How to see previous sprints in jira
- George Apostolov
How to see previous sprints in jira: step-by-step guide
If you don't see Reports in the left side bar, go to Project settings to enable it.
To enable it, select Features from the left pane.
And toggle the Reports feature ON.
Reports will now be visible in the left sidebar.
Go to your reports and select Burnup report.
You can see your past Sprints over here.
And you can get Event logs for the sprint with appropriate issues.
Quick answer: To see previous sprints in Jira, enable the Reports feature in Project settings if needed, navigate to your reports, select the Burnup report, and view past sprints along with their event logs and issues.
About this Jira tutorial
View past sprints and event logs in Jira by enabling Reports in project settings and accessing the Burnup report. This guide shows how to see previous sprints in jira in 7 steps, starting with "If you don't see Reports in the left side bar, go to Project settings to enable it" and finishing with "And you can get Event logs for the sprint with appropriate issues". 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 see previous sprints in jira?
7 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 strikethrough text in jira, How to tell what version of jira you have and How to Trigger ClickUp Notifications from Jira Issue Updates via Zapier. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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