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Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 8-K  
Document Period End Date   Oct. 01, 2026
Entity Registrant Name Matador Resources Company  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code TX  
Entity File Number 001-35410  
Entity Tax Identification Number 27-4662601  
Entity Address, Address Line One 5400 LBJ Freeway,  
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 1500  
Entity Address, City or Town Dallas,  
Entity Address, State or Province TX  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 75240  
City Area Code   972
Local Phone Number   371-5200
Written Communications false  
Soliciting Material false  
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false  
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share  
Trading Symbol MTDR  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Central Index Key 0001520006  
Amendment Flag false