v3.25.2
Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
USD ($)
$ / shares
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name MML Series Investment Fund II
Entity Central Index Key 0001317146
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2025
Initial Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Blend Fund
Class Name Initial Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Blend Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Initial Class
$23
0.45%*
[1]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 23
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.45% [1]
Net Assets $ 682,300,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 10
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 3.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$682.3
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
10
Portfolio Turnover Rate
3%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Equity Funds
59.8%
Fixed Income Funds
38.8%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Blend Fund
Class Name Service Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Blend Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class
$36
0.70%*
[2]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 36
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.70% [2]
Net Assets $ 682,300,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 10
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 3.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$682.3
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
10
Portfolio Turnover Rate
3%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Equity Funds
59.8%
Fixed Income Funds
38.8%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Initial Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Equity Fund
Class Name Initial Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Equity Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Initial Class
$22
0.43%*
[3]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 22
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.43% [3]
Net Assets $ 852,400,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 223
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 37.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$852.4
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
223
Portfolio Turnover Rate
37%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
5.5%
Johnson & Johnson
3.7%
Bank of America Corp.
2.8%
Cisco Systems, Inc.
2.6%
Wells Fargo & Co.
2.3%
Walt Disney Co.
2.3%
Morgan Stanley
2.1%
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
2.1%
Chevron Corp.
2.0%
Caterpillar, Inc.
2.0%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
32.4%
Health Care
15.1%
Industrials
11.9%
Communication Services
8.6%
Consumer Discretionary
6.2%
Consumer Staples
6.0%
Information Technology
6.0%
Energy
5.4%
Materials
3.7%
Utilities
3.4%
Equity Funds
0.7%
Real Estate
0.1%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Equity Fund
Class Name Service Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Equity Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class
$35
0.68%*
[4]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 35
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.68% [4]
Net Assets $ 852,400,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 223
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 37.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$852.4
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
223
Portfolio Turnover Rate
37%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
5.5%
Johnson & Johnson
3.7%
Bank of America Corp.
2.8%
Cisco Systems, Inc.
2.6%
Wells Fargo & Co.
2.3%
Walt Disney Co.
2.3%
Morgan Stanley
2.1%
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
2.1%
Chevron Corp.
2.0%
Caterpillar, Inc.
2.0%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
32.4%
Health Care
15.1%
Industrials
11.9%
Communication Services
8.6%
Consumer Discretionary
6.2%
Consumer Staples
6.0%
Information Technology
6.0%
Energy
5.4%
Materials
3.7%
Utilities
3.4%
Equity Funds
0.7%
Real Estate
0.1%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Initial Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Inflation-Protected and Income Fund
Class Name Initial Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Inflation-Protected and Income Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Initial Class
$31
0.62%*
[5]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 31
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.62% [5]
Net Assets $ 166,700,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 176
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 44.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$166.7
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
176
Portfolio Turnover Rate
44%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Characteristics
(% of Total Investments)
Non-U.S. Government Agency Obligations
62.5%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
22.0%
Commercial Paper
11.1%
U.S. Government Agency Obligations and Instrumentalities
3.1%
Repurchase Agreement
1.3%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Inflation-Protected and Income Fund
Class Name Service Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Inflation-Protected and Income Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class
$44
0.87%*
[6]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 44
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.87% [6]
Net Assets $ 166,700,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 176
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 44.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$166.7
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
176
Portfolio Turnover Rate
44%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Characteristics
(% of Total Investments)
Non-U.S. Government Agency Obligations
62.5%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
22.0%
Commercial Paper
11.1%
U.S. Government Agency Obligations and Instrumentalities
3.1%
Repurchase Agreement
1.3%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Class II  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML iShares® 60/40 Allocation Fund
Class Name Class II
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML iShares® 60/40 Allocation Fund* (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class II
$24
0.46%*
[7]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 24
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.46% [7]
Net Assets $ 63,200,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 11
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 5.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$63.2
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
11
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Equity Funds
60.0%
Fixed Income Funds
40.0%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class I  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML iShares® 60/40 Allocation Fund
Class Name Service Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML iShares® 60/40 Allocation Fund* (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class I
$36
0.71%*
[8]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 36
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.71% [8]
Net Assets $ 63,200,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 11
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 5.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$63.2
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
11
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Equity Funds
60.0%
Fixed Income Funds
40.0%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Class II  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML iShares® 80/20 Allocation Fund
Class Name Class II
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML iShares® 80/20 Allocation Fund* (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class II
$24
0.46%*
[9]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 24
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.46% [9]
Net Assets $ 117,500,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 13
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 4.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$117.5
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
13
Portfolio Turnover Rate
4%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Equity Funds
79.0%
Fixed Income Funds
19.7%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class I  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML iShares® 80/20 Allocation Fund
Class Name Service Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML iShares® 80/20 Allocation Fund* (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class I
$37
0.71%*
[10]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 37
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.71% [10]
Net Assets $ 117,500,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 13
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 4.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$117.5
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
13
Portfolio Turnover Rate
4%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Equity Funds
79.0%
Fixed Income Funds
19.7%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Initial Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Managed Bond Fund
Class Name Initial Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Managed Bond Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Initial Class
$23
0.45%*
[11]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 23
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.45% [11]
Net Assets $ 734,200,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 393
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 88.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$734.2
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
393
Portfolio Turnover Rate
88%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Characteristics
(% of Total Investments)
Corporate Debt
38.2%
U.S. Government Agency Obligations and Instrumentalities
27.3%
Non-U.S. Government Agency Obligations
19.2%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
13.6%
Investment of Cash Collateral from Securities Loaned
0.8%
Commercial Paper
0.8%
Sovereign Debt Obligations
0.2%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Managed Bond Fund
Class Name Service Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Managed Bond Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class
$35
0.70%*
[12]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 35
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.70% [12]
Net Assets $ 734,200,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 393
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 88.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$734.2
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
393
Portfolio Turnover Rate
88%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Characteristics
(% of Total Investments)
Corporate Debt
38.2%
U.S. Government Agency Obligations and Instrumentalities
27.3%
Non-U.S. Government Agency Obligations
19.2%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
13.6%
Investment of Cash Collateral from Securities Loaned
0.8%
Commercial Paper
0.8%
Sovereign Debt Obligations
0.2%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Class II  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Short-Duration Bond Fund
Class Name Class II
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Short-Duration Bond Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class II
$30
0.59%*
[13]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 30
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.59% [13]
Net Assets $ 110,900,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 265
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 23.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$110.9
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
265
Portfolio Turnover Rate
23%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Characteristics
(% of Total Investments)
Corporate Debt
44.6%
Non-U.S. Government Agency Obligations
34.6%
Commercial Paper
18.9%
Repurchase Agreement
1.3%
Investment of Cash Collateral from Securities Loaned
0.5%
U.S. Government Agency Obligations and Instrumentalities
0.0%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class I  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Short-Duration Bond Fund
Class Name Service Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Short-Duration Bond Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class I
$42
0.84%*
[14]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 42
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.84% [14]
Net Assets $ 110,900,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 265
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 23.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$110.9
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
265
Portfolio Turnover Rate
23%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Characteristics
(% of Total Investments)
Corporate Debt
44.6%
Non-U.S. Government Agency Obligations
34.6%
Commercial Paper
18.9%
Repurchase Agreement
1.3%
Investment of Cash Collateral from Securities Loaned
0.5%
U.S. Government Agency Obligations and Instrumentalities
0.0%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Initial Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Small Cap Equity Fund
Class Name Initial Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Small Cap Equity Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Initial Class
$35
0.71%*
[15]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 35
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.71% [15]
Net Assets $ 123,900,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 98
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 18.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$123.9
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
98
Portfolio Turnover Rate
18%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
AutoNation, Inc.
2.2%
Itron, Inc.
2.1%
Wintrust Financial Corp.
1.9%
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Class A
1.8%
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp.
1.7%
Belden, Inc.
1.6%
Enpro, Inc.
1.6%
Esab Corp.
1.6%
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.
1.6%
American Healthcare REIT, Inc.
1.5%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Industrials
21.0%
Financials
19.2%
Health Care
14.9%
Information Technology
13.5%
Consumer Discretionary
11.5%
Real Estate
5.6%
Energy
4.0%
Materials
3.7%
Utilities
2.3%
Consumer Staples
1.9%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Small Cap Equity Fund
Class Name Service Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Small Cap Equity Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class
$48
0.96%*
[16]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 48
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.96% [16]
Net Assets $ 123,900,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 98
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 18.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$123.9
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
98
Portfolio Turnover Rate
18%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
AutoNation, Inc.
2.2%
Itron, Inc.
2.1%
Wintrust Financial Corp.
1.9%
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Class A
1.8%
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp.
1.7%
Belden, Inc.
1.6%
Enpro, Inc.
1.6%
Esab Corp.
1.6%
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.
1.6%
American Healthcare REIT, Inc.
1.5%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Industrials
21.0%
Financials
19.2%
Health Care
14.9%
Information Technology
13.5%
Consumer Discretionary
11.5%
Real Estate
5.6%
Energy
4.0%
Materials
3.7%
Utilities
2.3%
Consumer Staples
1.9%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Initial Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML U.S. Government Money Market Fund
Class Name Initial Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML U.S. Government Money Market Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Initial Class
$26
0.52%*
[17]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 26
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.52% [17]
Net Assets $ 194,000,000.0
Holdings Count | $ / shares 22
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2025)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$194.0
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
22
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Characteristics
(% of Total Investments)
U.S. Treasury Bills
48.7%
Discount Notes
38.2%
Repurchase Agreement
13.1%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
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