Heidelberg United were the defending champions, having defeated Parramatta Eagles to win their first title in the previous season's final, but they were eliminated in the first round by Morwell Falcons.
[1] Parramatta Eagles defeated Sydney United 2–0 in the final to win their second NSL Cup title.
[2] The NSL Cup was a knockout competition with 14 teams taking part all trying to reach the Final in October 1993.
[3] The competition consisted of the 14 teams from the National Soccer League.
Brisbane Strikers had a bye for the Second round.