diff --git a/pkgs/development/python-modules/falcon/default.nix b/pkgs/development/python-modules/falcon/default.nix
index 58bbae87283..8051fbb55bf 100644
--- a/pkgs/development/python-modules/falcon/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/development/python-modules/falcon/default.nix
@@ -80,6 +80,11 @@ buildPythonPackage rec {
     "tests"
   ];
 
+  disabledTestPaths = [
+    # needs a running server
+    "tests/asgi/test_asgi_servers.py"
+  ];
+
   meta = with lib; {
     description = "An unladen web framework for building APIs and app backends";
     homepage = "https://falconframework.org/";