The Women's sprint competition at the 2017 World Championships was held on 13 and 14 April 2017.

[3] Heat winners advanced to the 1/8 finals.

[4] Heat winners advanced to the quarterfinals.

[5] Matches are extended to a best-of-three format hereon; winners proceed to the semifinals.

[6] Winners proceeded to the gold medal final; losers proceeded to the bronze medal final.