[5] 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.

[7] On 26 March, Kairat announced the signing of Kirill Kolesnichenko to a three-year contract from Chertanovo Moscow.

[11] On 8 July, Kairat announced the signing of Brazilian international Vágner Love on a six-month contract, with the option to extend it.

[12] On 24 August, Kairat announced the signing of Dzyanis Palyakow to an 18-month contract after his release by Ural Yekaterinburg.

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