diff --git a/samples/net/zperf/sample.yaml b/samples/net/zperf/sample.yaml
index be6ab8b0319..6c0c2a8b252 100644
--- a/samples/net/zperf/sample.yaml
+++ b/samples/net/zperf/sample.yaml
@@ -12,6 +12,11 @@ tests:
   sample.net.zperf:
     harness: net
     platform_allow: qemu_x86
+  sample.net.zperf_no_server:
+    harness: net
+    platform_allow: qemu_x86
+    extra_configs:
+      - CONFIG_NET_ZPERF_SERVER=n
   sample.net.zperf_st:
     harness: console
     harness_config: