---
ms.service: azure-kubernetes-service
ms.topic: include
ms.date: 01/14/2026
author: schaffererin
ms.author: schaffererin
---

> [!IMPORTANT]
> Starting on **March 31, 2028**, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) no longer supports kubenet networking. To avoid service disruptions, [upgrade to Azure Container Networking Interface (CNI) Overlay networking](/azure/aks/update-azure-cni) before the end-of-support date. For more information on this retirement, see the [Retirement GitHub issue](https://github.com/Azure/AKS/issues/4859) and the [Azure Updates retirement announcement](https://azure.microsoft.com/updates?id=485172). To stay informed on announcements and updates, follow the [AKS release notes](https://github.com/Azure/AKS/releases).