diff --git a/.travis.yml b/.travis.yml
index 2207e5f1a88..042c26ed2ce 100644
--- a/.travis.yml
+++ b/.travis.yml
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ rust:
 matrix:
     allow_failures:
         - rust: nightly
+        - rust: beta
 before_script:
   - |
     pip install 'travis-cargo<0.2' --user &&