YouTube TV free trial 2026: length, how to start it and what to test
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YouTube TV free trial status: 10 days. Below: who qualifies, how to start without being charged, a checklist of what to test in the first days, how to cancel before the first payment, and which rival services in the same market also offer a trial.
How to start the trial
- 1Open the official sign-up page linked on this page and choose the plan you want to test; the trial applies to the plan you pick.
- 2Create a new account. Trials are for new customers, and a returning email address is usually refused.
- 3Add a payment method. YouTube TV charges it automatically when the trial ends, so note the end date.
- 4Install the app on the TV you actually watch on, not just the phone, and sign in with the same account.
- 5Set a calendar reminder two days before the trial ends to decide whether to keep it.
What to test before the trial ends
- Every channel you pay for today: search the guide for them on YouTube TV.
- Simultaneous streams on two devices at once to confirm the limit (3).
- Recording or catch-up (Unlimited, kept 9 months): record a programme and play it back the next day.
- Picture quality on your main TV during a live sports event in the evening.
- The cancel button in the account settings, so you know where it is.
Cancelling before you are charged
Cancel from the account or membership page on the website; app-store subscriptions must be cancelled in the app store that created them. Access usually continues until the trial end date. If YouTube TV offers no trial, the monthly plan with no contract is the equivalent test: one month, then cancel.
See official pricing
YouTube TV Prices and plans read from the official pricing page on 2026-10-12. They change often: confirm on the operator site before subscribing.
Other licensed services in United States with a trial
| Plan | Monthly price | Simultaneous streams | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube TV | $82.99/month | 3 | 10 days |
| Fubo | from $84.99/month | 10 | 7 days (varies by promotion) |
| Sling TV | from $45.99/month | 3 | None; first-month discounts instead |
| Hulu + Live TV | from $82.99/month | 2 | 3 days (varies) |
| DIRECTV Stream | $89.99/month | Unlimited at home | 5 days |
| Philo | $25/month | 3 | 7 days |
Frequently asked questions
How long is the YouTube TV free trial?
10 days. The operator can change or suspend trials at any time, usually around major sports events.
Do I need a card for the YouTube TV trial?
Yes. The card is charged automatically at the end of the trial unless you cancel first.
Can I get a second free trial?
Trials are tied to new accounts and payment methods; a second trial on the same details is normally refused.
Will I be charged if I cancel on the last day?
No, as long as the cancellation is confirmed before the trial end time shown in your account.
Which United States services have a free trial?
See the list above; several rivals offer 7 to 30 days, and the public-broadcaster apps are free without a trial.