How to Create a Future Sprint in Jira
- George Apostolov
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How to Create a Future Sprint in Jira: step-by-step guide
Open the Jira project where your Scrum board is located. In the Scrum board, click on 'Backlog' in the left sidebar.
Click on 'Create sprint'.
A new sprint container will appear in the backlog. You can create multiple future sprints by repeating the process.
Drag and drop backlog items into the sprint container to include them in the future sprint.
Since this is a future sprint, do not start it yet. You can leave it in the backlog until the current sprint is completed.
Quick answer: To create a future sprint in Jira, open your Scrum board, click 'Backlog' in the left sidebar, and click 'Create sprint'. Repeat to make multiple sprints, then drag and drop backlog items into the sprint container. Leave the sprint in the backlog until the current one finishes.
About this Jira tutorial
Set up future sprints easily in Jira. Open your Scrum backlog, create new sprint containers, and drag items into them without starting them yet. This guide shows how to create a Future Sprint in Jira in 5 steps, starting with "Open the Jira project where your Scrum board is located. In the Scrum board, click on '..." and finishing with "Since this is a future sprint, do not start it yet. You can leave it in the backlog unt...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Jira interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create a Future Sprint in Jira?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Jira data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Jira. Related guides: How to Create a Group in Jira, How to create a jira project and How to create a kanban board in jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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