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.
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.
Follow these steps to cancel your The Athletic subscription directly. If you're billed through a third party, see the alternative methods section.
Go to theathletic.com and sign in using your email and password.
Click on your profile icon in the top right corner, then select Account Settings from the dropdown menu.
Look for the Subscription or Billing section in your account settings page.
Click Cancel Subscription or Manage Subscription, then follow the prompts to confirm cancellation.
You should receive a confirmation email and see your subscription status change to canceled in your account settings.
The Athletic subscriptions can work differently depending on your plan or how you signed up. These tips cover common edge cases.
These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.
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.
You'll keep full access to The Athletic until your current billing period expires, even after canceling.
Removing The Athletic app from your phone won't cancel your subscription. You need to cancel through your account settings or app store.
If you're canceling due to cost or infrequent use, you might be able to downgrade or adjust your billing instead of cancelling completely.
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.
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:
iPhone Cancel GuideIf 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
Play Store Cancel LinkSome users get The Athletic through cable providers or promotional bundles and must cancel through the original provider.
Cable TV providers
Student discount programs
Corporate subscriptions
You can contact The Athletic's customer service team via email to request cancellation.
support@theathletic.com
The Athletic offers customer support through live chat if you're having trouble canceling online.
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