How to Cancel The Athletic (2026 guide)
The way you cancel The Athletic depends on where you signed up. We cover all the options below, including direct billing, app stores, and third-party subscriptions.
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Cancellation Summary
Cancel Online
Yes
Main Cancel methods
Website
Mobile App
App Store
Time to Cancel
2-3 mins
Instant for direct billing
Where to Cancel
Account Settings
Subscription section
The Athletic subscriptions are often bundled with other news services or included in promotional offers. If you don't see a cancel option in your Athletic account, you may need to cancel through the original provider instead.
Time for a subscription cleanout?
Search or upload a statement. Cancel everything you don't need in minutes.
Time for a subscription cleanout?
Search or upload a statement. Cancel everything you don't need in minutes.
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Search or upload a statement. Cancel everything you don't need in minutes.
Cancel Your The Athletic Subscription
Follow these steps to cancel your The Athletic subscription directly. If you're billed through a third party, see the alternative methods section.
Cancel Your The Athletic Subscription
Follow these steps to cancel your The Athletic subscription directly. If you're billed through a third party, see the alternative methods section.
Cancel Your The Athletic Subscription
Follow these steps to cancel your The Athletic subscription directly. If you're billed through a third party, see the alternative methods section.
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Log in to your Athletic account
Go to theathletic.com and sign in using your email and password.
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Navigate to account settings
Click on your profile icon in the top right corner, then select Account Settings from the dropdown menu.
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Find subscription management
Look for the Subscription or Billing section in your account settings page.
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Cancel your subscription
Click Cancel Subscription or Manage Subscription, then follow the prompts to confirm cancellation.
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Verify cancellation confirmation
You should receive a confirmation email and see your subscription status change to canceled in your account settings.
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The Athletic-specific things to know
The Athletic subscriptions can work differently depending on your plan or how you signed up. These tips cover common edge cases.
The Athletic-specific things to know
The Athletic subscriptions can work differently depending on your plan or how you signed up. These tips cover common edge cases.
The Athletic-specific things to know
The Athletic subscriptions can work differently depending on your plan or how you signed up. These tips cover common edge cases.
Annual subscriptions are common
Many Athletic users have annual plans that renew automatically. Check your billing frequency before canceling to understand when charges occur.
Student discounts require verification
Promotional pricing ends upon cancellation
Annual subscriptions are common
Many Athletic users have annual plans that renew automatically. Check your billing frequency before canceling to understand when charges occur.
Student discounts require verification
Promotional pricing ends upon cancellation
Annual subscriptions are common
Many Athletic users have annual plans that renew automatically. Check your billing frequency before canceling to understand when charges occur.
Student discounts require verification
Promotional pricing ends upon cancellation
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.
1. Check who's actually billing you
Look at your credit card statement to see if The Athletic is charging you directly or if it's bundled through another service like Apple or a cable provider.
2. Access continues until billing period ends
3. Deleting the app doesn't cancel
1. Check who's actually billing you
Look at your credit card statement to see if The Athletic is charging you directly or if it's bundled through another service like Apple or a cable provider.
2. Access continues until billing period ends
3. Deleting the app doesn't cancel
1. Check who's actually billing you
Look at your credit card statement to see if The Athletic is charging you directly or if it's bundled through another service like Apple or a cable provider.
2. Access continues until billing period ends
3. Deleting the app doesn't cancel
Alternative ways to cancel The Athletic
If you can't cancel through your Athletic account, you may need to go through app stores or third parties. The right option depends on how you're being billed.
Alternative ways to cancel The Athletic
If you can't cancel through your Athletic account, you may need to go through app stores or third parties. The right option depends on how you're being billed.
Alternative ways to cancel The Athletic
If you can't cancel through your Athletic account, you may need to go through app stores or third parties. The right option depends on how you're being billed.
Google Play Store
If you subscribed through the Android app, you'll need to cancel through Google Play Store subscriptions.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Google Play Store
If you subscribed through the Android app, you'll need to cancel through Google Play Store subscriptions.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Reseller & Third-Party Billing
Some users get The Athletic through cable providers or promotional bundles and must cancel through the original provider.
Check your bank or credit card statement to see who charged you.
Cable TV providers
Student discount programs
Corporate subscriptions
Reseller & Third-Party Billing
Some users get The Athletic through cable providers or promotional bundles and must cancel through the original provider.
Check your bank or credit card statement to see who charged you.
Cable TV providers
Student discount programs
Corporate subscriptions
Email Support For Cancellation
You can contact The Athletic's customer service team via email to request cancellation.
support@theathletic.com
Email Support For Cancellation
You can contact The Athletic's customer service team via email to request cancellation.
support@theathletic.com
Apple App Store
iOS users who subscribed through the Athletic app need to cancel via their Apple ID subscription settings.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Apple App Store
iOS users who subscribed through the Athletic app need to cancel via their Apple ID subscription settings.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Live Chat Cancel
The Athletic offers customer support through live chat if you're having trouble canceling online.
Go to The Athletic website
Look for the support or help section
Start a live chat session
Request cancellation assistance
Live Chat Cancel
The Athletic offers customer support through live chat if you're having trouble canceling online.
Go to The Athletic website
Look for the support or help section
Start a live chat session
Request cancellation assistance
Google Play Store
If you subscribed through the Android app, you'll need to cancel through Google Play Store subscriptions.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Apple App Store
iOS users who subscribed through the Athletic app need to cancel via their Apple ID subscription settings.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Reseller & Third-Party Billing
Some users get The Athletic through cable providers or promotional bundles and must cancel through the original provider.
Check your bank or credit card statement to see who charged you.
Cable TV providers
Student discount programs
Corporate subscriptions
Live Chat Cancel
The Athletic offers customer support through live chat if you're having trouble canceling online.
Go to The Athletic website
Look for the support or help section
Start a live chat session
Request cancellation assistance
Email Support For Cancellation
You can contact The Athletic's customer service team via email to request cancellation.
support@theathletic.com
Other options to consider
If you're canceling due to cost or infrequent use, you might be able to downgrade or adjust your billing instead of cancelling completely.
Other options to consider
If you're canceling due to cost or infrequent use, you might be able to downgrade or adjust your billing instead of cancelling completely.
Other options to consider
If you're canceling due to cost or infrequent use, you might be able to downgrade or adjust your billing instead of cancelling completely.
Downgrade your The Athletic plan
The Athletic offers different subscription tiers at various price points. You might find a cheaper option that still gives you access to the content you want.
Monthly subscription
Annual subscription (typically cheaper per month)
Switch Your Billing Cycle
Switch to annual billing
Annual subscriptions typically offer significant savings compared to monthly billing.
Bundle Your Subscription Plan
The Athletic is often included in sports and news bundles that might be cheaper than individual subscriptions.
Some cable and streaming packages
Student news bundles
Downgrade your The Athletic plan
The Athletic offers different subscription tiers at various price points. You might find a cheaper option that still gives you access to the content you want.
Monthly subscription
Annual subscription (typically cheaper per month)
Switch Your Billing Cycle
Switch to annual billing
Annual subscriptions typically offer significant savings compared to monthly billing.
Bundle Your Subscription Plan
The Athletic is often included in sports and news bundles that might be cheaper than individual subscriptions.
Some cable and streaming packages
Student news bundles
Downgrade your The Athletic plan
The Athletic offers different subscription tiers at various price points. You might find a cheaper option that still gives you access to the content you want.
Monthly subscription
Annual subscription (typically cheaper per month)
Switch Your Billing Cycle
Switch to annual billing
Annual subscriptions typically offer significant savings compared to monthly billing.
Bundle Your Subscription Plan
The Athletic is often included in sports and news bundles that might be cheaper than individual subscriptions.
Some cable and streaming packages
Student news bundles
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cancelling The Athletic
Common questions about cancelling The Athletic and what to expect.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cancelling The Athletic
Common questions about cancelling The Athletic and what to expect.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cancelling The Athletic
Common questions about cancelling The Athletic and what to expect.
Will I get a refund if I cancel The Athletic?
Will I get a refund if I cancel The Athletic?
Will I get a refund if I cancel The Athletic?
Can I cancel The Athletic online?
Can I cancel The Athletic online?
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What happens after I cancel The Athletic?
What happens after I cancel The Athletic?
What happens after I cancel The Athletic?
Why can't I find the cancel button?
Why can't I find the cancel button?
Why can't I find the cancel button?
Does deleting The Athletic app cancel my subscription?
Does deleting The Athletic app cancel my subscription?
Does deleting The Athletic app cancel my subscription?
Can I cancel The Athletic from my phone?
Can I cancel The Athletic from my phone?
Can I cancel The Athletic from my phone?
How do I check if my Athletic subscription is fully cancelled?
How do I check if my Athletic subscription is fully cancelled?
How do I check if my Athletic subscription is fully cancelled?
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About The Athletic
The Athletic is a subscription-based sports journalism platform that provides in-depth coverage, analysis, and reporting on professional and college sports. The service offers ad-free articles, podcasts, and exclusive content from dedicated beat reporters across major leagues and teams.
Why people cancel The Athletic
Prices increased or fees added
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Found free sports coverage elsewhere
Only needed it for specific season
Already have sports coverage bundled
Why people cancel The Athletic
Prices increased or fees added
Not reading articles enough anymore
Found free sports coverage elsewhere
Only needed it for specific season
Already have sports coverage bundled
Why people cancel The Athletic
Prices increased or fees added
Not reading articles enough anymore
Found free sports coverage elsewhere
Only needed it for specific season
Already have sports coverage bundled
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