diff --git a/prow/cluster/starter.yaml b/prow/cluster/starter.yaml
index 1ad4dc13fef4..924170c32c26 100644
--- a/prow/cluster/starter.yaml
+++ b/prow/cluster/starter.yaml
@@ -643,6 +643,7 @@ rules:
       - get
       - create
       - list
+      - watch
       - update
       - patch
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