Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Summary of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
9 Months Ended | |
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Sep. 30, 2026 |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
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| Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
| Goodwill, Gross | $ 5,271 | $ 3,147 |
| Goodwill, Accumulated Impairment | (237) | (237) |
| Goodwill, Net | 5,034 | 2,910 |
| Goodwill, Current year acquisition | 2,124 | |
| Reportable Broadcast Segment [Member] | ||
| Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
| Goodwill, Gross | 2,922 | 2,922 |
| Goodwill, Accumulated Impairment | (43) | (43) |
| Goodwill, Net | 2,879 | 2,879 |
| Reportable TEGNA Segment [Member] | ||
| Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
| Goodwill, Gross | 2,124 | |
| Goodwill, Net | 2,124 | |
| Goodwill, Current year acquisition | 2,124 | |
| Other Segments [Member] | ||
| Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
| Goodwill, Gross | 225 | 225 |
| Goodwill, Accumulated Impairment | (194) | (194) |
| Goodwill, Net | $ 31 | $ 31 |
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