diff --git a/pants.toml b/pants.toml
index 2a8a296..74fe520 100644
--- a/pants.toml
+++ b/pants.toml
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 # Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (see LICENSE).
 
 [GLOBAL]
-pants_version = "2.20.0"
+pants_version = "2.21.0"
 backend_packages = ["pants.backend.experimental.go"]
 
 [anonymous-telemetry]