diff --git a/roles/network_plugin/calico/tasks/install.yml b/roles/network_plugin/calico/tasks/install.yml
index cac20ea5e..e2ad4a78c 100644
--- a/roles/network_plugin/calico/tasks/install.yml
+++ b/roles/network_plugin/calico/tasks/install.yml
@@ -159,7 +159,8 @@
           "bpfEnabled": {{ calico_bpf_enabled | bool }},
           "bpfExternalServiceMode": "{{ calico_bpf_service_mode }}",
           "wireguardEnabled": {{ calico_wireguard_enabled | bool }},
-          "logSeverityScreen": "{{ calico_felix_log_severity_screen }}" }}
+          "logSeverityScreen": "{{ calico_felix_log_severity_screen }}",
+          "vxlanEnabled": {{ calico_vxlan_mode != 'Never' }} }}
   when:
     - inventory_hostname == groups['kube_control_plane'][0]