How to Cancel The Athletic
The Athletic (now owned by the New York Times) allows cancellation through account settings online. The process is relatively simple.
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Quick Facts
- Monthly cost
- £5.99/mo
- £71.88/year
- Cancel online?
- Yes
- Pause option?
- No
- Refund policy
- No refunds. Access continues until the end of your current billing period.
- After cancellation
- Your account and reading history are retained. You can resubscribe and regain access to your saved articles.
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to The Athletic cancellation pageLog in to The Athletic
Go to theathletic.com and sign in to your account.
Go to Account/Subscription
Click your profile, then "Manage Subscription" or "Account Settings".
Cancel subscription
Click "Cancel Subscription" and follow the prompts.
Confirm
Confirm the cancellation. Access continues until the end of your billing period.
Tips & Things to Know
- If you subscribed through Apple/Google, cancel through their subscription settings.
- The Athletic often offers large discounts (up to 80% off) during the cancellation flow.
Your Consumer Rights
- Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, you have a 14-day cooling-off period for new online subscriptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I cancel The Athletic at any time?
- Yes. It is a rolling subscription with no minimum term. Cancel online through your account settings.
- Will I get a refund from The Athletic?
- No partial refunds. Access continues until the end of the billing period.
- What happens to my Athletic account after cancellation?
- Your account remains active but you lose access to premium articles. Saved articles are retained if you resubscribe.
- How long does The Athletic cancellation take?
- The online process takes about 5 minutes including the retention offers.
- Is The Athletic included with a New York Times subscription?
- Some NYT bundles include The Athletic. Check your NYT account if you are unsure how you are subscribed.