PlayStation Plus price (October 2026) and how to cancel

Last updated: · By the CostToCancel editorial team
Quick answer

PlayStation Plus costs $10.99/month or $79.99/year (Essential), $16.99/month or $134.99/year (Extra) and $19.99/month or $159.99/year (Premium) in the US after the May 2026 increase.

To cancel, turn off auto-renew: on PS5, Settings > Users and Accounts > Account > Payment and Subscriptions > Subscriptions > PlayStation Plus > Turn Off Auto-Renew. You keep the benefits until the end of the term.

Sony raised monthly and 3-month prices in May 2026 but left 12-month prices unchanged, so the annual plan is now the clear value if you play year-round. Annual plans often go on sale in the summer and during Black Friday.

PlayStation Plus price tiers (October 2026)

PlanPrice (US)What you get
Essential$10.99/mo, $79.99/yrOnline multiplayer, monthly games, cloud saves
Extra$16.99/mo, $134.99/yrAdds a catalog of hundreds of PS4/PS5 games
Premium$19.99/mo, $159.99/yrAdds classics, cloud streaming, game trials
Prices as of October 2026, US, before tax. Prices change often - confirm on the official pricing page before you buy or cancel.

How to cancel PlayStation Plus

On a PS5

  1. Go to Settings > Users and Accounts.
  2. Select Account > Payment and Subscriptions > Subscriptions.
  3. Select PlayStation Plus.
  4. Choose Turn Off Auto-Renew and confirm.

On a PS4

  1. Go to Settings > Account Management > Account Information > PlayStation Subscriptions.
  2. Select PlayStation Plus and choose Turn Off Auto-Renew.

On the web

  1. Sign in at playstation.com and open Account Management (Settings).
  2. Select Subscriptions Management.
  3. Next to PlayStation Plus, select Turn Off Auto-Renew.

Refunds

Sony's PlayStation Store cancellation policy generally allows you to cancel a new subscription within 14 days of purchase for a refund; the refund may be reduced if you've used the service. After 14 days, or for renewals, refunds are at Sony's discretion. Request refunds through PlayStation Support.

What you lose

  • Online multiplayer in most paid games.
  • Access to monthly games you claimed (they come back if you resubscribe).
  • Extra/Premium catalog games stop working.
  • Cloud saves are kept for a period after expiry - download important saves to your console first.

Ways to pay less

Drop from Extra or Premium to Essential if you only need online play; buy the 12-month plan during a sale instead of paying monthly; free-to-play games like Fortnite and Warzone don't require PS Plus for online play.

Frequently asked questions

Does turning off auto-renew cancel immediately?

No. You keep PS Plus until the end of the period you paid for.

Can I switch from monthly to annual?

Yes. Upgrade or change the plan from the same Subscriptions screen; the new term starts when the current one ends or immediately with a prorated price, depending on the option shown.

Do I keep monthly games after cancelling?

You keep them in your library but can only play them while subscribed.

Sources checked: PlayStation Plus, Polygon, May 2026. Verified October 2026.