diff --git a/packages/features/bookings/lib/handleNewBooking.ts b/packages/features/bookings/lib/handleNewBooking.ts
index 5a86c0b448..5687fb20e2 100644
--- a/packages/features/bookings/lib/handleNewBooking.ts
+++ b/packages/features/bookings/lib/handleNewBooking.ts
@@ -582,7 +582,8 @@ async function handler(req: NextApiRequest & { userId?: number | undefined }) {
     hideCalendarNotes: eventType.hideCalendarNotes,
     requiresConfirmation: requiresConfirmation ?? false,
     eventTypeId: eventType.id,
-    seatsShowAttendees: !!eventType.seatsShowAttendees,
+    // if seats are not enabled we should default true
+    seatsShowAttendees: !!eventType.seatsPerTimeSlot ? eventType.seatsShowAttendees : true,
     seatsPerTimeSlot: eventType.seatsPerTimeSlot,
   };