The first round commenced on 3 June 2012 and the final was contested on 26 May 2013 at Friends Arena in Solna.
[1][2] Helsingborgs IF were the defending champions, having beaten Kalmar FF 3–1 in last season's final.
IFK Göteborg won their sixth Svenska Cupen title on 26 May 2013 after defeating Djurgårdens IF 3–1 on penalties after the match had finished 1–1 after extra time.
The only one of the Swedish District Football Associations that had a qualifying round was Dalarnas FF, the other ones decided their teams in other ways.
The first round commenced on 3 March 2012 and the final was contested on 22 May 2012.