v3.26.1
Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name BlackRock Variable Series Funds, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key 0000355916
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2026
C000141138  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock 60/40 Target Allocation ETF V.I. Fund
Class Name Class I Shares
Trading Symbol BVDAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock 60/40 Target Allocation ETF V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I Shares
$10Footnote Reference(a)
0.19%Footnote Reference(a)Footnote Reference(b)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.
Footnote(b)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 10 [1]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.19% [1],[2]
AssetsNet $ 938,363,317
Holdings Count | Holding 19
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 27.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio composition

Table Summary
Investment Type
Percent of Affiliated Investment Companies
Equity Funds........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
55.2%
Fixed-Income Funds........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
33.6
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.2
C000141139  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock 60/40 Target Allocation ETF V.I. Fund
Class Name Class III Shares
Trading Symbol BDAVX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock 60/40 Target Allocation ETF V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class III Shares
$23Footnote Reference(a)
0.44%Footnote Reference(a)Footnote Reference(b)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.
Footnote(b)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 23 [3]
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.44% [3],[4]
AssetsNet $ 938,363,317
Holdings Count | Holding 19
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 27.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio composition

Table Summary
Investment Type
Percent of Affiliated Investment Companies
Equity Funds........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
55.2%
Fixed-Income Funds........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
33.6
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.2
C000007905  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Core V.I. Fund
Class Name Class I Shares
Trading Symbol LGCCI
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Core V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I Shares
$33
0.64%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.64% [5]
AssetsNet $ 228,113,451
Holdings Count | Holding 293
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 57.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector allocation

Table Summary
SectorFootnote Reference(a)
Percent of Net Assets
Information Technology........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
36.4%
Industrials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.6
Financials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.4
Consumer Discretionary........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10.0
Communication Services........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9.6
Health Care........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9.3
Energy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.3
Consumer Staples........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.3
Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.8
Utilities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.4
Real Estate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.0
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.5
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(1.6)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
For purposes of this report, sector sub-classifications may differ from those utilized by the Fund for compliance purposes.
C000007906  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Core V.I. Fund
Class Name Class II Shares
Trading Symbol LGCII
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Core V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class II Shares
$42
0.81%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 42
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.81% [6]
AssetsNet $ 228,113,451
Holdings Count | Holding 293
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 57.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector allocation

Table Summary
SectorFootnote Reference(a)
Percent of Net Assets
Information Technology........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
36.4%
Industrials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.6
Financials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.4
Consumer Discretionary........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10.0
Communication Services........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9.6
Health Care........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9.3
Energy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.3
Consumer Staples........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.3
Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.8
Utilities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.4
Real Estate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.0
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.5
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(1.6)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
For purposes of this report, sector sub-classifications may differ from those utilized by the Fund for compliance purposes.
C000007907  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Core V.I. Fund
Class Name Class III Shares
Trading Symbol LCIII
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Core V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class III Shares
$48
0.92%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 48
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.92% [7]
AssetsNet $ 228,113,451
Holdings Count | Holding 293
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 57.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector allocation

Table Summary
SectorFootnote Reference(a)
Percent of Net Assets
Information Technology........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
36.4%
Industrials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.6
Financials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.4
Consumer Discretionary........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10.0
Communication Services........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9.6
Health Care........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9.3
Energy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.3
Consumer Staples........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.3
Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.8
Utilities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.4
Real Estate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.0
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.5
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(1.6)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
For purposes of this report, sector sub-classifications may differ from those utilized by the Fund for compliance purposes.
C000007911  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Value V.I. Fund
Class Name Class I Shares
Trading Symbol LCATT
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Value V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I Shares
$32
0.60%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.60% [8]
AssetsNet $ 109,454,075
Holdings Count | Holding 323
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 80.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector allocation

Table Summary
SectorFootnote Reference(a)
Percent of Net Assets
Information Technology........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
19.2%
Financials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
18.2
Health Care........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
12.7
Industrials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
12.4
Consumer Discretionary........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.3
Consumer Staples........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6.4
Energy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
5.9
Communication Services........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.8
Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.6
Utilities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.1
Real Estate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.5
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.1
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(1.2)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
For purposes of this report, sector sub-classifications may differ from those utilized by the Fund for compliance purposes.
C000007913  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Value V.I. Fund
Class Name Class III Shares
Trading Symbol LVIII
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock Advantage Large Cap Value V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class III Shares
$46
0.85%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 46
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.85% [9]
AssetsNet $ 109,454,075
Holdings Count | Holding 323
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 80.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector allocation

Table Summary
SectorFootnote Reference(a)
Percent of Net Assets
Information Technology........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
19.2%
Financials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
18.2
Health Care........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
12.7
Industrials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
12.4
Consumer Discretionary........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.3
Consumer Staples........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6.4
Energy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
5.9
Communication Services........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.8
Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.6
Utilities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.1
Real Estate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.5
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.1
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(1.2)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
For purposes of this report, sector sub-classifications may differ from those utilized by the Fund for compliance purposes.
C000007914  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock Advantage SMID Cap V.I. Fund
Class Name Class I Shares
Trading Symbol SMCPI
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock Advantage SMID Cap V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I Shares
$31
0.55%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 31
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.55% [10]
AssetsNet $ 178,955,176
Holdings Count | Holding 768
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 55.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector allocation

Table Summary
SectorFootnote Reference(a)
Percent of Net Assets
Industrials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
21.2%
Financials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
15.7
Information Technology........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
15.6
Health Care........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
13.1
Consumer Discretionary........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9.1
Real Estate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6.0
Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.6
Energy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.2
Consumer Staples........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.3
Utilities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.3
Communication Services........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.1
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10.7
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(9.9)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
For purposes of this report, sector sub-classifications may differ from those utilized by the Fund for compliance purposes.
C000007916  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock Advantage SMID Cap V.I. Fund
Class Name Class III Shares
Trading Symbol SCIII
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock Advantage SMID Cap V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class III Shares
$45
0.80%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.80% [11]
AssetsNet $ 178,955,176
Holdings Count | Holding 768
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 55.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector allocation

Table Summary
SectorFootnote Reference(a)
Percent of Net Assets
Industrials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
21.2%
Financials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
15.7
Information Technology........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
15.6
Health Care........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
13.1
Consumer Discretionary........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9.1
Real Estate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6.0
Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.6
Energy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.2
Consumer Staples........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.3
Utilities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.3
Communication Services........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.1
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10.7
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(9.9)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
For purposes of this report, sector sub-classifications may differ from those utilized by the Fund for compliance purposes.
C000007923  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock Basic Value V.I. Fund
Class Name Class I Shares
Trading Symbol BAVLI
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock Basic Value V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I Shares
$38
0.73%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 38
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.73% [12]
AssetsNet $ 334,583,200
Holdings Count | Holding 64
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 55.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector allocation

Table Summary
SectorFootnote Reference(a)
Percent of Net Assets
Information Technology........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
18.0%
Financials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
16.9
Health Care........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
15.1
Industrials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.4
Consumer Discretionary........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10.8
Consumer Staples........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
5.8
Energy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.6
Communication Services........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.5
Utilities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.9
Real Estate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.7
Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.2
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10.7
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(8.6)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
For purposes of this report, sector sub-classifications may differ from those utilized by the Fund for compliance purposes.
C000007925  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock Basic Value V.I. Fund
Class Name Class III Shares
Trading Symbol BVIII
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock Basic Value V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class III Shares
$53
1.01%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 53
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.01% [13]
AssetsNet $ 334,583,200
Holdings Count | Holding 64
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 55.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector allocation

Table Summary
SectorFootnote Reference(a)
Percent of Net Assets
Information Technology........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
18.0%
Financials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
16.9
Health Care........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
15.1
Industrials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.4
Consumer Discretionary........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10.8
Consumer Staples........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
5.8
Energy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.6
Communication Services........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.5
Utilities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.9
Real Estate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.7
Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.2
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10.7
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(8.6)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
For purposes of this report, sector sub-classifications may differ from those utilized by the Fund for compliance purposes.
C000007932  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock Capital Appreciation V.I. Fund
Class Name Class I Shares
Trading Symbol FDGRI
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock Capital Appreciation V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I Shares
$41
0.78%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 41
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.78% [14]
AssetsNet $ 88,607,284
Holdings Count | Holding 33
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 55.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector allocation

Table Summary
SectorFootnote Reference(a)
Percent of Net Assets
Information Technology........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
53.8%
Industrials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
15.4
Communication Services........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10.4
Consumer Discretionary........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8.4
Real Estate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.2
Health Care........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.3
Energy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.6
Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.9
Consumer Staples........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
0.9
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
0.1
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(1.0)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
For purposes of this report, sector sub-classifications may differ from those utilized by the Fund for compliance purposes.
C000007934  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock Capital Appreciation V.I. Fund
Class Name Class III Shares
Trading Symbol FGIII
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock Capital Appreciation V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class III Shares
$55
1.04%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 55
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.04% [15]
AssetsNet $ 88,607,284
Holdings Count | Holding 33
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 55.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector allocation

Table Summary
SectorFootnote Reference(a)
Percent of Net Assets
Information Technology........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
53.8%
Industrials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
15.4
Communication Services........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10.4
Consumer Discretionary........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8.4
Real Estate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.2
Health Care........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.3
Energy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.6
Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.9
Consumer Staples........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
0.9
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
0.1
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(1.0)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
For purposes of this report, sector sub-classifications may differ from those utilized by the Fund for compliance purposes.
C000007917  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock Equity Dividend V.I. Fund
Class Name Class I Shares
Trading Symbol UTTLI
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock Equity Dividend V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I Shares
$35
0.67%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 35
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.67% [16]
AssetsNet $ 309,214,356
Holdings Count | Holding 85
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 58.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector allocation

Table Summary
SectorFootnote Reference(a)
Percent of Net Assets
Information Technology........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
16.4%
Health Care........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
15.7
Financials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
15.2
Industrials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.5
Consumer Discretionary........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.1
Consumer Staples........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6.8
Energy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.8
Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.6
Utilities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.6
Communication Services........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.1
Real Estate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.0
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
7.5
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(5.3)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
For purposes of this report, sector sub-classifications may differ from those utilized by the Fund for compliance purposes.
C000007919  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock Equity Dividend V.I. Fund
Class Name Class III Shares
Trading Symbol UTIII
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock Equity Dividend V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class III Shares
$48
0.92%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 48
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.92% [17]
AssetsNet $ 309,214,356
Holdings Count | Holding 85
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 58.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector allocation

Table Summary
SectorFootnote Reference(a)
Percent of Net Assets
Information Technology........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
16.4%
Health Care........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
15.7
Financials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
15.2
Industrials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.5
Consumer Discretionary........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.1
Consumer Staples........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6.8
Energy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.8
Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.6
Utilities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.6
Communication Services........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.1
Real Estate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.0
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
7.5
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(5.3)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
For purposes of this report, sector sub-classifications may differ from those utilized by the Fund for compliance purposes.
C000007938  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock Global Allocation V.I. Fund
Class Name Class I Shares
Trading Symbol GLALI
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock Global Allocation V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block]

Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I Shares
$39
0.75%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 39
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.75% [18]
AssetsNet $ 4,067,470,878
Holdings Count | Holding 2,633
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 78.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
$4,067,470,878
Number of Portfolio Holdings........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2,633
Portfolio Turnover Rate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
78%
Holdings [Text Block]

Geographic allocation

Table Summary
Percent of Total InvestmentsFootnote Reference(a)
Country/Geographic Region
Long
Short
Total
United States........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
67.4%
-%
67.4%
United Kingdom........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.5
-
4.5
France........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.6
-
2.6
Netherlands........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.3
-
2.3
Taiwan........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.2
-
2.2
Japan........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.2
-
2.2
Germany........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.0
-
2.0
Italy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.7
-
1.7
Canada........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.7
-
1.7
South Korea........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.6
-
1.6
OtherFootnote Reference(b)........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.8
-
11.8
Total........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
100.0%
-%
100.0%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Includes the gross market value of long and short securities and excludes short-term securities and options, if any.
Footnote(b)
Ten largest countries/geographic regions are presented. Additional countries/geographic regions are found in Other.
C000007939  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock Global Allocation V.I. Fund
Class Name Class II Shares
Trading Symbol GLAII
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock Global Allocation V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block]

Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class II Shares
$46
0.90%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 46
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.90% [19]
AssetsNet $ 4,067,470,878
Holdings Count | Holding 2,633
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 78.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
$4,067,470,878
Number of Portfolio Holdings........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2,633
Portfolio Turnover Rate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
78%
Holdings [Text Block]

Geographic allocation

Table Summary
Percent of Total InvestmentsFootnote Reference(a)
Country/Geographic Region
Long
Short
Total
United States........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
67.4%
-%
67.4%
United Kingdom........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.5
-
4.5
France........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.6
-
2.6
Netherlands........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.3
-
2.3
Taiwan........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.2
-
2.2
Japan........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.2
-
2.2
Germany........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.0
-
2.0
Italy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.7
-
1.7
Canada........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.7
-
1.7
South Korea........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.6
-
1.6
OtherFootnote Reference(b)........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.8
-
11.8
Total........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
100.0%
-%
100.0%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Includes the gross market value of long and short securities and excludes short-term securities and options, if any.
Footnote(b)
Ten largest countries/geographic regions are presented. Additional countries/geographic regions are found in Other.
C000007940  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock Global Allocation V.I. Fund
Class Name Class III Shares
Trading Symbol GAIII
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock Global Allocation V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block]

Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class III Shares
$52
1.00%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 52
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.00% [20]
AssetsNet $ 4,067,470,878
Holdings Count | Holding 2,633
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 78.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
$4,067,470,878
Number of Portfolio Holdings........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2,633
Portfolio Turnover Rate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
78%
Holdings [Text Block]

Geographic allocation

Table Summary
Percent of Total InvestmentsFootnote Reference(a)
Country/Geographic Region
Long
Short
Total
United States........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
67.4%
-%
67.4%
United Kingdom........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.5
-
4.5
France........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.6
-
2.6
Netherlands........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.3
-
2.3
Taiwan........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.2
-
2.2
Japan........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.2
-
2.2
Germany........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.0
-
2.0
Italy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.7
-
1.7
Canada........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.7
-
1.7
South Korea........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.6
-
1.6
OtherFootnote Reference(b)........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.8
-
11.8
Total........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
100.0%
-%
100.0%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Includes the gross market value of long and short securities and excludes short-term securities and options, if any.
Footnote(b)
Ten largest countries/geographic regions are presented. Additional countries/geographic regions are found in Other.
C000007929  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock Government Money Market V.I. Fund
Class Name Class I Shares
Trading Symbol DMMKI
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock Government Money Market V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block]

Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I Shares
$15
0.30%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 15
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.30% [21]
AssetsNet $ 232,463,922
Holdings Count | Holding 165
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
$232,463,922
Number of Portfolio Holdings........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
165
Current seven-day yields as of June 30, 2026 (The 7-Day SEC Yield may differ from the 7-Day Yield shown due to the fact that the 7-Day SEC Yield excludes distributed capital gains.)
0
   7-Day SEC Yield........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.40%
   7-Day Yield........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.40%
Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio composition

Table Summary
Asset Type
Percent of Net Assets
Repurchase Agreements........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
41.7%
U.S. Treasury Obligations........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
32.8
U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Obligations........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
25.4
Other Assets Less Liabilities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
0.1
C000195945  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock International Index V.I. Fund
Class Name Class I Shares
Trading Symbol BIIVX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock International Index V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I Shares
$13
0.24%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 13
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.24% [22]
AssetsNet $ 347,668,618
Holdings Count | Holding 684
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 3.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Geographic allocation

Table Summary
Country/Geographic Region
Percent of Net Assets
Japan........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
23.4%
United Kingdom........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.2
France........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9.4
Germany........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8.6
Australia........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
7.2
Switzerland........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6.2
Netherlands........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6.0
United States........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
5.9
Spain........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.8
Italy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.3
OtherFootnote Reference(a)........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
13.8
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.5
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(1.3)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Ten largest countries/geographic regions are presented. Additional countries/geographic regions are found in Other.
C000225417  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock International Index V.I. Fund
Class Name Class III Shares
Trading Symbol BIIYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock International Index V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class III Shares
$26
0.49%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 26
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.49% [23]
AssetsNet $ 347,668,618
Holdings Count | Holding 684
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 3.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Geographic allocation

Table Summary
Country/Geographic Region
Percent of Net Assets
Japan........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
23.4%
United Kingdom........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.2
France........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9.4
Germany........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8.6
Australia........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
7.2
Switzerland........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6.2
Netherlands........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6.0
United States........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
5.9
Spain........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.8
Italy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.3
OtherFootnote Reference(a)........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
13.8
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.5
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(1.3)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Ten largest countries/geographic regions are presented. Additional countries/geographic regions are found in Other.
C000007920  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock International V.I. Fund
Class Name Class I Shares
Trading Symbol IVVVI
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock International V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I Shares
$44
0.84%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 44
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.84% [24]
AssetsNet $ 77,389,334
Holdings Count | Holding 49
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 35.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Geographic allocation

Table Summary
Country/Geographic Region
Percent of Net Assets
Japan........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
12.0%
United Kingdom........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.8
South Korea........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9.1
Taiwan........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9.0
France........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8.2
Netherlands........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
7.4
China........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6.6
Germany........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6.1
Sweden........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.9
India........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.6
OtherFootnote Reference(a)........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
19.5
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.5
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(1.7)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Ten largest countries/geographic regions are presented. Additional countries/geographic regions are found in Other.
C000007908  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock Large Cap Focus Growth V.I. Fund
Class Name Class I Shares
Trading Symbol LGGGI
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock Large Cap Focus Growth V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I Shares
$41
0.78%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 41
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.78% [25]
AssetsNet $ 273,399,604
Holdings Count | Holding 34
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 50.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector allocation

Table Summary
SectorFootnote Reference(a)
Percent of Net Assets
Information Technology........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
52.0%
Industrials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
14.8
Communication Services........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
12.3
Consumer Discretionary........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8.2
Real Estate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.2
Health Care........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.1
Energy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.5
Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.8
Consumer Staples........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
0.8
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
0.6
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(0.3)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
For purposes of this report, sector sub-classifications may differ from those utilized by the Fund for compliance purposes.
C000007910  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock Large Cap Focus Growth V.I. Fund
Class Name Class III Shares
Trading Symbol LGIII
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock Large Cap Focus Growth V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class III Shares
$54
1.03%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 54
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.03% [26]
AssetsNet $ 273,399,604
Holdings Count | Holding 34
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 50.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector allocation

Table Summary
SectorFootnote Reference(a)
Percent of Net Assets
Information Technology........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
52.0%
Industrials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
14.8
Communication Services........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
12.3
Consumer Discretionary........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8.2
Real Estate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.2
Health Care........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.1
Energy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.5
Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.8
Consumer Staples........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
0.8
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
0.6
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(0.3)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
For purposes of this report, sector sub-classifications may differ from those utilized by the Fund for compliance purposes.
C000007899  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock Managed Volatility V.I. Fund
Class Name Class I Shares
Trading Symbol AMBLI
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock Managed Volatility V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I Shares
$31
0.59%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 31
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.59% [27]
AssetsNet $ 147,463,872
Holdings Count | Holding 901
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 62.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector allocation

Table Summary
SectorFootnote Reference(a)
Percent of Net Assets
Information Technology........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
23.4%
Financials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.0
Industrials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10.8
Communication Services........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6.6
Consumer Discretionary........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6.0
Health Care........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.8
Consumer Staples........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.7
Energy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.6
Utilities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.9
Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
0.9
Real Estate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
0.5
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6.5
Other Assets Less Liabilities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
22.3
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
For purposes of this report, sector sub-classifications may differ from those utilized by the Fund for compliance purposes.
C000007901  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock Managed Volatility V.I. Fund
Class Name Class III Shares
Trading Symbol ABIII
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock Managed Volatility V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class III Shares
$44
0.84%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 44
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.84% [28]
AssetsNet $ 147,463,872
Holdings Count | Holding 901
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 62.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector allocation

Table Summary
SectorFootnote Reference(a)
Percent of Net Assets
Information Technology........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
23.4%
Financials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.0
Industrials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10.8
Communication Services........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6.6
Consumer Discretionary........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6.0
Health Care........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.8
Consumer Staples........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.7
Energy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.6
Utilities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.9
Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
0.9
Real Estate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
0.5
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6.5
Other Assets Less Liabilities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
22.3
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
For purposes of this report, sector sub-classifications may differ from those utilized by the Fund for compliance purposes.
C000007902  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock S&P 500 Index V.I. Fund
Class Name Class I Shares
Trading Symbol IDXVI
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock S&P 500 Index V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I Shares
$7
0.14%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 7
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.14% [29]
AssetsNet $ 3,319,903,389
Holdings Count | Holding 507
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector allocation

Table Summary
SectorFootnote Reference(a)
Percent of Net Assets
Information Technology........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
37.9%
Financials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.7
Communication Services........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9.7
Consumer Discretionary........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9.3
Industrials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8.9
Health Care........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8.9
Consumer Staples........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.6
Energy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.0
Utilities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.2
Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.8
Real Estate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.8
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.1
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(0.9)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
For purposes of this report, sector sub-classifications may differ from those utilized by the Fund for compliance purposes.
C000007903  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock S&P 500 Index V.I. Fund
Class Name Class II Shares
Trading Symbol IXVII
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock S&P 500 Index V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class II Shares
$15
0.29%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 15
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.29% [30]
AssetsNet $ 3,319,903,389
Holdings Count | Holding 507
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector allocation

Table Summary
SectorFootnote Reference(a)
Percent of Net Assets
Information Technology........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
37.9%
Financials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.7
Communication Services........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9.7
Consumer Discretionary........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9.3
Industrials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8.9
Health Care........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8.9
Consumer Staples........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.6
Energy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.0
Utilities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.2
Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.8
Real Estate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.8
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.1
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(0.9)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
For purposes of this report, sector sub-classifications may differ from those utilized by the Fund for compliance purposes.
C000007904  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock S&P 500 Index V.I. Fund
Class Name Class III Shares
Trading Symbol IVIII
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock S&P 500 Index V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class III Shares
$20
0.38%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 20
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.38% [31]
AssetsNet $ 3,319,903,389
Holdings Count | Holding 507
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 1.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector allocation

Table Summary
SectorFootnote Reference(a)
Percent of Net Assets
Information Technology........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
37.9%
Financials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11.7
Communication Services........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9.7
Consumer Discretionary........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9.3
Industrials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8.9
Health Care........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8.9
Consumer Staples........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.6
Energy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3.0
Utilities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.2
Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.8
Real Estate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.8
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.1
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(0.9)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
For purposes of this report, sector sub-classifications may differ from those utilized by the Fund for compliance purposes.
C000195946  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock Small Cap Index V.I. Fund
Class Name Class I Shares
Trading Symbol BSIVX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock Small Cap Index V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I Shares
$11
0.21%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 11
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.21% [32]
AssetsNet $ 430,244,016
Holdings Count | Holding 1,995
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 22.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector allocation

Table Summary
SectorFootnote Reference(a)
Percent of Net Assets
Health Care........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
19.9%
Financials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
18.3
Industrials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
14.8
Information Technology........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
14.2
Consumer Discretionary........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9.3
Real Estate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
5.7
Energy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
5.7
Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.2
Utilities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.7
Communication Services........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.4
Consumer Staples........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.0
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
18.1
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(17.3)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
For purposes of this report, sector sub-classifications may differ from those utilized by the Fund for compliance purposes.
C000225418  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BlackRock Small Cap Index V.I. Fund
Class Name Class III Shares
Trading Symbol BSIYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BlackRock Small Cap Index V.I. Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 537-4942.
Additional Information Website blackrock.com/fundreports
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class III Shares
$25
0.46%Footnote Reference(a)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 25
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.46% [33]
AssetsNet $ 430,244,016
Holdings Count | Holding 1,995
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 22.00%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector allocation

Table Summary
SectorFootnote Reference(a)
Percent of Net Assets
Health Care........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
19.9%
Financials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
18.3
Industrials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
14.8
Information Technology........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
14.2
Consumer Discretionary........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9.3
Real Estate........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
5.7
Energy........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
5.7
Materials........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4.2
Utilities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.7
Communication Services........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.4
Consumer Staples........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.0
Short-Term Securities........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
18.1
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(17.3)
FootnoteDescription
Footnote(a)
For purposes of this report, sector sub-classifications may differ from those utilized by the Fund for compliance purposes.
[1] Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds.
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