diff --git a/lib/src/map/widget.dart b/lib/src/map/widget.dart
index 97557afbd..55c5e7cfb 100644
--- a/lib/src/map/widget.dart
+++ b/lib/src/map/widget.dart
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ class FlutterMap extends StatefulWidget {
   const FlutterMap({
     super.key,
     this.mapController,
-    required this.options,
+    this.options = const MapOptions(),
     required this.children,
   });