diff --git a/charts/argo-events/templates/argo-events-controller/rbac.yaml b/charts/argo-events/templates/argo-events-controller/rbac.yaml
index 1d9a2e55..dc55e555 100644
--- a/charts/argo-events/templates/argo-events-controller/rbac.yaml
+++ b/charts/argo-events/templates/argo-events-controller/rbac.yaml
@@ -92,6 +92,7 @@ rules:
   - update
   - patch
   - delete
+  - watch
 - apiGroups:
   - apps
   resources: