diff --git a/crates/net/network/tests/it/session.rs b/crates/net/network/tests/it/session.rs
index a4b9975b5..3fceb65fb 100644
--- a/crates/net/network/tests/it/session.rs
+++ b/crates/net/network/tests/it/session.rs
@@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ async fn test_session_established_with_highest_version() {
 
     let handle = net.spawn();
 
+    let mut events = handle0.event_listener().take(2);
     handle0.add_peer(*handle1.peer_id(), handle1.local_addr());
 
-    let mut events = handle0.event_listener().take(2);
     while let Some(event) = events.next().await {
         match event {
             NetworkEvent::PeerAdded(peer_id) => {