diff --git a/.github/workflows/merge-blocking-pr.yml b/.github/workflows/merge-blocking-pr.yml
index d6410f997..b77313b09 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/merge-blocking-pr.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/merge-blocking-pr.yml
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 name: Merged Blocking Pull Request Automation
 
 on:
-  pull_request:
+  pull_request_target:
     types:
       - closed