diff --git a/.travis.yml b/.travis.yml
index 36a2a2977..4be7ab78c 100644
--- a/.travis.yml
+++ b/.travis.yml
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 language: go
 go:
     - tip
+    - 1.8
     - 1.7
-    - 1.6
 dist: trusty
 sudo: required
 before_install: