diff --git a/.zuul.yaml b/.zuul.yaml
index b239ab87..1559aeee 100644
--- a/.zuul.yaml
+++ b/.zuul.yaml
@@ -7,5 +7,4 @@
       - openstackclient-plugin-jobs
       - publish-openstack-docs-pti
       - release-notes-jobs-python3
-    gate:
-      queue: designate
+    queue: designate