Cancel The Athletic in minutes — step-by-step instruction to stop paying for subscriptions you do not use.
$9.99/mo
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Easy
Go to the direct cancellation link: https://support.theathletic.com/hc/en-us/articles/360003499613. This page provides a direct path to managing your subscription.
Locate and click the 'Cancel My Subscription' button within the article. This button will navigate you directly to your account settings or a cancellation confirmation page. You may be prompted to log in if you aren't already.
On the cancellation page, confirm your intent to cancel. The Athletic may present offers to pause your subscription or extend discounts. Review these if you wish, but to proceed with cancellation, look for a clear option like 'Continue to Cancel' or 'No thanks, cancel my subscription'.
Select a reason for cancellation. The Athletic will likely ask you to choose from a list of reasons. Select the most appropriate option or 'Other' and proceed. This information is typically used for internal analytics and does not affect the cancellation process.
Finalize your cancellation. After selecting a reason, you will be presented with a final confirmation screen. Click the button that explicitly states 'Cancel Subscription' or a similar conclusive phrase to complete the process.
Look for a confirmation email immediately. The Athletic should send an email confirming your subscription cancellation. Keep this email as proof of cancellation. If you don't receive it, check your spam folder or contact The Athletic support.
You can only stop billing on the platform you originally paid on. If you subscribed inside an app, cancelling on the website won't stop the charge — and vice versa. Watch out for retention “dark patterns” too: keep going until you see a clear “Cancellation Confirmed” screen and a confirmation email.
Upon successful cancellation, your access to The Athletic content will continue until the end of your current paid billing period. No further charges will be applied to your payment method. The Athletic typically retains your account data for a period, allowing you to resubscribe later without creating a new account. Your personal preferences and saved articles may be preserved.
If you're looking for sports news alternatives, consider ESPN+ for a broader range of live sports and exclusive content, often available at a similar price point. Another option is a premium subscription to a major news outlet like The New York Times or The Wall Street Journal, which often have dedicated sports sections and broader journalistic coverage. For free sports news, many major sports leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB) and sports networks offer free apps and websites with extensive articles and updates.
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