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Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 8-K  
Document Period End Date Jul. 22, 2026  
Entity Registrant Name Matador Resources Company  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code TX  
Entity File Number 001-35410  
Entity Tax Identification Number 27-4662601  
Entity Address, Address Line One 5400 LBJ Freeway,  
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 1500  
Entity Address, City or Town Dallas,  
Entity Address, State or Province TX  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 75240  
City Area Code 972  
Local Phone Number 371-5200  
Written Communications false  
Soliciting Material false  
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false  
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false  
Title of 12(b) Security   Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol   MTDR
Security Exchange Name   NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Central Index Key 0001520006  
Amendment Flag false