diff --git a/tests/conftest.py b/tests/conftest.py
index 8e0cf546f..66d1ea7c9 100644
--- a/tests/conftest.py
+++ b/tests/conftest.py
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ def fail_test_on_unclosed_tasks(request: FixtureRequest):
     """
 
     fail_count = request.session.testsfailed
-    loop = asyncio.get_event_loop()
+    loop = asyncio.get_running_loop()
     loop.set_debug(True)
 
     request.addfinalizer(