The club finished the 2023 J1 League in 16th place, one place lower than the previous season and again narrowly avoiding relegation.

[2] They also competed in the Emperor's Cup where they were knocked out in the second round by JFL club Kochi United and the J.League Cup where they reached the quarter-finals.

No team conceded more league goals than Gamba and they finished with the second-worst goal difference, only marginally better than relegated Yokohama FC.

Gamba started the competition in the second round, as every J1 and J2 League club earned a bye from prefectural qualification.

Urawa Red Diamonds won 3–2 on aggregate.