diff --git a/channels.cfg b/channels.cfg
index dfc297e17..8d54d0821 100644
--- a/channels.cfg
+++ b/channels.cfg
@@ -8,6 +8,12 @@ branch_pmaports=master
 branch_aports=master
 mirrordir_alpine=edge
 
+[v25.12]
+description=Upcoming stable release (DO NOT USE)
+branch_pmaports=v25.12
+branch_aports=master
+mirrordir_alpine=v3.23
+
 [v25.06]
 description=Latest release / Recommended for best stability
 branch_pmaports=v25.06