After revealing the terrifying powers of the Holy Knights in the previous episode, One Piece is pushing the Elbaf Arc into an even darker phase. One Piece Episode 1173, titled “The Nightmare Game – The Conspiracy of the Knights of God,” is scheduled to be released on August 9, 2026, with no break in the anime’s broadcast schedule (via the official website).
Episode 1172 showed the Holy Knights turning the children’s worst fears into reality while Loki proved he still possessed terrifying power despite wearing one Seastone shackle. With the next episode focusing directly on the Holy Knights’ conspiracy, the mystery surrounding Elbaf is only expected to grow even deeper.
Series TitleOne PieceEpisode 1173 Release Date (on Crunchyroll)August 9, 2026Manga AuthorEiichiro OdaCurrent ArcElbaf ArcAnime Rating (IMDb) – as of August 3, 20269.0 / 10Where to WatchCrunchyroll, Netflix
One Piece Episode 1173: Global Release Date and Time
Episode 1173 of One Piece is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, August 9, 2026, in Japan on Fuji TV at 11:15 PM JST (via the official website). International viewers will be able to stream the episode on Crunchyroll shortly after the Japanese television broadcast.
A still from One Piece Episode 1172. | Credit: Toei Animation
Here are the expected release times across several major regions:
Region / Time ZoneRelease DateRelease TimeUnited States Pacific (PDT)August 9, 20269:00 AMUnited States Mountain (MDT)August 9, 202610:00 AMUnited States Central (CDT)August 9, 202611:00 AMUnited States Eastern (EDT)August 9, 202612:00 PMCanada (Eastern Time)August 9, 202612:00 PMUnited States Alaska (AKDT)August 9, 20268:00 AMUnited States Hawaii-Aleutian (HST)August 9, 20266:00 AMMexico Central (CST)August 9, 202611:00 AMMexico Mountain (MST)August 9, 202610:00 AMBrazil (BRT)August 9, 20261:00 PMUnited Kingdom (BST)August 9, 20264:00 PMEurope (CEST)August 9, 20265:00 PMSouth Africa (SAST)August 9, 20265:00 PMUAE – Dubai (GST)August 9, 20267:00 PMIndia (IST)August 9, 20269:30 PMPhilippines (PHT)August 10, 202612:00 AMAustralia (AEST)August 10, 20262:00 AMNew Zealand (NZST)August 10, 20264:00 AM
Spoiler Alert !!!This section contains spoilers from One Piece Episode 1172.
What to Expect From One Piece Episode 1173
Episode 1172 of One Piece took the Elbaf Arc in a much darker direction. At Walrus School, giant monsters suddenly appeared and attacked as the children mysteriously began sleepwalking after following one of Gunko’s arrows. The episode later revealed that the monsters were actually the children’s greatest fears brought to life by Killingham, confirming that the Holy Knights had finally begun making their move.
Meanwhile, in the Underworld, Loki proved he was still far from powerless. Despite having one Seastone shackle attached, he summoned lightning with Ragnir and started a fire near the Treasure Tree Adam.
Now, the preview for Episode 1173 and its title, “The Nightmare Game – The Conspiracy of the Knights of God,” suggest that the focus will shift almost entirely to the Holy Knights and their mysterious plan. The teaser hints that the nightmare spreading across Elbaf is only getting worse as Saul, Robin, Chopper, and the giants continue trying to rescue the children and stop the monsters.
At the same time, the title strongly suggests that viewers will finally learn more about the Holy Knights’ conspiracy and why they have targeted Elbaf in the first place. With Loki still waiting in the Underworld and chaos spreading across the island, Episode 1173 of One Piece looks set to raise the stakes even further.
Where to Watch One Piece Episode 1173
Just like the previous episodes, viewers in Japan will be able to watch One Piece Episode 1173 on Fuji TV and its affiliated television networks when it premieres. Fans outside Japan can stream the episode on Crunchyroll, which simulcasts new episodes shortly after their Japanese broadcast.
Monkey D Luffy from One Piece. | Credit: Toei Animation
Crunchyroll remains the primary platform for viewers across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand (via Crunchyroll). Meanwhile, Netflix also streams new One Piece episodes in select regions, although new episodes generally arrive about a week later depending on regional availability.
Now the big question: The Holy Knights have finally stepped out of the shadows, but what is their real goal in Elbaf? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
One Piece anime is currently available to watch on Crunchyroll.
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