diff --git a/packages/manager/.changeset/pr-13277-tests-1768331133173.md b/packages/manager/.changeset/pr-13277-tests-1768331133173.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..4a3d5148e02
--- /dev/null
+++ b/packages/manager/.changeset/pr-13277-tests-1768331133173.md
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+"@linode/manager": Tests
+---
+
+Fix issue in 'chooseRegion' util when specifying an override region ([#13277](https://github.com/linode/manager/pull/13277))
diff --git a/packages/manager/cypress/support/util/regions.ts b/packages/manager/cypress/support/util/regions.ts
index 6c399851cbe..8fb42e0da7f 100644
--- a/packages/manager/cypress/support/util/regions.ts
+++ b/packages/manager/cypress/support/util/regions.ts
@@ -326,8 +326,12 @@ const resolveSearchRegions = (
   ];
 
   // If the user has specified an override region for this run, it takes precedent
-  // over any other specified criteria.
-  if (overrideRegion && detectOverrideRegion) {
+  // over any other specified criteria unless mock regions are passed in `options`.
+  if (
+    overrideRegion &&
+    detectOverrideRegion &&
+    (!options?.regions || options.regions.length === 0)
+  ) {
     // TODO Consider skipping instead of failing when test isn't applicable to override region.
     if (!regionHasCapabilities(overrideRegion, requiredCapabilities)) {
       throw new Error(