diff --git a/setup.cfg b/setup.cfg
index 0dfa294b..dc14c9aa 100644
--- a/setup.cfg
+++ b/setup.cfg
@@ -7,3 +7,7 @@ testpaths = tests
 
 [bdist_wheel]
 universal = 1
+
+[metadata]
+# ensure LICENSE is included in wheel metadata
+license_file = LICENSE