How to Cancel Discovery+
discovery+ offers reality TV, documentaries, and lifestyle content. Cancellation is straightforward through your account settings or via the platform you subscribed through.
Steps verified March 2026
Quick Facts
Monthly cost
£3.99/mo
£47.88/year
Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
No
Refund policy
No refunds. Access continues until end of billing period.
After cancellation
Watchlist and viewing history retained if you resubscribe.
What to Watch Out For
- Cancellation process differs based on subscription platform, causing confusion
- Sky bundle subscribers cannot cancel directly through discovery+
- Trial auto-converts to paid with only a brief email notification
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to Discovery+ cancellation pageGo to discoveryplus.com
Sign in to your account.
Open Account settings
Click your profile and go to Account.
Click "Cancel Subscription"
Find the cancellation option in your subscription details.
Confirm
Follow the prompts to confirm. Access continues to the end of the billing period.
Tips & Things to Know
- If you have discovery+ through Sky, you need to manage it through your Sky account.
- If subscribed via Apple or Google, cancel through their subscription settings.
- Your watchlist and viewing history are saved if you resubscribe.
Your Consumer Rights
- You have 14 days to cancel under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cancel if I have discovery+ through Sky?
You must manage it through your Sky account, not through discovery+ directly.
Is there a free tier for discovery+?
No, discovery+ requires a paid subscription for access in the UK.
Do I keep my watchlist after cancelling?
Yes, your watchlist and history are saved if you resubscribe.
Can I get a refund?
discovery+ does not offer refunds once a billing period has started.
What content is on discovery+?
Reality TV, documentaries, true crime, and lifestyle content from Discovery networks.
Annual Cost
£47.88
per year for Discovery+
Cancelling saves you this every year
