The competition began with qualifying on 7 April 2023 and concluded with the final on 12 November 2023 in the Aviva Stadium.
[6] The 2023 FAI Cup is a knockout competition with 40 teams taking part.
[7][8] The draw for the second round was made on 25 July and was broadcast live on RTE 2FM on the 'Game On' radio programme.
The draw for the quarter-finals of the FAI Cup was hosted by Shane Dawson and was made on 22 August 2023.
The draw for the semi finals was made on 19 September and was hosted by Shane Dawson at FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown.