diff --git a/test/ibm_test_case.py b/test/ibm_test_case.py
index 28d18585b..3f4e92d6d 100644
--- a/test/ibm_test_case.py
+++ b/test/ibm_test_case.py
@@ -238,7 +238,7 @@ def _find_sim_backends(cls):
         # Simulators or tests backends can be not available
         cls.sim_backends[cls.service.channel] = None
         for backend in backends:
-            if backend.simulator or backend.name.startswith("test_"):
+            if backend.simulator or backend.name.startswith("test_eagle"):
                 cls.sim_backends[cls.service.channel] = backend.name
                 break