Astana are defending Kazakhstan Premier League holders, having won their sixth title the previous season.

[7] On 13 March, the Football Federation of Kazakhstan announced all league fixtures would be played behind closed doors for the foreseeable future due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[13] On 23 July, Sultan Sagnayev and Ramazan Karimov had their season-long loan deals with Caspiy ended prematurely and they returned to the club.

[17] On 26 August, Michal Bílek was sacked as manager, with Executive Director Paul Ashworth being placed in temporary charge.

[20] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.