Sprint Planning Checklist Template

Review backlog, assess capacity, set sprint goals, and assign tasks.

This free project management checklist template includes 5 tasks organized into 2 sections. Use it to streamline your sprint planning process.

Preparation

  1. Review backlog and priorities

    Review the product backlog to ensure items are groomed, estimated, and prioritized before the planning session.

    • Backlog Items Reviewed (required)
    • Backlog Health Check (required) — Options: All items estimated, Acceptance criteria defined, Priority order confirmed, Dependencies identified

  2. Assess team capacity

    Determine the team's available capacity for the upcoming sprint, accounting for holidays, time off, and other commitments.

    • Available Team Members (required)
    • Total Story Points Available (required)

Planning Session

  1. Define sprint goal

    Agree on a clear, concise sprint goal that gives the team a shared objective for the iteration.

    • Sprint Goal (required)
    • Sprint Duration (required) — Options: 1 Week, 2 Weeks, 3 Weeks, 4 Weeks

  2. Assign tasks

    Break down sprint backlog items into tasks and assign them to team members based on skill set and availability.

    • Total Tasks Assigned (required)
    • Story Points Committed (required)

  3. Document sprint plan

    Capture the finalized sprint plan including the goal, committed items, assignments, and any known risks or blockers.

    • Sprint Plan Summary (required)
    • Sprint End Date (required)