Cancel GuidesLast updated: June 2026

How to Cancel PlayStation Plus — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

Pricing reminder

You're paying $9.99/month (Essential), $14.99/month (Extra), or $17.99/month (Premium). Annual plans are $79.99, $134.99, or $159.99.

Cancel on PS5

  1. 1

    From the home screen, go to Settings > Users and Accounts.

  2. 2

    Select Account > Payment and Subscriptions > Subscriptions.

  3. 3

    Select PlayStation Plus, then Turn Off Auto-Renew.

  4. 4

    Confirm. Your benefits remain until your current term expires.

Cancel on PS4

  1. 1

    Go to Settings > Account Management > Account Information > PlayStation Subscriptions.

  2. 2

    Select PlayStation Plus.

  3. 3

    Select Turn Off Auto-Renew, then confirm.

Cancel on Web (Desktop / Mobile)

  1. 1

    Go to account.sony.com and sign in.

  2. 2

    Click Subscriptions in the sidebar.

  3. 3

    Find PlayStation Plus and click Turn Off Auto-Renew.

  4. 4

    Confirm. The benefits remain until the end of your current billing period.

What happens after cancellation

  • PS Plus access (online play, monthly games, cloud saves) ends when your current billing period closes.

  • Cloud saves stay attached to your account but are read-only until you resubscribe.

  • Games claimed via Plus stay in your library but become unplayable until you resubscribe.

  • Game trials and Game Catalog (Extra/Premium tier) downloads are removed when you cancel.

Will I lose my data, playlists, or history?

Sony retains your account, cloud saves, trophies, and game library indefinitely. If you resubscribe, everything is restored exactly as it was. Saved game files in the cloud are kept for 6 months after cancellation before being permanently deleted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1Will I lose access to games I claimed for free with PS Plus?

The games stay in your library, but you can't launch them without an active PS Plus subscription. The moment you resubscribe, they're playable again.

Q2Can I get a refund on my annual PS Plus plan?

Sony offers refunds within 14 days of purchase if you haven't used the service. After that, refunds are not standard — but contacting PlayStation Support occasionally yields a partial refund for special circumstances.

Q3What's the difference between PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium?

Essential ($9.99/mo) covers online multiplayer, monthly free games, and cloud saves. Extra ($14.99/mo) adds the Game Catalog (~400 PS4/PS5 games). Premium ($17.99/mo) adds the Classics Catalog (PS1/PS2/PSP/PS3 streaming) and game trials.

Q4Can I downgrade instead of cancelling?

Yes. From your PS5 or account.sony.com, you can switch from Premium → Extra → Essential. The remaining time on your higher tier converts to a longer Essential term, calculated by Sony.

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