[2] The 2023 season was seen as relatively successful for Indy, as they qualified for the USL Championship Playoffs for the first time since 2019 by finishing 6th in the Eastern Conference.

[4] The team exited the U.S. Open Cup in the third round with a 1–0 away loss to MLS side Columbus Crew on April 26, 2023.

The season consists of 34 matches, with the Eleven playing home and away against each Eastern Conference opponent.

As a member of the USL Championship, Indy Eleven entered the U.S. Open Cup tournament in the third round.

[16] The draw for the Round of 32 took place on April 18, with the Eleven hosting fellow USL Championship club San Antonio FC at home on May 8.

On April 18, the Eleven announced that the match against San Antonio would be played at the Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis.

[22][23] Indy Eleven's tournament ended in a 0–2 away loss to Sporting Kansas City on August 27 in the Eastern Semi-final.