Liberty Media Corporation Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Revenue recognition - Performance obligations (Details) - Formula One and Braves Holdings $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-01-01
Remaining performance obligations
Remaining performance obligation, revenue expected to be recognized	$ 2,426
Expected timing of satisfaction period	12 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01
Remaining performance obligations
Remaining performance obligation, revenue expected to be recognized	$ 2,073
Expected timing of satisfaction period	12 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01
Remaining performance obligations
Remaining performance obligation, revenue expected to be recognized	$ 6,552
Expected timing of satisfaction period	72 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2031-01-01
Remaining performance obligations
Remaining performance obligation, revenue expected to be recognized	$ 1,234
Expected timing of satisfaction period	72 months