diff --git a/.github/workflows/backport.yml b/.github/workflows/backport.yml
index 09802e901..ffae9a39d 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/backport.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/backport.yml
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ on:
       - unlabeled
       - labeled
       - closed
+      - ready_for_review
 
 jobs:
   get-branches: