How to Cancel PlayStation Plus
PlayStation Plus offers online multiplayer and free monthly games. You can cancel through your PS5, PS4, or the PlayStation website. Cancellation stops auto-renewal but you keep access until the end of the paid period.
Steps verified March 2026
Quick Facts
Pricing (all plans)
Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
No
Refund policy
Refund within 14 days of purchase if benefits have not been used.
After cancellation
Cloud saves retained for 6 months after subscription lapses.
What to Watch Out For
- Auto-renewal is enabled by default with no clear opt-out during signup
- Cancellation buried under multiple menu layers on console
- Retention offers shown during cancellation flow to delay the process
Direct Debit & Billing Warnings
- Monthly PS Plus games cannot be played after subscription ends, even if previously claimed
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to PlayStation Plus cancellation pageGo to the PlayStation Store
On your console, go to Settings > Account Management > Account Information > PlayStation Subscriptions.
Or use the web
Go to store.playstation.com, sign in, and click your avatar > Subscription Management.
Select PlayStation Plus
Click on your PlayStation Plus subscription.
Turn off auto-renew
Toggle off auto-renewal. You keep access until the current period ends.
Tips & Things to Know
- Monthly free games claimed during your subscription remain in your library but require an active sub to play.
- Game saves uploaded to cloud storage remain for a limited time after cancellation.
- You can request a refund within 14 days if you have not used the benefits.
Your Consumer Rights
- Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, you have 14 days to cancel for a full refund if unused
- Sony must provide clear information about auto-renewal before charging
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still play online after cancelling PS Plus?
No, online multiplayer requires an active PS Plus subscription. Free-to-play games are the exception.
Do I keep games claimed through PS Plus?
Claimed games remain in your library but are unplayable without an active subscription.
Can I get a refund on PS Plus?
You can request a refund within 14 days if you have not used any PS Plus benefits.
What happens to cloud saves after cancelling?
Cloud saves are retained for approximately 6 months, then deleted.
Can I cancel PS Plus mid-year on an annual plan?
You can turn off auto-renewal, but the subscription runs until the paid period ends with no partial refund.
Annual Cost
£161.88
per year for PlayStation Plus
Cancelling saves you this every year