Easy Tech TutsHow to Connect Azure DevOps to Power BI - Track Sprints & Work Items Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Agile teams generate a lot of data in Azure DevOps that's hard to summarize without a dedicated reporting tool. This tutorial shows how to connect Azure DevOps to Power BI so you can visualize sprints and work items and turn raw project data into actionable insights.
01Prepare Azure DevOps
Confirm your Azure DevOps project has the sprint and work item data you want to report on before connecting to Power BI.
02Set up Power BI for the connection
In Power BI, choose the Azure DevOps data connector and authenticate with your organization's credentials.
03Establish the connection
Select the project, boards, and fields you want to import so Power BI can pull in sprints, work items, and status data.
04Track your sprints in Power BI
Build visuals that show sprint progress, work item status, and team velocity based on the imported data.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need admin access to Azure DevOps to set up this connection?
You generally need at least read access to the relevant project and boards, with admin rights required for some organization-level settings.
Will the Power BI report update automatically as work items change?
Yes, you can schedule refreshes so the report reflects the latest sprint and work item status from Azure DevOps.
Can I track multiple Azure DevOps projects in one Power BI report?
Yes, you can connect to multiple projects and combine their data within the same Power BI report.
Is this connection useful for non-Agile teams too?
Yes, any team using Azure DevOps boards for tracking work can benefit from visualizing that data in Power BI, not just Agile/Scrum teams.
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