diff --git a/.github/renovate.json5 b/.github/renovate.json5
index e1bcdeead..bcf7f2e98 100644
--- a/.github/renovate.json5
+++ b/.github/renovate.json5
@@ -24,6 +24,11 @@
       // avoids these Renovate PRs from trickling in throughout the week
       // (consolidating the review process)
       "matchUpdateTypes": ["minor", "major"],
+      "excludePackageNames": [
+        // want OpenTelemetry package updates right away
+        'io.opentelemetry:**',
+        'io.opentelemetry.*:**',
+      ],
       "schedule": ["before 8am on Monday"]
     },
     {