75000 - Document - Document and Entity Information
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75010 - Statement - CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
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75020 - Statement - CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited) (Parenthetical)
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75030 - Statement - CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)
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75040 - Statement - CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS (unaudited)
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75050 - Statement - CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS (Parenthetical)
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75060 - Statement - CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
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995455 - Disclosure - Organization and Business Operations
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995465 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
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995475 - Disclosure - Acquisitions
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995485 - Disclosure - Intangible Assets and Goodwill
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995495 - Disclosure - Investments
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995505 - Disclosure - Accrued Expenses
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995515 - Disclosure - Retirement and Postretirement Plans
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995525 - Disclosure - Debt
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995535 - Disclosure - Leases
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995545 - Disclosure - Equity
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995555 - Disclosure - Income Taxes
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995565 - Disclosure - Income Per Share
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995575 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies
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995585 - Disclosure - Fair Value Measurements
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995595 - Disclosure - Segment Data
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995605 - Disclosure - Subsequent Events
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995615 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
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995625 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
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995635 - Disclosure - Acquisition (Table)
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995645 - Disclosure - Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)
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995655 - Disclosure - Investments (Tables)
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995665 - Disclosure - Accrued Expenses (Tables)
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995675 - Disclosure - Retirement and Postretirement Plans (Tables)
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995685 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
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995695 - Disclosure - Debt (Tables)
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995705 - Disclosure - Leases (Tables)
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995715 - Disclosure - Income Per Share (Tables)
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995725 - Disclosure - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
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995735 - Disclosure - Segment Data (Tables)
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995745 - Disclosure - Organization and Business Operations (Details)
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995755 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Consolidated VIEs (Details)
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995765 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details)
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995775 - Disclosure - Acquisitions - Additional Information (Details)
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995785 - Disclosure - Acquisitions - Summary of Preliminary Values of Assets and Liabilities Assumed (Details)
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995795 - Disclosure - Acquisitions - Summary of Proforma Information (Details)
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995805 - Disclosure - Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Summary of Goodwill (Details)
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995815 - Disclosure - Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Schedule of Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Details)
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995825 - Disclosure - Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Schedule of Definite-lived Intangible Assets (Details)
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995835 - Disclosure - Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Estimated Amortization Expense of Definite-Lived Intangibles Assets (Details)
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995845 - Disclosure - Investments - Schedule of Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details)
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995855 - Disclosure - Investments - Additional Information (Details)
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995865 - Disclosure - Investments - Summary of Transactions Related to Investment (Details)
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995875 - Disclosure - Investments - Summary of Financial Information (Details)
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995885 - Disclosure - Accrued Expenses - Accrued Expenses (Details)
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995895 - Disclosure - Retirement and Postretirement Plans - Summary of Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) for Plans (Details)
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995905 - Disclosure - Retirement and Postretirement Plans - Additional Information (Details)
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995915 - Disclosure - Retirement and Postretirement Plans - Schedule of Estimated Pension Benefit Plan Contributions (Details)
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995925 - Disclosure - Debt - Long Term Debt (Details)
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995935 - Disclosure - Debt - Long Term Debt (Details) 2
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995945 - Disclosure - Debt - Long Term Debt (Parenthetical) (Details)
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995955 - Disclosure - Debt - Additional Information (Details)
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995965 - Disclosure - Leases - Additional Information (Details)
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995965 - Disclosure - Leases - Additional Information (Details) [Default]
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995975 - Disclosure - Leases - Summary Of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related To Operating Leases (Details)
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995985 - Disclosure - Leases - Summary of Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Non-Cancellable Leases (Details)
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995995 - Disclosure - Leases - Summary of Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Non-Cancellable Leases (Details) 2
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996005 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies - Future Minimum payments from Contracts, Excluding Intercompany Transactions (Details)
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996015 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details)
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996025 - Disclosure - Equity - Additional Information (Details)
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996035 - Disclosure - Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details)
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996045 - Disclosure - Income Per Share - Summary of Income Per Share Basic and Diluted Available to Common Stockholders (Details)
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996055 - Disclosure - Income Per Share - Additional Information (Details)
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996065 - Disclosure - Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Estimated Fair Values and Carrying Amounts of Long-term Debt Not Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details)
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996075 - Disclosure - Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Estimated Fair Values and Carrying Amounts of Long-term Debt Not Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Parenthetical) (Details)
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996085 - Disclosure - Segment Data - Additional Information (Details)
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996095 - Disclosure - Segment Data - Schedule of Breakdown of Selected Financial Information for Reportable Broadcast and TEGNA Segments and Reconciliation of Segment's Profit to Income from Operations (Details)
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996105 - Disclosure - Segment Data - Summary of Disaggregation of Revenue (Details)
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996115 - Disclosure - Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Details)
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Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Maximum commitment under senior secured credit facility
Scenario [Axis]
Increase in deferred income tax liability
Income Tax Examination Estimate Of Possible Deferred Tax Liability
Income tax examination estimate of possible deferred tax liability.
Entertainment, License Agreement for Program Material, Amortization Expense
Amortization of broadcast rights
Amortization of broadcast rights
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Accrued Expenses
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued, Total
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt
Total
Operating Lease, Liability
Operating Lease, Liability, Total
Ownership interest retained by each seller
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage, Noncontrolling Owner
Ownership interest percentage
Rule 10b 5 1 Arr Modified Flag
Rule 10b 5 1 arr modified flag.
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Modified
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid
Benefit obligation settled
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Assets Investments
Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed assets investments.
Investments
Organization and business operations.
Organization And Business Operations [Line Items]
Organization And Business Operations [Line Items]
Decrease to effective tax rate related to provision to return adjustment
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Provision To Return Adjustment
Effective income tax rate reconciliation provision to return adjustment.
Equity method investment basis difference related to investees goodwill
Equity Method Investment Basis Difference Related To Investees Goodwill
Equity method investment basis difference related to investees goodwill
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Applicable margin
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Diluted (in thousands)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain (Loss), Total
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain (Loss)
Gain on disposal of an investment
Asset Acquisition [Axis]
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Stock-based compensation expense
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition, Total
KUSI-TV [Member]
K U S I T V Member
KUSI-TV.
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
5.00% Notes due 2029 [Member]
Five Point Zero Zero Percent Due on Two Thousand Twenty Nine [Member]
5.00% Notes due 2029.
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year One
2026
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Measurement Period Adjustment
Network affiliation agreements
Number of television station owned by an unconsolidated VIE.
Number Of Television Station Owned By An Unconsolidated V I E
Number of television stations owned by an unconsolidated VIE
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Three [Member]
At Any Time Prior to March 15, 2029 Up to 10% of Aggregate Principal Amount [Member]
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Beginning Balance
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Net income (loss)
Debt Issuance Cost, Gross, Noncurrent
Debt issuance costs, including lender fees and third party costs
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Common stock dividends paid
4.75% Notes, due November 2028 [Member]
Four point seven five percent due two thousand twenty eight.
Four Point Seven Five Percent Due Two Thousand Twenty Eight [Member]
4.75% Notes due 2028 [Member]
Percentage Limit Of Television Households Reach Through Attributable Interests In Television Stations
Percentage limit of television households reach through attributable interests in television stations.
Percentage limit of television households reach through attributable interests in television stations
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Pro Forma Revenue
Net revenue
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired and Liability Assumed [Table Text Block]
Summary of Preliminary Values of Assets and Liabilities Assumed
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Balance, Shares
Balance, Shares
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued, Total
Segment Reporting [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived License Agreements
FCC licenses
FCC Licenses, Net
Total outstanding principal
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt financing
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income tax expense
Other Nonoperating Income
Other income, net
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal
Repayment of scheduled maturity of debt
Repayment of scheduled principal payments
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Other Commitments [Table]
Other Commitments [Table]
Repayments of Debt
Paydown of outstanding loans
Repayments of long-term debt
Total outstanding principal
Number Of F M Radio Station
Number of FM radio station.
Number of FM radio station
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Pension Benefit Plan Contributions
5.625% Notes, due July 2027 [Member]
Five Point Six Two Five Percent Due On July Two Thousand Twenty Seven Member
Five point six two five percent due on july two thousand twenty seven.
2030
Contractual Obligation, to be Paid, Year Four
Bankruptcy Claims, Number of Claims under Review by Management
Bankruptcy claims number of claims under review by management
Operating Segments [Member]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name
Contractual Obligation, to be Paid, Year Three
2029
Total outstanding principal
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name
Schedule of Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets
Intangible Asset, Indefinite-Lived [Table Text Block]
Derivative, Floor Interest Rate
Floor rate
Tegna [Member]
Tegna.
TEGNA
Income tax examination, estimate of possible taxes
Income Tax Examination Estimate Of Possible Taxes
Income tax examination estimate of possible taxes.
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Current Liabilities Broadcast Rights Payable
Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed current liabilities broadcast rights payable.
Broadcast rights payable
Number of local websites.
Number of Local Websites
Number of local websites
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Ending Balance
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Beginning Balance
Benefit obligations of retirement plans
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Non Rule 10b 5 1 Arr Modified Flag
Non rule 10b 5 1 arr modified flag.
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Modified
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Less: imputed interest
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
Estimated federal and state income taxes
Payment for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activity
Other investing activities, net
Debt Instrument [Table]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Network affiliation agreements amount
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Network Affiliation Agreements Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Business acquisition purchase price allocation network affiliation agreements expected tax deductible amount.
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Current Liabilities Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed current liabilities accrued expenses and other current liabilities.
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Percentage of defined benefit plan pension plan obligation not frozen.
Percentage of Defined Benefit Plan Pension Plan Obligation Not Frozen
Defined benefit plan not frozen percent of pension benefit obligation
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Tax Jurisdiction [Axis]
2019 Long-term incentive plan .
Two Thousand Nineteen Long Term Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
2019 Plan [Member]
Term Loan B, due 2032 [Member]
Term Loan B Due On Two Thousand Thirty Two [Member]
Term loan B due on two thousand thirty two.
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Table]
Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Total
Net income per share available to common stockholders - basic
Bridge Loan
Voting rights of common stock. Includes eligibility to vote and votes per share owned. Include also, if any, unusual voting rights.
Voting Rights Of Common Stock
Common stock voting rights
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Remainder of 2026
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Accrued Expenses
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Ending Balance
Finite lived intangible assets, net
Network affiliation agreements, net
Intangible assets, net
Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Beginning Balance
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Purchases of property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Plan [Member]
Funded Plan [Member]
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares authorized
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year Two
2028
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Number of ad supported television channels
Number Of Ad Supported Television Channels
Number of Ad supported television channels.
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Operating Leases
Number of generally recognized television markets, or Designated Market Areas (DMA's), in which the Company's stations broadcast.
Number Of Television Markets
Number of markets in which the Company's stations broadcast
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Income from equity method investments, net
Income from equity method investments, net
Income from equity method investments, net
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Income tax payable
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Land
Property and equipment, excluding land
Number of major customers.
Number Of Major Customers
Number of major customers
Dividends [Domain]
Increase/decrease to effective tax rate related to provision to return adjustment
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Percent
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Other Pension, Postretirement and Supplemental Plans [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Interest rate
Interest rate
Corporate Profit Loss Unallocated
Corporate profit loss unallocated.
Corporate (unallocated)
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, and Capitalized Cost, Software to be Sold, Leased, or Marketed, Estimated Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Estimated Amortization Expense of Definite-Lived Intangible Assets
Costs and Expenses
Costs and expenses
Total operating expenses
Common Class B [Member]
Class B Common Stock [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Two
2027
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Unamortized debt issuance costs
Total assets
Assets
Total assets
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
6.50% Secured Notes due 2033 [Member]
Six Point Five Zero Percent Due On Two Thousand Thirty Three [Member]
6.50% Secured Notes due 2033.
Frequency of periodic interest payments
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill, Net
Goodwill, Beginning Balance
Goodwill, Ending Balance
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued, Total
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance
Preferred stock - $0.01 par value, 200,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding at each of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025
Preferred stock - $0.01 par value, 200,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding at each of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025
Northside entertainment holdings LLC.
Northside Entertainment Holdings L L C [Member]
Northside Entertainment Holdings LLC [Member]
Payments for repurchase of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Purchase of treasury stock
Reclassification, Comparability Adjustment [Policy Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Payments For Capitalized Software Obligations
Payments for capitalized software obligations.
Payments for capitalized software obligations
Digital.
Digital [Member]
Digital [Member]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Operating Lease, Payments
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Other intangible asset
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Other Intangible Assets Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Business acquisition purchase price allocation other intangible assets expected tax deductible amount.
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Summary of Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) for Plans
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective income tax rates
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent, Total
Contractual Obligation, to be Paid, Year One
2027
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Remainder of 2026
Leases option to terminate term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Option to Terminate
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activity
Interest paid
Goodwill [Line Items]
Assets acquisition date
Asset Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-Term Debt, Total
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-Term Debt
Proceeds from debt issuance, net of debt discounts
Borrowings under revolving credit facility
Number of television stations owned by consolidated VIEs.
Number Of Television Stations Owned By Consolidated V I Es
Number of television stations owned by consolidated VIEs
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
2027
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Assets FCC Licenses
Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed assets FCC licenses.
FCC licenses
Purchase of treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Purchase of treasury stock
Purchase of treasury stock
Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]
Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]
Number Of State Cable Associates Filed Notice of Appeal
Number of state cable associates filed notice of appeal.
Number of state cable associates filed notice of appeal
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature
Business Combination Termination Fee Payable By Acquirer To Acquiree
Business combination termination fee payable by acquirer to acquiree.
Termination fee payable by acquirer to acquiree
Term loan b.
Term Loan B [Member]
Term Loan B
Interest Expense, Operating
Interest Expense, Operating, Total
Interest expense, net
Interest expense, net
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Organization and Business Operations
Summary of Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Financial Information
Schedule of Breakdown of Selected Financial Information for Reportable Broadcast and TEGNA Segments and Reconciliation of Segment's Profit to Income from Operations
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous.
Miscellaneous
WBD TV Food Network [Member]
WBD TV food network.
Distribution Service [Member]
Distribution [Member]
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Leases
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year Four
2030
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee or Group of Investees [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee or Group of Investees [Member]
Equity method investments, amortization of basis difference.
Equity Method Investments Amortization Of Basis Difference
Amortization of basis difference
Amortization of basis difference (expense)
Recorded amortization of basis difference (expense)
Equity, Attributable to Parent
Total Nexstar Media Group, Inc. stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Beginning Balance
Fair value of plan assets
Treasury Stock, Common [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Next Fiscal Year
2026 to participant benefits
Entity Address, Address Line Two
Entity Address, Address Line Two
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other noncurrent assets, net
Other Assets, Noncurrent, Total
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Domain]
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Direct Operating Costs
Direct Operating Costs, Total
Direct operating, excluding depreciation and amortization
Programming and related expenses
Programming and related expenses
State Tax [Member]
Income Tax Jurisdiction, Domestic State and Local [Member]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Estimated Fair Values and Carrying Amounts of Long-term Debt Not Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Contractual Obligation, to be Paid, after Year Five
Thereafter
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Income Per Share
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Definite Lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
Commitment under senior secured credit facility at carrying value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value [Member]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
O 2025 Q2 Dividends [Member]
O 2025 Q2 dividends.
O 2025 Q2 Dividends [Member]
Four Point Six Two Five Percent Due On Two Thousand Twenty Nine [Member]
4.625% due on 2029.
4.625% Notes due 2029 [Member]
Revenue Benchmark [Member]
Revenue [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Four
2029
Media General, Inc.
Media General Inc [Member]
Media General [Member]
Deferred tax liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Deferred Tax Liability
Deferred tax liabilities
Long-Term Debt
Total outstanding debt
Proceeds from Life Insurance Policy
Proceeds received from life insurance policies
Proceeds from life insurance policies
Secured Debt [Member]
Secured Debt [Member]
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
Stock, Class of Stock [Table]
Schedule Of Stock By Class [Table]
Repayments of Long-Term Debt
Prepayment of principal balance under term loan
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Total
Repayment of term loan
Schedule of Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Investment [Table Text Block]
Asset acquisition amount
Asset Acquisition, Price of Acquisition, Expected
Broadcast Music Inc.
Broadcast Music Inc. [Member]
TEGNA Inc [Member]
TEGNA Inc.
TEGNA Inc. [Member]
Future minimum payments for contractual programming commitments, total
Contractual Obligation
Number of multicast network services owned and operated.
Number Of Multicast Network Services Owned And Operated
Number of multicast network services owned and operated
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year Three
2029
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt, Total
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
2029
Goodwill [Table]
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Common Stock, Value, Issued, Total
Common Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance
Common Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance
Common stock - $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 47,282,823 shares issued, 30,806,374 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026 and 47,282,823 shares issued, 30,327,669 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Summary of Income Per Share Basic and Diluted Available to Common Stockholders
Equity method investment basis difference related to investees goodwill
Equity method investment, basis difference amount
Equity Method Investment, Difference Between Carrying Amount and Underlying Equity
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment
Liabilities
Total liabilities
Total liabilities
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership
Payment for excise tax on stock repurchases
Payment for excise tax on stock repurchases
Payment for excise tax on stock repurchases.
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current, Total
Restricted cash and cash equivalents to be held
Restricted cash and cash equivalents held
Business Combination, Date of Acquisition Agreement
Merger agreement date
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total
Property and equipment
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Total
Less: unamortized financing costs and discount, net of premium
Contract-based and other intangible assets.
Contract-Based and Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Network Affiliation Agreements and Other Intangible Assets, Net [Member]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Total
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Beginning Balance
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Level 3 [Member]
Maximum Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio After Material Transaction
Maximum consolidated first lien net leverage ratio after material transaction.
Maximum consolidated first lien net leverage ratio after material transaction
Various Tower Joint Venture [Member]
Various tower joint venture.
Broadcast rights
Broadcast rights current
Broadcast rights current.
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Total
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Ownership stake
Increase/decrease to effective tax rate related to gain on bargain purchase arising from acquisition
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Gain On Bargain Purchase Arising From Acquisition
Effective income tax rate reconciliation gain on bargain purchase arising from acquisition.
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Common stock dividends declared (per share)
Dividends declared per common share
Revenues [Abstract]
Revenues [Abstract]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
2022 Acquisition of The CW [Member]
Two Thousand Twenty Two Acquisition Of The CW [Member]
Two thousand twenty two acquisition of The CW.
Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs
Transaction and other one-time expenses
Transaction and other one-time expenses
Debt refinancing, third-party debt issuance costs
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Business Combination, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible, Amount
Tax basis in goodwill
Bankruptcy Claims, Number Claims Filed
Number of proofs of claim filed against debtors
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Goodwill, Accumulated Impairment
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, and Capitalized Cost, Software to be Sold, Leased, or Marketed, Estimated Amortization Expense [Abstract]
Loss Contingency, Information about Litigation Matters [Abstract]
Loss Contingency, Information about Litigation Matters [Abstract]
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net, Total
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Redemption Value
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Redemption Value, Total
Estimated redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interests
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Accumulated Amortization
Accumulated Amortization and Impairment
Percentage of increase in quarterly cash dividend.
Percentage of Increase in Quarterly Cash Dividend
Percentage of increase in quarterly cash dividend
Equity incentives.
Equity incentives [Member]
Equity Incentives [Member]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Percent, Total
Increase in effective tax rate
Restricted Cash
Restricted Cash, Total
Restricted cash
Operating lease expense
Operating Lease, Cost
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Subsequent Events
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Service cost
Significant accounting policies.
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Number Of Full Power Stations
Number of full power stations
Number of full power stations acquired.
Defined Benefit Plan [Table]
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Definite-lived intangible assets estimated useful life
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Acquired, Weighted-Average Amortization Period
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Construction Work in Progress
Construction in progress
Financial guarantee mission debt.
Financial Guarantee Mission Debt [Member]
Financial Guarantee of Mission Debt [Member]
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Operating lease liabilities
Current operating lease liabilities
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case
Customer [Domain]
Customer
Other
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Other
Total liabilities assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Liability
Total liabilities assumed
Cash proceeds received
Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments, Total
Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments
Proceeds from disposal of an investment
Proceeds from disposal of an investment
Liabilities and Equity
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders' equity
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
2028
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee Lease Description [Table]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Number Of Coalition of States
Number of coalition of states.
Number of coalition of states
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction, Total
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution
Distribution from equity method investments - return on capital
Cash distributions received
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Total
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments for Other Taxes
Tax payments
Credit facility outstanding amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Useful Life
Indefinite-lived intangible assets estimated useful life
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Interim Financial Statements
Other.
Other [Member]
Other [Member]
Seven Point Two Five Percent Due On Two Thousand Twenty Seven [Member]
7.25% Notes due 2027.
7.25% Notes due 2027 [Member]
Business Combination, Effective Date of Acquisition
Merger agreement date
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock
Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Financing Interest Expense
Financing costs related to temporary financing
Accounts Payable, Current
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current, Total
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Remaining Amortization Period
Weighted average remaining useful life of assets subjects to amortization of basis difference
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets
Other noncurrent assets
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Expected return on plan assets
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Treasury Stock Reissued
Vesting of restricted stock units
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Four [Member]
At Any Time Prior to September 2033 [Member]
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Deferred compensation plan
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Recorded Liability
Long-Term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Long term Debt [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Cost (Reversal of Cost)
Pension and other postretirement plans credit, net
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Cost (Reversal of Cost), Total
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Business Combination Termination Fee Payable By Acquiree To Acquirer
Business combination termination fee payable by acquiree to acquirer.
Termination fee payable by acquiree to acquirer
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type
Total assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Asset
Line of credit facility, borrowings
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Proceeds from Lines of Credit, Total
Investment [Text Block]
Investments
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Summary of Proforma Information
Regulatory Agency [Axis]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, before Accumulated Amortization
Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross, Total
Network affiliation agreements, net [Member]
Contract-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Network Affiliation Agreements [Member]
Revolving Loans Due On Two Thousand And Thirty [Member]
Revolving Loans Due 2030.
Revolving loans, due 2030 [Member]
Temporary Equity, Accretion to Redemption Value
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests
Equity, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Stockholders' equity:
Basic (in thousands)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic, Total
Assets [Abstract]
ASSETS
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Leases remaining lease term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term
Estimated federal and state income taxes
Income Tax Examination, Estimate of Possible Loss
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Other Liabilities, Current
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current, Total
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Program Rights Obligations, Current
Broadcast rights payable
Percentage of US television household reach.
Percentage Of U S Television Household Reach
Percentage of US television household reach
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities, Total
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year Five
2031
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Maturity date
Due date
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments
Cash proceeds received
Intangible Asset and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Goodwill and FCC Licenses
Contractual Obligation, to be Paid, Year Five
2031
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Cash purchase price
Organization And Business Operations [Table]
Organization and business operations.
Organization And Business Operations [Table]
Transaction costs
Transaction and other one-time expenses
Legal professional fees and severance costs
Other Long-Term Investments
Other equity investments
Wilmington Trust Company (WTC) [Member]
Wilmington trust company (WTC).
Wilmington Trust Company (WTC) [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 2 [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Cash and Cash Equivalent
Cash and cash equivalent
Goodwill [Member]
Business Combination [Abstract]
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Net cash provided by operating activities
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Total
Net income per share available to common stockholders - diluted
Shares issued
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, par value
Weighted Average Discount Rate of Operating leases
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Net income attributable to Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Ownership
Ownership [Axis]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
Summary of Financial Information
Qualified Plan [Member]
Qualified Pension Plans [Member]
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount
Available borrowing capacity
Debt financing
Five Point Zero Zero Percent Due On Two Thousand Twenty Nine One [Member]
Five Point Zero Zero Percent Due On Two Thousand Twenty Nine One [Member]
$3 million 5.00% Notes due 2029 [Member]
Lessee operating leases extended lease term.
Lessee Operating Leases Extended Lease Term
Leases option to extended lease term
Contractual Obligation, to be Paid, Year Two
2028
Percentage of US television household reach
Percentage Of US Television House hold Reach Before Applying FCCUHF Discount
Percentage of US television house hold reach before applying FCCUHF discount.
Liabilities Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests And Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders equity.
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Consolidated VIEs [Member]
Mission [Member]
Mission [Member]
Income Tax Jurisdiction [Domain]
Equity method investment ownership percentage by other investors
Equity method investment ownership percentage by other investors.
Ownership interest in affiliate of partnership
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Noncontrolling Interest Income (Loss), Percent
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]
Consolidated VIEs
Scenario [Domain]
Carrying Amount and Fair Value of Long-term Debt
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure, Total
Outstanding Principal and Fair Value of Long-term Debt
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components
O 2026 Q2 Dividends [Member]
O2026Q2DividendsMember
O 2026 Q2 Dividends.
Bankruptcy Claims, Amount of Claims Settled
Loss contingency unsecured claim settlement excess amount
Nexstar [Member]
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Cash flows from investing activities:
4.75% Notes, due November 2028 [Member]
Four Point Seven Five Percent Due On November Two Thousand Twenty Eight Member
Four point seven five percent due on november two thousand twenty eight.
4.75% Notes due 2028 [Member]
2023 Acquisitions [Member]
2023 acquisitions.
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") [Member]
Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Future Minimum payments from Contracts, Excluding Intercompany Transactions [Table Text Block]
Future minimum payments from contracts, excluding intercompany transactions.
Future Minimum payments from Contracts, Excluding Intercompany Transactions
Prepaid and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Total
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for redeemable noncontrolling interests.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Number of mobile applications.
Number of Mobile Applications
Number of mobile applications
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Total
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets
Previous Debt Discounts and Financing Costs Carried by New Debt
Previous debt discounts and financing costs carried by new debt.
Previous debt discounts and financing costs carried by new debt
Business acquisition purchase price allocation, intangible assets, expected tax deductible amount.
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Intangible Assets Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Carryover of tax basis in intangible assets, deductible for tax purposes
FCC licenses
Seven Point Two Five Percent Due on Two Thousand Thirty Four [Member]
Seven Point Two Five Percent Due on Two Thousand Thirty Four [Member]
7.25% Notes due 2034 [Member]
Long-Term Investments
Total investments
Investments
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Goodwill, Gross
Goodwill, Gross
Gross amount of goodwill
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (Note 2)
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Common, Carrying Amount
Balance
Balance
Balance
Term Loan A, due 2030 [Member]
Term Loan A Due on Two Thousand and Thirty [Member]
Term Loan A Due on 2030.
Number Of Complaints Filed
Number of complaints filed.
Number of complaints filed
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Acquisitions
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Weighted average restricted stock units and equity incentives with potentially dilutive effect (in shares)
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Expected contributions by employer
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage
Debt redemption percentage
Term Loan A, due June 2027 [Member]
Term Loan A Due On June Two Thousand And Twenty Seven Member
Term loan A due on June two thousand and twenty seven.
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Variable Interest Entities
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark
Number of television stations owned by an unconsolidated VIE
Number of television stations owned by an unconsolidated VIE.
Number Of Television Stations Owned By An Unconsolidated V I E
Term Loan B due 2028 [Member]
Term Loan B Due on Two Thousand Twenty Eight [Member]
Term Loan B due 2028.
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions [Abstract]
Number of digital multicast networks
Number of Digital Multicast Networks
Number of digital multicast networks.
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued expenses
Total
Term Loan A Due on Two Thousand and Twenty Seven [Member]
Term Loan A Due on 2027.
Term Loan A, due 2027 [Member]
Long-Term Debt, Current Maturities
Current portion of debt
Less: current portion
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities, Total
Customer [Axis]
Customer
Intangible Asset, Goodwill and Other [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Debt Instrument Tender Offer Percentage
Debt instrument tender offer percentage.
Tender offer
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Segment Reporting, CODM, Individual Title and Position or Group Name [Extensible Enumeration]
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Equity Method Investment [Table]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Stock Options [Member]
Equity Method Investment Transactions [Text Block]
Equity method investment transactions.
Summary of Transactions Related to Investment
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Operating income
Income from operations
Income (loss) from operations
Income from operations
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, current year acquisitions
Goodwill, Current year acquisition
Lender Name [Axis]
FCC Licenses, Current year acquisitions, Gross
Indefinite lived Intangible Assets Acquired Gross
Indefinite lived intangible assets acquired gross.
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Identifiable Intangible Asset, Excluding Goodwill
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Identifiable Intangible Asset, Excluding Goodwill, Total
Other intangible assets
Dividends declared on common stock
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Chicago Entertainment Ventures L L C [Member]
Chicago Entertainment Ventures, LLC [Member]
Chicago entertainment ventures LLC.
Segment Reporting [Table]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Asset Class [Domain]
Securities Act File Number
Entity File Number
Amortization of net gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Broadcasters License Agreement Commitments, Description [Abstract]
Broadcasters license agreement commitments, description.
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Immaterial Effect [true false]
Change in accounting principle, accounting standards update, immaterial effect [true false]
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures, Total
Vesting of restricted stock units
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type
Number of Radio Station
Number of radio station.
Number of radio station
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Summary of Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Non-Cancellable Leases
Location, Statement of Income, Balance [Axis]
Dividends Payable, Date of Record
Dividends, date of record
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Proceeds from (Payment for) Other Financing Activity
Other financing activities, net
Interest Payable, Current
Interest payable
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Redeemable noncontrolling interests.
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Other assets
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Other Asset, Noncurrent
Number Of Television Stations Owned By Unconsolidated VIEs
Number of television stations owned by unconsolidated VIEs.
Number of television stations owned by unconsolidated VIEs
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
One Point Seven Two Five Percent Due On Two Thousand Thirty Four [Member]
7.25% Notes due 2034.
7.25% Notes due 2034 [Member]
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income
Net income
Net income (loss)
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net, Total
Unamortized financing costs and discount
Unamortized financing costs and (discount) premium
Selling, general and administrative, excluding depreciation and amortization
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Total
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Borrowings under revolving credit facility
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount
Contributions by employer
Other [Member]
Other Operating Segment [Member]
Other Segments [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Eliminations [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
2031
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
The CW Network LLC [Member]
The CW Network, LLC.
The CW Network, LLC [Member]
Term Loan B, due 2033 [Member]
Term Loan B Due on Two Thousand And Thirty Three [Member]
Term Loan B Due on 2033.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Receivable, Current
Accounts receivable
2030
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Five
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Liability [Abstract]
Liabilities assumed:
Assets, Current
Total current assets
Common stock voting rights
Common Stock, Voting Rights
Net periodic benefit credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Net periodic benefit cost
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Per Share
Segments [Axis]
Broadcast [Member]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name
Net income (Loss)
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Pro Forma Income (Loss), after Tax
Costs and expenses incurred in connection with transaction
Business combination maximum reimbursement payable by acquiree to acquirer upon termination
Business combination maximum reimbursement payable by acquiree to acquirer upon termination.
TV food network.
T V Food Network [Member]
TV Food Network [Member]
Five Point Six Two Five Percent Due on Two Thousand Twenty Seven [Member]
5.625% Notes due 2027.
5.625% Notes due 2027 [Member]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental information:
Long Lived Assets In Current And Noncurrent Liabilities
Long lived assets in current and noncurrent liabilities.
Accrued and noncash purchases of long-lived assets
Number Of Connected Television Applications 1
Number of connected television applications.
Connected television application
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired to Liability Assumed, Excess (Less)
Net assets acquired
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Debt
Long-term debt, net of current portion
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities, Total
Pension Plan [Member]
Pension Benefits [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Income tax interest expense
Income Tax Examination Estimate Of Possible Interest
Income tax examination estimate of possible interest.
Maximum consolidated first lien net leverage ratio.
Maximum Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio
Maximum consolidated first lien net leverage ratio
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-Based Payment Arrangements
Dilutive effect of equity incentive plan instruments
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements, Total
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type
Assets acquired:
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Asset [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Summary Of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related To Operating Leases
Schedule of supplemental balance sheet information related to leases.
Schedule Of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related To Leases Table [Text Block]
Indefinite lived intangible assets accumulated impairment loss.
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Accumulated Impairment Loss
FCC Licenses, Accumulated Impairment
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current, Total
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $26 and $18, respectively
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Adoption Date
Change in accounting principle, accounting standards update, adoption date
Customer Two [Member]
Customer two member.
Customer Two Member
Customer Two
Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment [Member]
Adjustment [Member]
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Compensation and related taxes
Employee-related Liabilities, Current, Total
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Long Term Debt
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Purchase of treasury stock, shares
Purchase of treasury stock, shares
Purchase of treasury stock, shares
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Advertising [Member]
Advertising [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer
Contributions by employer
Reportable TEGNA Segment [Member]
Reportable TEGNA Segment.
TEGNA Segment [Member]
Term Loan B Due on Two Thousand and Thirty Two [Member]
Term Loan B Due On 2032.
Term Loan B, due 2032 [Member]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income per common share attributable to Nexstar Media Group, Inc.:
Net income per share available to common stockholders:
Percentage Limit Of UHF Stations On Market Pecentage Of National Audience
Percentage limit of UHF stations on market pecentage of national audience.
Percentage limit of UHF stations on market pecentage of national audience
Other
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Number of states.
Number Of States
Number of states in which the Company's stations broadcast
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
2030
Sale of Stock, Consideration Received Per Transaction
Merger consideration
Plan Name [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Equity [Abstract]
Lessee operating leases option to terminate term.
Lessee Operating Leases Option To Terminate Term
Leases option to terminate term
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts
Equity [Text Block]
Equity
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Noncurrent liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent, Total
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Expense (Benefit), Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Amount
Income tax benefit related to excess benefit on stock options and restricted stock units
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Balance, Shares
Balance, Shares
Balance, Shares
Balance, Shares
Equity Component
Equity Component [Domain]
Life Insurance Policies Received
Life Insurance Policies Received
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Corporate and eliminations.
Corporate and Eliminations [Member]
Corporate & Eliminations (Unallocated) [Member]
Business Acquisition
Business Combination [Axis]
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Accrued and noncash purchases of long-lived assets
Purchases of property and equipment in accounts payable and accruals
Income taxes paid, net of refunds
Income Tax Paid, after Refund Received
Income Taxes Paid, Net, Total
O 2025 Q3 Dividends [Member]
O 2025 Q3 Dividends.
O 2025 Q3 Dividends [Member]
Segments [Domain]
Segments
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Equity Method Investments
Equity method investments, book value
Equity method investments
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type
Corporate Segment [Member]
Corporate (Unallocated) [Member]
Increase in federal and state taxes payable
Income Tax Examination Estimate Of Possible Taxes Payable
Income tax examination estimate of possible taxes payable.
Intangible Asset and Goodwill [Text Block]
Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Debt
Debt
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Long-Term Debt, Noncurrent
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Other noncurrent liabilities
Antidilutive Security, Excluded EPS Calculation [Table]
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Including Lender Fees and Third Party Costs
Payments of debt issuance costs including lender fees and third party costs.
Debt issuance costs, including lender fees and third party costs
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Retirement Plan Tax Status [Axis]
Retirement Plan Tax Status
Senior Secured Notes [Member]
Senior secured notes.
Leases option to extended lease term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Option to Extend
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Debt discount and debt issuance costs gross
Debt Discount and Debt Issuance Costs Gross
Debt discount and debt issuance costs gross.
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, before Forfeiture
Vesting of restricted stock units, shares
Gross carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of certain rights acquired to exercise a certain privilege or pursue a particular business or occupation having an indefinite period of benefit.
Indefinite Lived License Agreements Gross
FCC Licenses, Gross
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income before income taxes
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Net cash used in investing activities
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent, Total
Net noncurrent liability
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Investments
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Equity Interests
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Income tax benefit related to changes in the valuation allowance
Proceeds from Bank Debt
Debt financing
Number of AM radio station.
Number Of A M Radio Station
Number of AM radio station
WBNX-TV Assets Acquisition [Member]
WBNX-TV assets acquisition.
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Prepaid Expense and Other Asset, Current
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingency, Lawsuit Filing Date
Loss contingency lawsuit filing date
Deferred income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes
Increase in deferred income tax liability
Business Combination [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree
Debt Instrument Maturity Year
Debt instrument maturity year.
Due year
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross
Debt discount and debt issuance costs gross
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Exchange Rate Effect, Including Discontinued Operation
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Payments for broadcast rights
The cash outflow to acquire broadcast rights.
Payments For Broadcast Rights
Payments for broadcast rights
Payment for Debt Extinguishment or Debt Prepayment Cost
Premium paid on debt extinguishment
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Effective tax rate return adjustments
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Reconciling Items, Percent
Asset Class [Axis]
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Regulatory Agency [Domain]
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-Based Payment Arrangement
Cash paid for shares withheld for taxes
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination, Penalties Expense
Income tax penalties expense
Current Year Acquisition Net
Current year acquisition net.
FCC Licenses, Current year acquisitions, Net
Third Amended Complaint [Member]
Third amended complaint.
Third Amended Complaint [Member]
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Current assets:
Debt issuance costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Total
Debt discount and debt issuance costs gross
Retirement Plan Tax Status [Domain]
Retirement Plan Tax Status
Revolving loans, due October 26, 2023 [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Revolving loans [Member]
Four Point Seven Five Percent Due on Two Thousand Twenty Eight [Member]
4.75% Notes due 2028.
4.75% Notes due 2028 [Member]
Leases [Abstract]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other definite-lived intangible assets [Member]
Other Definite-Lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Defined Benefit Plan, Funding Status [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan, Funding Status [Axis]
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance
Common stock, shares outstanding
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Balance
Balance
Total stockholders' equity
Broadcasters License Agreement Commitments, Description [Line Items]
Broadcasters license agreement commitments, description.
Number of public interest parties filed notice of appeal
Number Of Public Interest Parties Filed Notice of Appeal
Number of public interest parties filed notice of appeal.
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Business Combination [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Total
Estimated total purchase price
Percentage of US television household reach
Percentage Of US Television House hold Reach After Applying FCCUHF Discount
Percentage of US television household reach after applying the FCC UHF Discount.
Forecast [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Other Liability, Noncurrent
Other noncurrent liabilities
Other noncurrent liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Identifiable Intangible Asset, Indefinite-Lived
FCC licenses
Significant accounting policies.
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Adopted [true false]
Change in accounting principle, accounting standards update, adopted [true false]
Seven Point Seven Five Percent Due On Two Thousand Twenty Seven [Member]
7.75% Notes due 2027.
7.75% Notes due 2027 [Member]
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Revision of Prior Period [Domain]
Schedule of Definite-lived Intangible Assets
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived [Table Text Block]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Total future minimum lease payments
Maximum consolidated first lien net leverage ratio increase
Maximum Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio Increase
Maximum consolidated first lien net leverage ratio increase.
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage, Parent
Percentage of outstanding equity acquired
Percentage of additional ownership interest acquired
Treasury Stock, Value
Treasury Stock, Value, Total
Treasury Stock, Value, Beginning Balance
Treasury Stock, Value, Ending Balance
Treasury stock - at cost; 16,476,449 and 16,955,154 shares as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Other
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two [Member]
At Any Time Prior to March 15, 2029 Up to 40% of Aggregate Principal Amount [Member]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Temporary Equity, Accretion to Redemption Value, Adjustment
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Number of shares in stock-based awards may be issued
Business Combination, Price Per Share
Merger consideration
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Recognized ROU assets
Capitalized Software Included In Other Current And Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Capitalized software included in other current and other noncurrent liabilities.
Capitalized software in other current and noncurrent liabilities
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Income (loss) from equity method investments, net before amortization of basis difference.
Income Loss From Equity Method Investments Net Before Amortization Of Basis Difference
Income from equity method investments, net, before amortization of basis difference
Recognized share in TV Food Network's net income
Summary of Goodwill
Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Concentration of risk, percentage
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired to Liability Assumed, Excess (Less), and Goodwill
Total Purchase Price
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Total
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Segment profit (loss).
Segment Profit (Loss)
Reportable Broadcast segment's profit
Segment profit
Variable Interest Entity [Table]
Schedule Of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
City Area Code
City Area Code
Two Thousand Twenty Six Long Term Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Twenty Six Long Term Omnibus Incentive Plan.
2026 Plan [Member]
Income tax penalties expense
Income Tax Examination Estimate Of Possible Penalties
Income tax examination estimate of possible penalties.
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Amount [Member]
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Beginning Balance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance
Contractual Obligation, to be Paid, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Remainder of 2026
Other
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Other Item
Other operating activities, net
Revolving Loans Due On Two Thousand Thirty [Member]
Revolving loans due on two thousand thirty.
Revolving loans due 2030 [Member]
O 2025 Q1 Dividends [Member]
O 2025 Q1 Dividends.
O 2025 Q1 Dividends [Member]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of Multicast Networks and Other Multicast Network Services Owned and Operated
Number of multicast networks and other multicast network services owned and operated.
Number of multicast networks and other multicast network services owned and operated
Political advertising.
Political Advertising [Member]
Political Advertising [Member]
WADL-TV.
W A D L -T V [Member]
WADL-TV [Member]
4.625% Notes due 2026 [Member]
Four Point Six Two Five Percent Due On Two Thousand Twenty Six [Member]
4.625% due on 2026.
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Operating expenses:
Operating expenses:
Liquidity policy text block.
Liquidity Policy [Text Block]
Liquidity
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Increase to effective tax rate related to changes in the valuation allowance
Increase to effective tax rate related to changes in the valuation allowance
Tribune media company.
Tribune Media Company [Member]
Tribune [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid
Dividends, date payable
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]
Retirement and Postretirement Plans
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, par value
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Property And Equipment Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Property and equipment
Business acquisition purchase price allocation property and equipment expected tax deductible amount.
Projected benefit obligation of the retirement plan, discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Multi-District Litigation.
Multi District Litigation [Member]
Multi District Litigation [Member]
Property and equipment
Property, Plant, and Equipment, before Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Ending Balance
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Beginning Balance
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total
Debt Instrument, Variable Interest Rate, Type [Extensible Enumeration]
Non guarantor variable interest entities.
Non Guarantor Variable Interest Entities [Member]
Non Guarantor VIEs [Member]
Segment Reporting [Text Block]
Segment Data
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Axis]
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Lease, Operating [Abstract]
Lease, Operating [Abstract]
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee [Domain]
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts, Total
Amortization of debt financing costs, debt discounts and premium
Amended Complaint.
Amended Complaint [Member]
Second Amended Complaint [Member]
Bankruptcy Claims, Amount Paid to Settle Claims
Cash withdrew from reserve to pay resolved claim
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Dividends Payable, Date Declared
Dividends, date declared
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, after Year Five for Next Five Years
2031-2035
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature
Debt issuance costs
Debt Issuance Costs
Debt issuance costs.
Dividends [Axis]
Faul Litigation [Member]
Faul Litigation.
Faul Litigation [Member]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement
Long-Term Debt, Gross
Total outstanding principal
Debt instrument principal amount
Plan Name [Domain]
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other noncurrent liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent, Total
Other
Temporary Equity, Other Changes
Common Class A [Member]
Class A Common Stock [Member]
Common Class C [Member]
Class C Common Stock [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] [Default]
Business Combination [Table]
Revision of Prior Period [Axis]
Lessee operating leases remaining lease term.
Lessee Operating Leases Remaining Lease Term
Leases remaining lease term
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Three
2028
Cover [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Interest cost
Four Point Six Two Five Percent Due On March Two Thousand Twenty Six [Member]
Four Point Six Two Five Percent Due On March Two Thousand Twenty Six [Member]
4.625% Notes due March 2026 [Member]
Number of major customers
Segment Reporting, Customer, Extent of Reliance, Description
Core advertising.
Core Advertising [Member]
Core Advertising [Member]
Number Of Ad Supported Television Channels 1
Number of Ad supported television channels.
Number of ad supported television channels
Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Ending Balance
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term of Operating leases
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type
Increase to effective tax rate related to excess benefit on stock options and restricted stock units
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Expense (Benefit), Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Percent
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Total
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Useful Life
Weighted-average estimated useful life
SOFR plus
Derivative, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense, Total
Additional Paid in Capital
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Total
Additional Paid in Capital, Beginning Balance
Additional Paid in Capital, Ending Balance
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Number of full power television stations owned, operated, programmed or provided sales and other services.
Number Of Full Power Television Stations Owned Operated Programmed Or Provided Sales And Other Services
Number of full power television stations owned, operated, programmed or provided sales and other services
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalent
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Beginning Balance
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Ending Balance
Broadcasters License Agreement Commitments, Description [Table]
Broadcasters license agreement commitments, description.
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Assets Network Affiliation Agreements
Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed assets network affiliation agreements.
Network affiliation agreements
Debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Payments for debt financing costs
Share Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized, Amount
Authorization of share repurchase, remained available
Authorization of share repurchase, remaining available
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling interests [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee [Axis]
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One [Member]
At Any Time Prior to March 15, 2029 [Member]
Accounts payable
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Accounts Payable, Current
Accounts payable
Loss Contingency, Date of Dismissal
Loss contingency dismissal date
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Chicago cubs transactions.
Chicago Cubs Transactions [Member]
Chicago Cubs Transactions [Member]
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member]
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Net income available to common stockholders
Net income available to common stockholders
Broadcast.
Broadcast [Member]
Broadcast [Member]
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Stock Options and Restricted Stock Units Exercised Period
Stock options and restricted stock units exercised period.
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name
Segment Reporting, CODM, Profit (Loss) Measure, How Used, Description
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, after Tax
Income before income taxes
FCC [Member]
FCC [Member]
FCC.
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Estimated Amortization Expense, Year One
2027
Property, Plant, and Equipment, after Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Beginning Balance
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Ending Balance
Reportable Broadcast Segment [Member]
Reportable broadcast segment.
Broadcast Segment [Member]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Net revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax, Total
Total net revenue
OPEB [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Asset Acquisition [Domain]
The carrying values as of the balance sheet date of accrued obligations incurred from network affiliation agreements. The networks (i.e. ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX) provide the reporting entity's stations programming and numerous sporting events.
Accrued Network Affiliation Fees Current
Network affiliation fees
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Customer One [Member]
Customer one member.
Customer One Member
Customer One
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Lessee operating and finance leases.
Lessee Operating And Finance Leases [Text Block]
Leases
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer [Member]