diff --git a/backend/src/routes/adminOnboarding.js b/backend/src/routes/adminOnboarding.js
index 486b1cc..98a0945 100644
--- a/backend/src/routes/adminOnboarding.js
+++ b/backend/src/routes/adminOnboarding.js
@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@ const { authenticateJWT } = require('../auth/auth');
 // POST /api/admin/onboarding
 router.post(
   '/',
-  authenticateJWT,
   async (req, res, next) => {
     try {
       const { leagueName, adminFirstName, adminLastName, adminEmail, adminPassword } = req.body;