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Free Agile Release Plan Template (Google Sheets, Excel, PDF)

An agile release plan template maps features to upcoming releases and Sprints using your team's velocity, so you can forecast what will ship when and manage stakeholder expectations.

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Pick your level and format: Google Sheets, Excel or a print-ready PDF. Spreadsheets include dropdowns, formulas and sample rows you can overwrite.

Beginner

Essential columns only, one tab. Quick to fill in.

1 tab · 5 columns

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AdvancedMost popular

The full template with every tab, dropdowns and formulas.

1 tab · 9 columns

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Expert

Adds instructions and revision history.

1 data tab + instructions and revision history

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Agile Release Plan Template preview

Release plan
ReleaseTarget dateSprintFeature / epicStory pointsCumulative pointsForecast capacityOn track?Risks / notes
R130 Apr 2026S1Password reset131330Yes
R130 Apr 2026S2Invoice downloads183160Yes
R130 Apr 2026S3Admin exports215290YesDepends on API
R230 Jun 2026S4Help centre2577120Yes
R230 Jun 2026S5Notifications30107150YesNew team member

Sample rows are examples: replace them with your own.

What's included

  • Releases, Sprints, features, story points, cumulative totals and a capacity check
  • Works as a simple PI planning template
  • Release plan: Release, Target date, Sprint, Feature / epic, Story points, Cumulative points, Forecast capacity, On track?, Risks / notes

How to use the agile release plan template

  1. List the features or epics for each release with estimates.
  2. Set your average velocity; capacity accumulates by Sprint.
  3. Check cumulative points against forecast capacity: 'No' means the scope will not fit.
  4. Adjust scope or dates and agree the plan with stakeholders.
  5. Update after every Sprint Review.

Tips for getting the most from it

  • Use a range of velocities for honest forecasts.
  • Put the most valuable features first.
  • For SAFe, use it as a simple PI planning worksheet.
  • Keep release goals visible.

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Frequently asked questions

What is an agile release plan template?

An agile release plan template maps features to releases and Sprints and uses velocity to forecast what will be delivered when.

Is this agile release plan template free?

Yes. The agile release plan template is free in Google Sheets, Excel and PDF.

How do I forecast dates with the agile release plan template?

Divide the remaining story points by your average velocity to estimate how many Sprints are needed.

What should an agile release plan template include?

Releases, target dates, Sprints, features, estimates, cumulative scope, capacity and risks.

Can I use the agile release plan template for PI planning?

Yes. It works as a lightweight PI planning template; add teams and objectives for a full program increment.

How often should I update the agile release plan template?

Update the release plan after every Sprint Review.

What is the difference between an agile release plan template and a product roadmap template?

The product roadmap is strategic; the release plan shows delivery detail by release and Sprint.

What velocity should I use in the agile release plan template?

Your average over the last three to five Sprints, with a range for best and worst cases.

Who owns the agile release plan template?

The Product Owner, with the team providing estimates and velocity.

Can a fixed-date project use the agile release plan template?

Yes. Fix the date and use the capacity check to decide how much scope fits.

What is the difference between the beginner, advanced and expert agile release plan template?

The beginner agile release plan template keeps only the essential columns on one tab; the advanced version is the full template with every tab, dropdown and formula; the expert version adds instructions and revision history.