Learn How to Cancel Your ESPN+ Subscription

Understanding ESPN+ and When Cancellation Makes Sense

ESPN+ is a streaming service owned by Disney that offers sports content separate from traditional cable or satellite TV. The service costs $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year as of 2024, though prices may change. ESPN+ includes access to thousands of live sporting events, original shows, and on-demand replays across various sports including Major League Baseball, National Hockey League, college football, soccer, and more.

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Many people subscribe to ESPN+ for different reasons. Some want to watch specific teams or sports that aren't available through regular broadcast channels. Others bundle ESPN+ with Disney+ and Hulu to save money on multiple streaming services. And some sign up to watch a particular season or event, then cancel afterward.

Understanding your own viewing habits can help you decide whether keeping the subscription makes financial sense. Consider questions like: Do you actually watch content regularly, or do you find yourself paying monthly without using it? Are there specific sports or events you're interested in that justify the cost? Would bundling with other services be cheaper than your current setup?

Cancellation might make sense if you've finished watching the season you cared about, if you're reducing subscription expenses overall, or if you found that your viewing habits changed. Some people cancel ESPN+ seasonally—keeping it during football season but canceling during the offseason, for example.

Practical takeaway: Before canceling, think about whether the service still matches your needs. If it doesn't, cancellation is straightforward and doesn't involve penalties or fees.

Where to Start: Finding Your Account Settings

The process of canceling ESPN+ begins in your account settings, but the exact location depends on which device or platform you used to sign up. ESPN+ can be accessed through a web browser, mobile apps for iOS and Android, or through various streaming devices like Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire Stick, or Samsung Smart TVs. You'll need to cancel from the same platform or account where your subscription is active.

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If you subscribed through the ESPN+ website or app directly, you'll cancel through that account. However, if you subscribed through a bundle (like the Disney Bundle), through another platform like Apple TV Channels or Amazon Prime Video Channels, or through a third-party service provider, the cancellation process may differ. This distinction matters because you're essentially canceling with whoever you're paying, not necessarily with ESPN+ itself.

To find your account settings on the web version, log into ESPN.com and look for your profile icon, usually located in the top-right corner. On the mobile app, the menu icon (typically three horizontal lines) usually contains account or settings options. The exact wording varies—you might see "Account," "Settings," "Profile," or "Manage Account."

If you've forgotten your login information, most platforms offer password reset options. For the ESPN+ website, you can use "Forgot Password" on the login page. This typically sends a reset link to your email address on file. If you subscribed through a bundle or third-party service, you may need to reset your Disney account password instead, since that controls your ESPN+ access.

Practical takeaway: Identify where you subscribed first—directly through ESPN+, through a bundle, or through another service provider. This determines where you'll actually cancel your subscription.

Canceling a Direct ESPN+ Subscription Through the Website

If you subscribed directly to ESPN+ through their website or mobile app and paid ESPN+ directly (not through a bundle or third-party service), the web browser cancellation process is the most straightforward method. Start by going to ESPN.com and logging into your account using your email address and password.

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Once logged in, locate your profile menu. On most browsers, this appears as a user icon or silhouette in the top-right corner of the page. Click this icon, and you should see a dropdown menu with several options. Look for something like "Account," "Manage Account," or "Account Settings." The exact wording can vary depending on when the site was last updated.

Within your account settings, you're looking for a section related to subscriptions or billing. This might be labeled "Subscription," "Billing," "Payment Method," or "Manage Subscription." Click into this section. You should see information about your current ESPN+ subscription, including your billing date and the amount you pay.

Near your subscription information, there will be an option to cancel. This button or link might say "Cancel Subscription," "Cancel ESPN+," or "End Subscription." Click this option. ESPN+ will typically ask you to confirm your cancellation and may offer you a discount to stay—this is optional, and you can proceed with cancellation if that's your choice.

After you confirm the cancellation, you should receive a confirmation message on screen and an email to your registered email address. This email serves as your receipt and proof of cancellation. Keep this for your records. Your access typically continues until the end of your current billing period, even after cancellation is confirmed.

Practical takeaway: Direct web cancellations are the most transparent because you can see your subscription details and confirm the cancellation immediately on the same page.

Canceling Through Mobile Apps on iOS and Android

Canceling ESPN+ through mobile apps involves a slightly different process because of how Apple and Google handle subscriptions. When you sign up for ESPN+ through the mobile apps on iPhone or iPad, the payment actually goes through Apple's App Store, not directly to ESPN. Similarly, if you use an Android phone, the payment typically goes through Google Play. This means cancellation must happen through those platforms, not through the ESPN+ app itself.

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For iPhone and iPad users, open the Settings app on your device (not the ESPN+ app). Scroll down and tap "iTunes & App Store" or "App Store" depending on your iOS version. At the top, tap your Apple ID (you may need to sign in). Select "Subscriptions." You should see a list of your active subscriptions. Find ESPN+ in this list and tap it. Then tap "Cancel Subscription" or "Cancel Free Trial" depending on your situation. You'll be asked to confirm the cancellation.

For Android users, the process is similar but uses Google's system. Open the Google Play app on your Android device. Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner. Select "Payments and subscriptions," then "Subscriptions." Find ESPN+ in your subscriptions list and tap it. Select "Cancel subscription" and confirm your choice.

One important detail: canceling through Apple's App Store or Google Play doesn't require contacting ESPN+ customer service. The cancellation happens directly with Apple or Google. However, you should receive a confirmation email from ESPN that acknowledges the cancellation. If you don't receive this email within a day or two, you can contact ESPN's support to verify the cancellation went through properly.

If you've linked your Apple or Google account to your ESPN account but paid ESPN directly (not through the app), you may need to cancel through the website method instead. Check your email receipts to see whether ESPN or Apple/Google charged you each month.

Practical takeaway: Mobile app subscriptions go through Apple or Google, not ESPN+, so you must cancel through those platforms' settings, not the ESPN+ app itself.

Canceling a Disney Bundle or Third-Party Subscriptions

If you signed up for ESPN+ as part of a bundle—such as the Disney Bundle, which includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+—or if you subscribed through a service like Apple TV Channels, Amazon Prime Video Channels, or directly through your cable or satellite provider, the cancellation process differs from a direct ESPN+ subscription.

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For the Disney Bundle, you'll need to access your Disney account, not ESPN+ directly. Visit disneyplus.com or the Disney+ app, log in with your email and password, and navigate to your account settings. Look for "Subscriptions" or "Billing" within your account. Here, you can choose to cancel just ESPN+ while keeping Disney+ and Hulu, or you can cancel the entire bundle. Disney allows you to modify which services you keep, so you don't necessarily have to cancel all three at once.

If you subscribed through Apple TV Channels, the cancellation happens through the Apple TV app on your device or through apple.com. Go to Settings, find your account, select "Subscriptions," and locate ESPN+.