How to Cancel CBS News / Paramount+ with Showtime in 2026

CBS News streaming is free — if you're being charged, you likely have Paramount+ with Showtime ($12.99/month). Here's how to sort it out and cancel.

First: What Are You Actually Paying For?

CBS News Streaming: Free. Live CBS News, local news, 60 Minutes. No subscription needed
Paramount+ Essential: $7.99/month (with ads). Live CBS, NFL, movies, original shows
Paramount+ with Showtime: $12.99/month. Everything plus Showtime content, no ads on most content

If you see "CBS" or "Paramount" charges on your bank statement, you have one of the paid Paramount+ plans — not just CBS News.

How to Cancel Paramount+

On Paramount's Website

Go to paramountplus.com/account
Click Cancel Subscription
Confirm the cancellation

Through Other Platforms

Apple: Settings → your name → Subscriptions → Paramount+ → Cancel
Amazon Prime Channels: Amazon → Account → Prime Video → Channels → Paramount+ → Cancel
Roku: Roku Home → Manage Subscriptions → Paramount+ → Cancel
Google Play: Play Store → Subscriptions → Paramount+ → Cancel

Free Ways to Watch CBS Content

CBS News app: Free live CBS News, local news, and select shows
TV antenna: $20-30 one-time purchase — free live CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, PBS in HD over the air
Pluto TV: Free — owned by Paramount, has CBS content including older shows
Your library: Hoopla and Kanopy have CBS and Showtime content for free with a library card

💡 Note: Walmart+ memberships include Paramount+ Essential for free. If you have Walmart+, you already have Paramount+ and can cancel the separate Paramount+ subscription.

How many streaming services are charging you?

Upload your bank statement to JustCancel — we'll find every streaming subscription, including ones disguised as "CBS" charges.

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