diff --git a/.gitlab/issue_templates/release.md b/.gitlab/issue_templates/release.md
index afa26177df67fb8c6101242cce80037b566dce3a..4dd176078cff3848572a160f62f1637fb1a277f7 100644
--- a/.gitlab/issue_templates/release.md
+++ b/.gitlab/issue_templates/release.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 * update/review `docs/*` and make sure it matches the current state
   * [ ] Update how to checkout the latest stable tag
   * [ ] Document how to upgrade in `docs/upgrade.md`
-* [ ] Update dependencies in `requirements-stable.txt` by following the
+* [ ] Update dependencies in `requirements.txt` by following the
       instructions in `requirements.in`
 * [ ] update [CHANGELOG.md](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/)
   * [ ] Include `Known issues`