Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli headline the Winter Olympics 2026 Opening Ceremony (NBC, 2 p.m., repeated at 8 p.m.) from Italy. Other performers include pianist Lang Lang, singer Laura Pausini, rapper Ghali, “White Lotus” actor Sabrina Impacciatore and performer Pierfrancesco Favino.
Once more, the event at San Siro Stadium, produced by Balich Wonder Studio will also feature 1,200 volunteers, over 500 musicians and 1,400 costumes.
The Olympic cauldron will be lit at two sites for the first time — Milan and Cortina — after the parade of nations. Among the torchbearers will be Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams of “Heated Rivalry” (HBO Max, streaming). Coverage begins at noon.
The documentary “Queen of Chess” (Netflix, streaming) follows the 12-year-old Hungarian girl who dominated the international world of chess.
Kate Winslet narrates a documentary about King Charles III, “Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision” (Prime Video, streaming).
From Spain comes the mystery “Salvador” (Netflix, streaming), about a father looking to spring his daughter from a neo-Nazi group.
From South Africa comes the rom-com “Yoh! Bestie” (Netflix, streaming) about a woman who agrees to be her best friend’s best man. But things get complicated.
“Spartacus: House of Ashur” (Starz, 9 p.m.) ends its season
The other half of contestants perform in the talent show on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” (MTV, 8 p.m.). Guest judges are Amy Taylor and Amyl and the Sniffers.
“Gold Rush” (Discovery, 8 p.m.) goes on a midnight run.
The reunion episodes continue on “Ready to Love” (OWN, 8 p.m.).
“The BMF Documentary: Blowing Money Fast” (Starz, 10:05 p.m.) looks at the time an organization was affected by a deadly shooting at Atlanta’s hottest nightclub.
Lukas faces betrayal on “The Nowhere Man” (Starz, 8:05 pm.).
The very complicated week of Bugs Bunny cartoons begins with three cartoons of the hare in the wild — “Rabbit Fire” (8 p.m.), “Rabbit Seasoning” (8:10 p.m.) and “Duck! Rabbit, Duck!” (8:20 p.m.) — before “Man in the Wilderness” (8:30 p.m.). Then there are three ‘toons with Daffy Duck — “Ali Baba Bunny” (10:30 p.m.), “Show Biz Bugs” (10:40 p.m.) and “The Abominable Snow Rabbit” (10:50 p.m.) — before “Palm Springs Weekend” (11 p.m.). And finally three Bugs fairy tales — “Little Red Riding Rabbit” (1 a.m.), “Bugs Bunny and the Three Bears” (1:10 a.m.) and “Beanstalk Bunny” (1:20 a.m.) — come before “Jack and the Beanstalk” (1:30 a.m.), “The Glass Slipper” (3 a.m.) and “Tom Thumb” (5 a.m.).
Dur4ing the day are 60s teen pop idols with Tab Hunter in “The Golden Arrow” (6:30 a.m.), Elvis in “Double Trouble” (8:15 a.m.), Roddy McDowell in “It!” (10 a.m.), Troy Donahue in “My Blood Runs Cold” (11:45 a.m.), Fabian in “Ten Little Indians” (1:30 p.m.), Paul Anka in “Look in Any Window” (3:15 p.m.), Johnny Cash in “Door-to-Door Maniac” (4:45 p.m.) and Sal Mineo in “Who Killed Teddy Bear?” (6:15 p.m.).
NBA action has Knicks at Detroit (Prime Video, 7:30 p.m.) and Clippers at Sacramento (Prime Video, 10 p.m.).
Hockey begins its Olympic break, as players return to play for their home countries.
Men’s college basketball has Loyola Chicago at Davidson (CBS Sports, 6 p.m.), Dayton at VCU (ESPN2l 7 p.m.), UConn at St. John’s (Fox, 8 p.m.), Bradley at Northern Iowa (CBS Sports, 9 p.m.) and Belmont at UIC (ESPNU, 8 p.m.).
Women’s college gymnastics has Florida at Missouri (ESPN2, 9 p.m.).
Men’s college hockey has Michigan State at Michigan (Fox Sports 1, 7 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Josh Charles, Matt Friend. The View: Caleb McLaughlin. Drew Barrymore: Jason Biggs, Ms. Pat. Jennifer Hudson: Jon M. Chu, La June Montgomery Tabron, Nonosina Polynesia (rerun). Tamron Hall: Gabourey Sidibe, Tisha Campbell, Mona Scott-Young, Erika Jayne.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Amanda Seyfried, Yo-Yo Ma (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Jacob Elordi, Niecy Nash-Betts, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Chris Hemsworth, Mr. Beast, Lil Uzi Vert. Bill Maher: John Mellencamp, Chris Christie, Chrystia Freeland.