diff --git a/website/public/js/controllers/challengesCtrl.js b/website/public/js/controllers/challengesCtrl.js
index a000e6febb..dd397f6a45 100644
--- a/website/public/js/controllers/challengesCtrl.js
+++ b/website/public/js/controllers/challengesCtrl.js
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ habitrpg.controller("ChallengesCtrl", ['$rootScope','$scope', 'Shared', 'User',
         todos: [],
         rewards: [],
         leader: User.user._id,
-        group: null,
+        group: $scope.groups[0]._id,
         timestamp: +(new Date),
         members: [],
         official: false