It was contested by Celtic and Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Hampden Park, Glasgow, on 3 June 2023.

It was also the first time since 2015 that teams in different divisions had contested the final, not including the 2020 final, where Heart of Midlothian were in the unique position of being a Premiership side when the competition was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but a Championship side when it resumed midway through the 2020–21 season.

[8] In the fifth round, Celtic beat St Mirren 5–1 in Glasgow, with a flurry of late goals in the match,[9] while Inverness Caledonian Thistle defeated Premiership side Livingston 3–0 at Almondvale Stadium.

[12] The semi-finals were both played at Hampden Park, with Inverness Caledonian Thistle facing Falkirk on 29 April and Celtic taking on holders Rangers the next day.

[14] Man of the Match: Jota (Celtic)[15] Assistant referees: Graeme Stewart Gordon Crawford Fourth official: David Dickinson Video assistant referee: Steven McLean Gary Hilland (assistant) Match rules[16] BBC Scotland and Viaplay Sports broadcast the final; this was the fifth season of a six-year deal in the United Kingdom to broadcast Scottish Cup matches.