diff --git a/setup.cfg b/setup.cfg
index 05b7975cbc0a8..ded05cbb4e413 100644
--- a/setup.cfg
+++ b/setup.cfg
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ url = https://pandas.pydata.org
 author = The Pandas Development Team
 author_email = pandas-dev@python.org
 license = BSD-3-Clause
-license_file = LICENSE
+license_files = LICENSE
 platforms = any
 classifiers =
     Development Status :: 5 - Production/Stable