diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 5e81e6a95..8b616e2e6 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -55,6 +55,7 @@ def parse_requirements(filename):
         "Topic :: Scientific/Engineering",
     ],
     zip_safe=False,
+    python_requires=">=3.8",
     install_requires=install_reqs,
     cmdclass=versioneer.get_cmdclass(),
 )