diff --git a/pants.toml b/pants.toml
index 2b39211..aac7f8f 100644
--- a/pants.toml
+++ b/pants.toml
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 # Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (see LICENSE).
 
 [GLOBAL]
-pants_version = "2.18.1"
+pants_version = "2.20.0"
 backend_packages = [
   # This repository demonstrates using Pants with Kotlin.
   #