diff --git a/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..8455239dc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+Please make sure you've read the [pull request](http://docs.mattermost.com/developer/contribution-guide.html#preparing-a-pull-request) section of our [code contribution guidelines](http://docs.mattermost.com/developer/contribution-guide.html).
+
+When filling in a section please remove the help text and the above text.
+
+#### Summary
+[A brief description of what this pull request does.]
+
+#### Ticket Link
+[Please link the GitHub issue or Jira ticket this PR addresses.]
+
+#### Checklist
+[Place an '[x]' (no spaces) in all applicable fields. Please remove unrelated fields.]
+- [ ] Added or updated unit tests (required for all new features)
+- [ ] All new/modified APIs include changes to the drivers
+- [ ] Has UI changes
+- [ ] Includes text changes and localization file updates