The Women's team pursuit was held on 19–20 October 2016.

The fastest 8 teams qualify for the first round, from which the top 4 remain in contention for the gold medal final and the other 4 for the bronze medal final.

[1] First round heats are held as follows: Heat 1: 6th v 7th qualifier Heat 2: 5th v 8th qualifier Heat 3: 2nd v 3rd qualifier Heat 4: 1st v 4th qualifier The winners of heats 3 and 4 proceed to the gold medal final.

The remaining 6 teams are ranked on time, from which the top 2 proceed to the bronze medal final.

[2] The final classification is determined in the medal finals.