diff --git a/tests/test_pubsub.py b/tests/test_pubsub.py
index 49669be72..a5485371a 100644
--- a/tests/test_pubsub.py
+++ b/tests/test_pubsub.py
@@ -238,7 +238,6 @@ async def main():
                 assert 'even' not in get_topics()
 
             await odd_portal.cancel_actor()
-            await trio.sleep(2)
 
             if pub_actor == 'arbiter':
                 while get_topics():