The Women's sprint competition at the 2018 UCI Track Cycling World Championships was held on 1 and 2 March 2018.

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

[4] Q = qualified for 1/8 finals Heat winners advanced to the quarterfinals.

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

[6] Matches were extended to a best-of-three format hereon; winners proceeded to the final.