# 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.

## PS Plus Cancellation at a Glance

| Feature               | Details                                                       |
|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Cancel Online**     | Yes                                                           |
| **Main Cancel methods** | PlayStation Console, Website, Mobile App                   |
| **Time to Cancel**    | 2-3 mins                                                    |
| **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.

## How to Cancel PlayStation Plus

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

01  
### 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).

02  
### Select Users and Accounts  
Choose **Users and Accounts** (PS5) or **Account Management** (PS4) to access your PlayStation Network settings.

03  
### Go to Subscription settings  
Select **Account** and then **PlayStation Plus** or **Subscription** to see your current plan details.

04  
### 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.

05  
### Confirm your changes  
Confirm the change when prompted. You'll keep PS Plus benefits until your current subscription period ends, then it stops.

## 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
Games you claimed through PS Plus stay in your library but become unplayable without an active subscription. Resubscribe to access them again.

### Cloud saves need PS Plus

## 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
Monthly games you claimed are tied to your subscription. They stay in your library but won't launch until you resubscribe.

### 3. Cloud saves remain stored
Your cloud saves aren't deleted, but you can't access them without PS Plus. Download important saves to console storage before cancelling.

## 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

### 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 Management → PlayStation Plus → Turn off Auto-Renew

#### Phone
Call PlayStation Support to get help with your subscription.

1-800-345-7669

#### Live Chat
PlayStation Support offers live chat for subscription help.

## PlayStation Plus Cancellation FAQ

Common questions about cancelling your PS Plus subscription.

- Do I lose my claimed games if I cancel?+
- Can I still play online after cancelling?+
- What happens to my cloud saves?+
- Will I get a refund if I cancel?+
- Can I downgrade from Premium to Essential?+
- How do I cancel from the PS App?+
- Can I resubscribe after cancelling?+

## Cancel Similar Gaming Subscriptions

Guides for cancelling other gaming services.

[How to Cancel Xbox Game Pass](/content/cancel/xbox-game-pass/index.html)
[How to Cancel Nintendo Switch Online](/content/cancel/nintendo-switch-online/index.html)

Reviewed by Simon Chadwick

Updated on Jan 20, 2026