| Club: | Botafogo |
| Season: | 2020 |
| Manager: | Alberto Valentim (until 10 February 2020) Paulo Autuori (12 February–1 October) Bruno Lazaroni (2–28 October) Ramón Díaz (29 October–27 November) Eduardo Barroca (28 November 2020–6 February 2021) Lúcio Flávio (7–27 February 2021) |
| League: | Série A |
| League Result: | 20th (relegated) |
| League2: | Campeonato Carioca |
| League2 Result: | Semi-finals |
| Cup1: | Copa do Brasil |
| Cup1 Result: | Round of 16 |
| Largest Loss: | São Paulo 4–0 Botafogo |
| Prevseason: | 2019 |
| Nextseason: | 2021 |
The 2020 season was the 116th season for Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas and their fifth consecutive season in the Brazilian top division. The team also competed in the Campeonato Carioca and the Copa do Brasil. They suffered relegation after finishing in last place, securing only 7 points in the second half of the season.
See main article: 2020 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.
The match schedule was released on 9 July 2020.[1]
See main article: 2020 Campeonato Carioca.
See main article: 2020 Copa do Brasil.