diff --git a/src/molecule/config.py b/src/molecule/config.py
index 54425c42a4..d13cec64bb 100644
--- a/src/molecule/config.py
+++ b/src/molecule/config.py
@@ -264,10 +264,8 @@ def collection(self) -> CollectionData | None:
             return None
 
         galaxy_file = self.collection_directory / "galaxy.yml"
-        if galaxy_file.exists():
-            galaxy_data = util.safe_load_file(galaxy_file)
-            return cast(CollectionData, galaxy_data)
-        return None
+        galaxy_data = util.safe_load_file(galaxy_file)
+        return cast(CollectionData, galaxy_data)
 
     @cached_property
     def dependency(self) -> Dependency | None: