diff --git a/channels.cfg b/channels.cfg
index ac5f9fc80..ca55b80e6 100644
--- a/channels.cfg
+++ b/channels.cfg
@@ -8,6 +8,12 @@ branch_pmaports=master
 branch_aports=master
 mirrordir_alpine=edge
 
+[v22.12]
+description=Upcoming stable release (DO NOT USE)
+branch_pmaports=v22.12
+branch_aports=3.17-stable
+mirrordir_alpine=v3.17
+
 [v22.06]
 description=Latest release / Recommended for best stability
 branch_pmaports=v22.06