The season was suspended indefinitely on 23 March due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; however, on 28 April the NRL announced it would recommence on 28 May as a 20 Round competition with a revised fixture.
After the recommencement of the season, Melbourne Storm initially played home games at AAMI Park as usual; however, an escalation in coronavirus cases and a subsequent second lock-down in the state of Victoria forced the Storm to relocate in late June, firstly, to New South Wales and then to the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.
The Storm defeated the Penrith Panthers in the 2020 NRL Grand Final to finish the season as Premiers.
The new jersey is predominantly navy blue and purple with fading chevrons down the front and white lightning bolts on the sides.
[53][54] # The jersey designed for ANZAC Day commemorations was eventually worn against the Warriors in the Michael Moore Trophy game.