2023 Challenge Cup

[1][2] The defending champions were Wigan Warriors, who won the 2022 Challenge Cup Final, by narrowly defeating Huddersfield Giants 16–14, but they were eliminated in the semi finals, as Brad Schneider kicked a drop goal in extra time, to win the game for Hull KR 11–10.

[1] Shortly after the format for the tournament was announced, West Wales Raiders withdrew from the competition.

[4] The Championship clubs with the exception of Toulouse Olympique who declined to enter, joined the tournament in round 3.

[8] The draw for the fourth and fifth rounds was made on Wednesday 15 March at Millom RLFC, the oldest amateur club.

The draw for the quarter-finals was made live on BBC Two after the conclusion of the sixth-round tie between Castleford and Hull FC.

[18] Ties took place over the weekend of 22–23 July, each being a double header with one of the semi-finals of the women's competition.