diff --git a/channels.cfg b/channels.cfg
index 5e92d9542..c7a10a430 100644
--- a/channels.cfg
+++ b/channels.cfg
@@ -8,6 +8,12 @@ branch_pmaports=master
 branch_aports=master
 mirrordir_alpine=edge
 
+[v23.12]
+description=Upcoming stable release (DO NOT USE)
+branch_pmaports=v23.12
+branch_aports=3.19-stable
+mirrordir_alpine=v3.19
+
 [v23.06]
 description=Latest release / Recommended for best stability
 branch_pmaports=v23.06