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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Summary of Changes in the Carrying Value of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance $ 8,444,400 $ 3,388,009
Acquisitions   5,063,774
Acquisitions (707)  
Goodwill Impairment Loss   (7,544)
Foreign exchange (1,700) 161
Ending Balance 8,441,993 8,444,400
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss 116,100 116,100
UFC Segment [Member]    
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance 2,602,639 2,602,639
Ending Balance 2,602,639 2,602,639
WWE Segment [Member]    
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance 5,063,846  
Acquisitions   5,063,774
Acquisitions (707)  
Foreign exchange (1,559) 72
Ending Balance 5,061,580 5,063,846
IMG [Member]    
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance 738,135 745,590
Goodwill Impairment Loss   (7,544)
Foreign exchange (141) 89
Ending Balance 737,994 738,135
Corporate and Other Segment [Member]    
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]    
Beginning Balance 39,780 39,780
Ending Balance $ 39,780 $ 39,780