v3.25.2
Document and Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Aug. 12, 2025
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2025  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2025  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity File Number 000-56533  
Entity Registrant Name SILVER POINT SPECIALTY LENDING FUND  
Entity Central Index Key 0001646614  
Entity Tax Identification Number 47-1577585  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MD  
Entity Address, Address Line One Two Greenwich Plaza  
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 1  
Entity Address, City or Town Greenwich  
Entity Address, State or Province CT  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 06830  
City Area Code 203  
Local Phone Number 542-4200  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company true  
Entity Ex Transition Period false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   37,566,942