Cancel PlayStation Plus: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide

PlayStation Plus can be cancelled through your PS5, PS4, or the PlayStation website. This guide covers all tiers including Essential, Extra, and Premium.

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Gaming

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Entertainment

Entertainment

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PS Plus Cancellation at a Glance

Cancel Online

Yes

Main Cancel methods

PlayStation Console

Website

Mobile App

Time to Cancel

2-3 mins

Through account settings

Where to Cancel

PlayStation Account Management

Subscription settings

PlayStation Plus subscriptions are managed through your PlayStation Network account. You can turn off auto-renewal from your console, the PlayStation app, or the website at playstation.com.

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How to Cancel PlayStation Plus

Here's how to cancel your PS Plus subscription from your PlayStation console.

How to Cancel PlayStation Plus

Here's how to cancel your PS Plus subscription from your PlayStation console.

How to Cancel PlayStation Plus

Here's how to cancel your PS Plus subscription from your PlayStation console.

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Go to Settings on your PlayStation

From the home screen, navigate to Settings (gear icon in the top right on PS5, or the toolbox icon on PS4).

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Select Users and Accounts

Choose Users and Accounts (PS5) or Account Management (PS4) to access your PlayStation Network settings.

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Go to Subscription settings

Select Account and then PlayStation Plus or Subscription to see your current plan details.

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Turn off Auto-Renew

Select your subscription and turn off Auto-Renew. This stops future charges while keeping your current subscription active until it expires.

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Confirm your changes

Confirm the change when prompted. You'll keep PS Plus benefits until your current subscription period ends, then it stops.

Or skip the steps entirely

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Or skip the steps entirely

Our tool takes you straight to the cancel page. No hunting required.

Or skip the steps entirely

Our tool takes you straight to the cancel page. No hunting required.

PlayStation Plus-specific things to know

Keep these details in mind when cancelling PS Plus.

PlayStation Plus-specific things to know

Keep these details in mind when cancelling PS Plus.

PlayStation Plus-specific things to know

Keep these details in mind when cancelling PS Plus.

Online multiplayer requires PS Plus

Most online multiplayer games on PlayStation require an active PS Plus subscription. Free-to-play games are exceptions.

Monthly games are tied to subscription
Cloud saves need PS Plus

Online multiplayer requires PS Plus

Most online multiplayer games on PlayStation require an active PS Plus subscription. Free-to-play games are exceptions.

Monthly games are tied to subscription
Cloud saves need PS Plus

Online multiplayer requires PS Plus

Most online multiplayer games on PlayStation require an active PS Plus subscription. Free-to-play games are exceptions.

Monthly games are tied to subscription
Cloud saves need PS Plus

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

Consider these factors before ending your PS Plus subscription.

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

Consider these factors before ending your PS Plus subscription.

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

Consider these factors before ending your PS Plus subscription.

1. Online play will be limited

Without PS Plus, you can't play most games online. Free-to-play titles like Fortnite don't require PS Plus for online play.

2. Claimed games become locked
3. Cloud saves remain stored

1. Online play will be limited

Without PS Plus, you can't play most games online. Free-to-play titles like Fortnite don't require PS Plus for online play.

2. Claimed games become locked
3. Cloud saves remain stored

1. Online play will be limited

Without PS Plus, you can't play most games online. Free-to-play titles like Fortnite don't require PS Plus for online play.

2. Claimed games become locked
3. Cloud saves remain stored

Alternative ways to cancel PlayStation Plus

You can also cancel PS Plus through the website or mobile app.

Alternative ways to cancel PlayStation Plus

You can also cancel PS Plus through the website or mobile app.

Alternative ways to cancel PlayStation Plus

You can also cancel PS Plus through the website or mobile app.

Website

Cancel PlayStation Plus through the PlayStation website at store.playstation.com.

Go to store.playstation.com → Sign in → Click your profile → Subscription ManagementPlayStation Plus → Turn off Auto-Renew

Website

Cancel PlayStation Plus through the PlayStation website at store.playstation.com.

Go to store.playstation.com → Sign in → Click your profile → Subscription ManagementPlayStation Plus → Turn off Auto-Renew

Phone Cancel

Call PlayStation Support to get help with your subscription.

1-800-345-7669

Phone Cancel

Call PlayStation Support to get help with your subscription.

1-800-345-7669

Live Chat Cancel

PlayStation Support offers live chat for subscription help.

  1. Go to support.playstation.com

  2. Select PlayStation Plus

  3. Choose Live Chat

  4. Request subscription cancellation help

Live Chat Cancel

PlayStation Support offers live chat for subscription help.

  1. Go to support.playstation.com

  2. Select PlayStation Plus

  3. Choose Live Chat

  4. Request subscription cancellation help

Website

Cancel PlayStation Plus through the PlayStation website at store.playstation.com.

Go to store.playstation.com → Sign in → Click your profile → Subscription ManagementPlayStation Plus → Turn off Auto-Renew

Live Chat Cancel

PlayStation Support offers live chat for subscription help.

  1. Go to support.playstation.com

  2. Select PlayStation Plus

  3. Choose Live Chat

  4. Request subscription cancellation help

Phone Cancel

Call PlayStation Support to get help with your subscription.

1-800-345-7669

Alternatives to cancelling your subscription

If cost is your concern, PlayStation Plus offers different tiers at various price points.

Alternatives to cancelling your subscription

If cost is your concern, PlayStation Plus offers different tiers at various price points.

Alternatives to cancelling your subscription

If cost is your concern, PlayStation Plus offers different tiers at various price points.

Switch to a different PS Plus tier

PlayStation Plus has three tiers. Essential is cheapest if you just need online play and monthly games.

PlayStation Plus tiers:

  • Essential — $9.99/month (online play, monthly games, cloud saves)

  • Extra — $14.99/month (Essential + Game Catalog)

  • Premium — $17.99/month (Extra + Classics, trials, cloud streaming)

Switch Your Billing Cycle

Annual subscriptions offer significant savings compared to monthly billing.

Annual Essential saves about $50/year vs monthly billing

Switch to a different PS Plus tier

PlayStation Plus has three tiers. Essential is cheapest if you just need online play and monthly games.

PlayStation Plus tiers:

  • Essential — $9.99/month (online play, monthly games, cloud saves)

  • Extra — $14.99/month (Essential + Game Catalog)

  • Premium — $17.99/month (Extra + Classics, trials, cloud streaming)

Switch Your Billing Cycle

Annual subscriptions offer significant savings compared to monthly billing.

Annual Essential saves about $50/year vs monthly billing

Switch to a different PS Plus tier

PlayStation Plus has three tiers. Essential is cheapest if you just need online play and monthly games.

PlayStation Plus tiers:

  • Essential — $9.99/month (online play, monthly games, cloud saves)

  • Extra — $14.99/month (Essential + Game Catalog)

  • Premium — $17.99/month (Extra + Classics, trials, cloud streaming)

Switch Your Billing Cycle

Annual subscriptions offer significant savings compared to monthly billing.

Annual Essential saves about $50/year vs monthly billing

The complete guide to cancelling unused subscriptions

Everything you need to know about finding and cutting what you don't use.

The complete guide to cancelling unused subscriptions

Everything you need to know about finding and cutting what you don't use.

The complete guide to cancelling unused subscriptions

Everything you need to know about finding and cutting what you don't use.

PlayStation Plus Cancellation FAQ

Common questions about cancelling your PS Plus subscription.

PlayStation Plus Cancellation FAQ

Common questions about cancelling your PS Plus subscription.

PlayStation Plus Cancellation FAQ

Common questions about cancelling your PS Plus subscription.

Do I lose my claimed games if I cancel?

Do I lose my claimed games if I cancel?

Do I lose my claimed games if I cancel?

Can I still play online after cancelling?

Can I still play online after cancelling?

Can I still play online after cancelling?

What happens to my cloud saves?

What happens to my cloud saves?

What happens to my cloud saves?

Will I get a refund if I cancel?

Will I get a refund if I cancel?

Will I get a refund if I cancel?

Can I downgrade from Premium to Essential?

Can I downgrade from Premium to Essential?

Can I downgrade from Premium to Essential?

How do I cancel from the PS App?

How do I cancel from the PS App?

How do I cancel from the PS App?

Can I resubscribe after cancelling?

Can I resubscribe after cancelling?

Can I resubscribe after cancelling?

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About PlayStation Plus

PlayStation Plus is Sony's gaming subscription service offering online multiplayer, monthly games, cloud storage, and game catalog access.

Why people cancel PlayStation Plus

  • Not playing online enough to justify cost

  • Monthly games aren't appealing

  • Price increased for higher tiers

  • Switching to a different gaming platform

  • Taking a break from gaming

Why people cancel PlayStation Plus

  • Not playing online enough to justify cost

  • Monthly games aren't appealing

  • Price increased for higher tiers

  • Switching to a different gaming platform

  • Taking a break from gaming

Why people cancel PlayStation Plus

  • Not playing online enough to justify cost

  • Monthly games aren't appealing

  • Price increased for higher tiers

  • Switching to a different gaming platform

  • Taking a break from gaming

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