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Acquisitions - Summary of Proforma Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026
Sep. 30, 2025
Sep. 30, 2026
Sep. 30, 2025
Business Combination [Line Items]        
Net income attributable to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. $ 255 $ 70 $ 539 $ 275
TEGNA Inc [Member]        
Business Combination [Line Items]        
Net revenue 2,133 1,848 6,133 5,664
Income before income taxes 372 88 850 54
Net income (loss) 279 58 687 (32)
Net income attributable to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. $ 284 $ 63 $ 703 $ (10)