Sprint planning checklist

A free sprint planning checklist you can copy/paste: inputs, backlog readiness, capacity, commitment, and tracking.

Sprint planning checklist

Sprint planning is about selecting a realistic set of work with clear ownership and a shared goal.

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Copy/paste checklist

Use for Scrum-style planning or any weekly commitment meeting.

Sprint planning checklist (copy/paste)

1) Inputs
- Product/priority context:
- Dependencies:
- Known risks:

2) Backlog readiness
- Top items have clear titles:
- Acceptance criteria present:
- Owners available:
- Estimates (optional):

3) Planning
- Choose sprint goal:
- Select items:
- Confirm owners:
- Confirm “done” definition:

4) Capacity
- Team capacity this sprint:
- Vacations/interruptions:
- WIP limit reminder:

5) Commit
- Sprint backlog shared:
- Stakeholders informed:
- First check-in date:

6) Track
- Daily flow on board:
- Mid-sprint review (optional):
- Retro scheduled:

How to use this in EasyRoadmap

check_circleCreate a “Sprint” lane and plan the next 1–2 weeks.
check_circleTrack flow in Board view (Planned → In Progress → Review → Done).
check_circleUse List view for fast backlog grooming before planning.

Tips

lightbulbA sprint goal is a filter. Without it, everything feels “must do”.
lightbulbDon’t plan 100% capacity; leave room for interrupts.
lightbulbUse WIP limits to keep flow moving.
lightbulbIf an item is unclear, plan the discovery task first.

Related resources

Weekly status update template Simple project plan template