diff --git a/sponsors/admin.py b/sponsors/admin.py
index d6601140f..88aff8c57 100644
--- a/sponsors/admin.py
+++ b/sponsors/admin.py
@@ -246,9 +246,13 @@ def has_delete_permission(self, request, obj=None):
             return True
         return obj.open_for_editing
 
-    def get_queryset(self, *args, **kwargs):
-        qs = super().get_queryset(*args, **kwargs)
-        return qs.select_related("sponsorship_benefit__program", "program")
+    def get_queryset(self, request):
+        #filters the available benefits by the benefits for the year of the sponsorship
+        match = request.resolver_match
+        sponsorship = self.parent_model.objects.get(pk=match.kwargs["object_id"])
+        year = sponsorship.year
+
+        return super().get_queryset(request).filter(sponsorship_benefit__year=year)
 
 
 class TargetableEmailBenefitsFilter(admin.SimpleListFilter):