It was held in South Africa for the sixth straight year, this time in Durban, from 5 to 16 July 2023.

The winners of each group and best runner-up will advance to the knockout stages.

No plate competitions will be held in this edition of the tournament.

[4] The draw for the group stage of the 2023 COSAFA Cup was held on 26 May 2023 in Johannesburg.

The final and third-place matches where played two days later at the King Zwelithini Stadium.