering with the site. Open a private or incognito browsing window, log in again, and attempt the process.

Cancel ESPN+ on Apple Devices (iOS and iPadOS)

If you signed up for ESPN+ using an iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV, your billing is managed by Apple.

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap your name at the top of the menu to access your Apple Account.
  3. Tap Subscriptions.
  4. Find ESPN+ in your active list and tap it.
  5. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm your decision.

Cancel ESPN+ on Android Devices (Google Play)

If you subscribed to ESPN+ through an Android phone or tablet, Google Play manages your recurring payments.

  1. Open the Google Play Store app on your device (or navigate to play.google.com in a desktop browser).
  2. Tap your profile picture in the upper-right corner.
  3. Select Payments & subscriptions, then tap Subscriptions.
  4. Choose ESPN+ from your active list.
  5. Select Cancel subscription and follow the on-screen instructions to confirm.

Cancel ESPN+ Billed Through Roku

Subscriptions initiated directly through your Roku streaming device are tied to your Roku account.

  1. Open a web browser on your computer or mobile device and go to my.roku.com.
  2. Log in to the Roku account connected to your streaming device.
  3. Scroll down the page and select Manage your subscriptions.
  4. Find ESPN+ under your active subscriptions.
  5. Click Unsubscribe and confirm your choice.

Cancel ESPN+ Billed Through Amazon

If you registered for ESPN+ using a Fire TV, Fire Stick, or Amazon's subscriptions dashboard, you must end billing via your Amazon account.

  1. Go to the Amazon website and navigate to your Memberships & Subscriptions dashboard.
  2. Log in with your Amazon credentials if prompted.
  3. Locate ESPN+ in your subscriptions list.
  4. Click the Actions button next to the service.
  5. Select Cancel your subscription or turn off auto-renew, then confirm.

Cancel the Disney Bundle (Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+)

If you have a combined bundle that includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, you cannot manage your billing via the standalone ESPN interface. Instead, you must cancel the package through Disney or your third-party billing partner.

  1. Open a web browser and navigate to DisneyPlus.com.
  2. Log in to your account, select your profile icon, and click Account.
  3. Under the Subscription section, select your specific Disney Bundle plan.
  4. Scroll down and click Cancel Subscription.
  5. Complete the confirmation steps through the final page.

If you received the Disney Bundle as an add-on or promotion through a mobile carrier like Verizon, you cannot cancel it on Disney's website. You must log in to your mobile carrier's portal and remove the Disney Bundle from your add-ons dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ESPN+ offer partial refunds?

No, ESPN+ does not issue refunds or credits for partially used billing periods. Once you complete the cancellation steps, your access to the service will continue until the final day of your current billing cycle, at which point the recurring charges will stop.

Why can I not find the cancel button on ESPN's website?

This typically happens for two reasons. First, your account is likely billed through a third-party partner (such as Apple, Google, Amazon, or Roku) rather than ESPN directly, meaning the cancellation must occur on that partner's platform. Second, a web browser extension or ad-blocker may be hiding the billing management buttons. Try using a private browsing window to rule out browser interference.

Can I cancel ESPN+ directly from my smart TV app?

No, smart TV applications generally do not support direct subscription management or cancellation. You must use a smartphone, tablet, or desktop computer to access the billing options through a web browser or your respective app store account.

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