diff --git a/channels.cfg b/channels.cfg
index b1ae0d02a..620e43829 100644
--- a/channels.cfg
+++ b/channels.cfg
@@ -8,6 +8,13 @@ branch_pmaports=master
 branch_aports=master
 mirrordir_alpine=edge
 
+[v24.12]
+description=Upcoming stable release (DO NOT USE)
+branch_pmaports=v24.12
+# FIXME: branch_aports=3.21-stable is not available yet
+branch_aports=master
+mirrordir-alpine=v3.21
+
 [v24.06]
 description=Latest release / Recommended for best stability
 branch_pmaports=v24.06