How to Use the Sprints Column in ClickUp
The sprints column in ClickUp helps you connect tasks to sprints directly from your views so you can plan, track, and report on agile work across your Workspace.
This guide walks you through enabling the sprints column, assigning sprints, filtering tasks, and understanding how multiple sprints are displayed in different views.
What the ClickUp Sprints Column Does
The sprints column lets you see and change a task’s sprint from supported views without opening the task itself.
With the sprints column in ClickUp, you can:
- Quickly assign tasks to existing sprints.
- See which sprint a task belongs to at a glance.
- Filter views to show only relevant sprint work.
- Handle tasks that span multiple sprints.
This is especially useful for agile teams that manage backlogs, in-progress work, and future planning in different views.
Requirements for Using the ClickUp Sprints Column
Before you can use the sprints column, you must meet these conditions in your Workspace:
- Your Workspace must be on the Business Plan or a higher plan tier.
- The sprints ClickApp must be enabled at the Workspace level.
- Sprints must be created and available in the relevant Space or Folder.
If you need strategic or configuration help, you can also explore external resources such as Consultevo for broader ClickUp consulting and implementation support.
Supported Views for the ClickUp Sprints Column
The sprints column is available only in specific view types in ClickUp. You can use it in:
- List view — Ideal for backlog grooming and sprint planning.
- Table view — Great for spreadsheet-style editing and bulk updates.
- Calendar view — Useful for seeing sprint work in a date-based layout.
Board views and certain other view types do not support the sprints column.
How to Add the Sprints Column in ClickUp Views
You can add the sprints column to any supported view in ClickUp with a few clicks.
Step 1: Open a Supported ClickUp View
- Navigate to the Space, Folder, or List that contains the tasks you want to manage.
- Open a List, Table, or Calendar view.
Step 2: Add the Sprints Column
- In the view, locate the column controls at the top of the task list or grid.
- Click the option to Add column or open the Columns menu (the specific control name can vary by view type).
- Search for or scroll to find the Sprints column.
- Select Sprints to add it to your view.
Once added, the sprints column appears alongside other task fields like status, assignee, and due date.
How to Assign a Sprint Using the ClickUp Sprints Column
After the sprints column is visible, you can assign or change a task’s sprint without opening the task details.
Assign a Sprint from List or Table View
- In your List or Table view, find the task you want to update.
- Locate the Sprints column for that task.
- Click inside the cell in the sprints column.
- Choose the sprint you want from the dropdown list.
The task is now linked to the selected sprint. You can repeat this for multiple tasks to build out your sprint quickly.
Assign a Sprint from Calendar View
- Open a Calendar view in ClickUp.
- Find the task card on the calendar grid.
- Click on the task to open its quick view panel.
- Locate the sprint field in the task details section.
- Select the sprint you want to assign.
In Calendar view, the sprint is typically edited from the task’s quick view, but it is still managed through the same sprints column field.
How Tasks with Multiple Sprints Display in ClickUp
Some workflows assign a single task to more than one sprint across time. The sprints column handles this scenario differently in each view.
Multiple Sprints in List and Table Views
In List and Table views, the sprints column will show the most recently created sprint when a task is linked to multiple sprints.
Key points to remember:
- The newest sprint (by creation date) is displayed in the column.
- Other sprints linked to the task are still stored but not visible directly in the column.
- You can open the full task details to see every sprint associated with the task.
Multiple Sprints in Calendar View
In Calendar view, when a task is assigned to more than one sprint, the sprints column will display a summary instead of a single sprint name.
You will see:
- A note indicating that the task belongs to multiple sprints.
- The full list of linked sprints inside the task details when you open the task.
This helps you quickly identify tasks that span more than one sprint period without losing detail.
Filtering Tasks by Sprint in ClickUp
The sprints column works hand-in-hand with view filters so you can focus on the right work.
Apply a Sprint Filter to a View
- Open a List, Table, or Calendar view.
- Click the Filter control at the top of the view.
- Add a filter where the field is Sprint or Sprints.
- Select one or more sprints to include.
The view will now show only tasks that match the selected sprint criteria, using the same sprint data displayed in the sprints column.
Best Practices for Managing Sprints in ClickUp
To get the most from the sprints column and agile workflows in ClickUp, keep these practices in mind:
- Keep sprint names consistent: Use a clear naming convention like Sprint 24 — March 1–14.
- Use one primary planning view: Typically a List or Table view for backlog refinement and sprint planning.
- Review multi-sprint tasks: Regularly check tasks assigned to multiple sprints to avoid overcommitting.
- Combine with other fields: Use priority, assignees, and due dates alongside the sprints column for balanced planning.
Learn More About ClickUp Sprints
For additional details on how sprints work overall, including enabling the sprints ClickApp, creating sprint folders, and configuring sprint settings, see the official documentation on using the sprints column in views.
By setting up and using the sprints column effectively in ClickUp, your team can keep sprint planning, execution, and reporting aligned in every supported view.
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