Sprint Planning Template for Jira (2026)
Jira Scrum boards are the most widely used sprint planning tool in enterprise software teams. This template leverages Jira-native features like board configuration, sprint reports, and velocity charts to streamline your planning ceremony.
Use this template alongside your Jira Scrum board to ensure every sprint starts with clear goals and well-groomed stories.
Template sections
5 sections covering the complete sprint planning workflow.
Backlog Grooming Checklist
Before planning, use Jira filters to surface unestimated stories. Sort the backlog by priority rank in the Backlog view. Ensure every story in the top 20 has story points, acceptance criteria, and a linked epic.
Sprint Goal
Write one sprint goal in the Sprint Goal field when creating the sprint in Jira. The goal should be outcome-oriented, not a list of tickets. Example: "Customers can complete checkout with Apple Pay."
Capacity Planning
Use Jira velocity charts (Board > Reports > Velocity Chart) to find your 3-sprint average. Subtract capacity for PTO using team-managed calendars. Load the sprint to 70-80% of historical velocity.
Sprint Scope
Drag stories from the backlog into the sprint in priority order. Use Jira quick filters to isolate stories by component or label. Stop adding stories when total points reach your capacity target.
Definition of Done
Configure your board columns to reflect your Definition of Done: To Do, In Progress, Code Review, QA, Done. Add column constraints to limit WIP and prevent bottlenecks.
Copy-paste template
# Sprint [N] — [Sprint Goal] ## Jira Setup - Board: [Scrum Board Name] - Sprint duration: [2 weeks] - Sprint goal (enter in Jira): [Goal] ## Capacity - 3-sprint velocity avg: [X] points - Available this sprint: [Y] points - Target load: [Z] points ([Z/Y]%) ## Sprint Backlog - [ ] [PROJ-101] — [Points] — [Assignee] - [ ] [PROJ-102] — [Points] — [Assignee] ## Dependencies - [PROJ-103] blocked by [PROJ-99] — Owner: [Name] ## Retro Notes - Completed: [X] of [Y] points - Carry-over: [List]
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