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How to Cancel World of Warcraft (2026 guide)

Q: Will I get a refund if I cancel World of Warcraft?

Blizzard typically doesn't offer refunds for unused subscription time, but you keep access until your current period expires.

Q: Can I cancel World of Warcraft online?

Yes, most players can cancel through their Battle.net account management page. It takes just a few minutes.

Q: What happens to my characters after I cancel WoW?

Your characters and progress are saved indefinitely. You can reactivate your subscription anytime and continue playing.

Q: Can I cancel World of Warcraft from my phone?

Yes, you can use the Battle.net mobile app or access the website from your phone's browser to cancel.

Q: Does uninstalling WoW cancel my subscription?

No, uninstalling the game doesn't cancel your subscription. You must cancel through your Battle.net account to stop billing.

Q: Can I play WoW without a subscription?

You can play up to level 20 for free, but accessing higher levels and most content requires an active subscription.

Q: How do I check if my WoW subscription is cancelled?

Log into Battle.net and check your account management page. It should show that auto-renewal is disabled.

Cancelling World of Warcraft depends on how you're subscribed - through Battle.net directly, or via third-party providers. This guide covers all cancellation methods including Battle.net account management and alternative billing options.

Gaming

Entertainment

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WoW Cancellation at a Glance

Cancel Online

Yes

Main Cancel methods

Battle.net Account

Mobile App

Phone Support

Time to Cancel

2-3 mins

Instant online cancellation

Where to Cancel

Account Management

Battle.net website or app

Most World of Warcraft players subscribe directly through Battle.net and can cancel online instantly. Your access continues until your current subscription period ends, so there's no rush to time your cancellation perfectly.

Managing more than one subscription?

If you're cancelling more than just World of Warcraft, our cancel tool can help you cancel your subscriptions easily in one place.

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Managing more than one subscription?

If you're cancelling more than just World of Warcraft, our cancel tool can help you cancel your subscriptions easily in one place.

Try the subscription cancellation tool

Managing more than one subscription?

If you're cancelling more than just World of Warcraft, our cancel tool can help you cancel your subscriptions easily in one place.

Try the subscription cancellation tool

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Tips & Tricks

Alternatives

FAQ

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Alternatives

FAQ

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Cancel Your World of Warcraft Subscription

Here's how to cancel WoW directly through your Battle.net account. This works for most players who subscribe through Blizzard.

Cancel Your World of Warcraft Subscription

Here's how to cancel WoW directly through your Battle.net account. This works for most players who subscribe through Blizzard.

Cancel Your World of Warcraft Subscription

Here's how to cancel WoW directly through your Battle.net account. This works for most players who subscribe through Blizzard.

01

Sign in to Battle.net

Go to battle.net and log in with your Blizzard account credentials. Click on your account name in the top right corner.

02

Access Account Management

From the dropdown menu, select Account Settings or Account Management to view your subscription details.

03

Find WoW Subscription

Look for World of Warcraft under your active subscriptions or games list. Click on Manage Subscription next to it.

04

Cancel Subscription

Click Cancel Subscription or Turn Off Recurring Billing. Confirm your choice when prompted.

05

Verify Cancellation

You should see confirmation that auto-renewal is disabled. Your access continues until your current subscription period expires.

Or skip the steps entirely

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

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Or skip the steps entirely

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

Try the cancel tool

Or skip the steps entirely

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

Try the cancel tool

World of Warcraft-specific things to know

A few WoW subscription details that might affect your cancellation timing or experience.

World of Warcraft-specific things to know

A few WoW subscription details that might affect your cancellation timing or experience.

World of Warcraft-specific things to know

A few WoW subscription details that might affect your cancellation timing or experience.

Game time vs subscription

WoW uses both game time purchases and recurring subscriptions. Make sure you're cancelling the right billing type in your account.

Characters remain saved

Expansion access continues

Game time vs subscription

WoW uses both game time purchases and recurring subscriptions. Make sure you're cancelling the right billing type in your account.

Characters remain saved

Expansion access continues

Game time vs subscription

WoW uses both game time purchases and recurring subscriptions. Make sure you're cancelling the right billing type in your account.

Characters remain saved

Expansion access continues

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These details can help you make the most of your remaining game time.

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These details can help you make the most of your remaining game time.

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These details can help you make the most of your remaining game time.

1. Access continues until expiration

Cancelling only stops future billing. You keep full access to WoW until your current subscription period ends.

2. Check for unused game time

3. Consider expansion timing

1. Access continues until expiration

Cancelling only stops future billing. You keep full access to WoW until your current subscription period ends.

2. Check for unused game time

3. Consider expansion timing

1. Access continues until expiration

Cancelling only stops future billing. You keep full access to WoW until your current subscription period ends.

2. Check for unused game time

3. Consider expansion timing

Alternative ways to cancel World of Warcraft

If you can't access your Battle.net account or need help with cancellation, try these alternative methods.

Alternative ways to cancel World of Warcraft

If you can't access your Battle.net account or need help with cancellation, try these alternative methods.

Alternative ways to cancel World of Warcraft

If you can't access your Battle.net account or need help with cancellation, try these alternative methods.

Phone Cancel

If you can't cancel online, Blizzard customer support can help cancel your WoW subscription over the phone.

1-800-592-5499

Phone Cancel

If you can't cancel online, Blizzard customer support can help cancel your WoW subscription over the phone.

1-800-592-5499

Phone Cancel

If you can't cancel online, Blizzard customer support can help cancel your WoW subscription over the phone.

1-800-592-5499

Other options to consider

If you're taking a temporary break or want to reduce costs, these alternatives might work better than cancelling completely.

Other options to consider

If you're taking a temporary break or want to reduce costs, these alternatives might work better than cancelling completely.

Other options to consider

If you're taking a temporary break or want to reduce costs, these alternatives might work better than cancelling completely.

Switch to game time purchases

Instead of a recurring subscription, buy game time as needed when you want to play.

You can purchase:

30 days of game time
60 days of game time
90 days of game time

Switch to game time purchases

Instead of a recurring subscription, buy game time as needed when you want to play.

You can purchase:

30 days of game time
60 days of game time
90 days of game time

Switch to game time purchases

Instead of a recurring subscription, buy game time as needed when you want to play.

You can purchase:

30 days of game time
60 days of game time
90 days of game time

Ready for a full subscription cleanup?

Our guide covers how to find, evaluate, and cancel your unused subscriptions.

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Ready for a full subscription cleanup?

Our guide covers how to find, evaluate, and cancel your unused subscriptions.

Read the guide

Ready for a full subscription cleanup?

Our guide covers how to find, evaluate, and cancel your unused subscriptions.

Read the guide

World of Warcraft Cancellation FAQ

Common questions about cancelling WoW and what to expect.

World of Warcraft Cancellation FAQ

Common questions about cancelling WoW and what to expect.

World of Warcraft Cancellation FAQ

Common questions about cancelling WoW and what to expect.

Will I get a refund if I cancel World of Warcraft?

Can I cancel World of Warcraft online?

What happens to my characters after I cancel WoW?

Can I cancel World of Warcraft from my phone?

Does uninstalling WoW cancel my subscription?

Can I play WoW without a subscription?

How do I check if my WoW subscription is cancelled?

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About World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Players explore the fantasy world of Azeroth, complete quests, dungeons, and raids while progressing their characters through various expansions and content updates.

Why people cancel World of Warcraft

Taking a break from gaming
Monthly subscription costs add up
Lost interest in current expansion
Not enough time to play regularly
Friends stopped playing together

Why people cancel World of Warcraft

Taking a break from gaming
Monthly subscription costs add up
Lost interest in current expansion
Not enough time to play regularly
Friends stopped playing together

Why people cancel World of Warcraft

Taking a break from gaming
Monthly subscription costs add up
Lost interest in current expansion
Not enough time to play regularly
Friends stopped playing together

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