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

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Revenue recognition - Performance obligations (Details) - Formula 1 $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
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	$ 2,333
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	$ 2,213
Expected timing of satisfaction period	12 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01
Remaining performance obligations
Remaining performance obligation, revenue expected to be recognized	$ 5,899
Expected timing of satisfaction period	60 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	$ 1,777
Expected timing of satisfaction period