diff --git a/roles/custom/matrix-synapse/defaults/main.yml b/roles/custom/matrix-synapse/defaults/main.yml
index 04a10a9b..8c0f444b 100644
--- a/roles/custom/matrix-synapse/defaults/main.yml
+++ b/roles/custom/matrix-synapse/defaults/main.yml
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 matrix_synapse_enabled: true
 
 # renovate: datasource=docker depName=matrixdotorg/synapse
-matrix_synapse_version: v1.96.1
+matrix_synapse_version: v1.97.0
 
 matrix_synapse_username: ''
 matrix_synapse_uid: ''