Commitments Future Minimum Payments Due Under Non-Cancelable Agreements (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($)
Sponsorship, Licensing & Other
2026	$ 714
2027	581
2028	291
2029	131
2030	115
Thereafter	201
Total	$ 2,033

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Sponsorship Licensing and Other Member Future Minimum Payments Due Current

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Sponsorship Licensing and Other Member Future Minimum Payments Due In Five Years

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Sponsorship Licensing and Other Member Future Minimum Payments Due In Four Years

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Sponsorship Licensing and Other Member Future Minimum Payments Due In Three Years

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Sponsorship Licensing and Other Member Future Minimum Payments Due In Two Years

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Sponsorship Licensing and Other Member Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter

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