Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Details)

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Information About Liberty's Operating Segments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Sep. 30, 2016
Jun. 30, 2016
Mar. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Sep. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2015
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Operating Activities And Reporting Information By Segment [Line Items]                      
Revenue, Net $ 1,321 $ 1,385 $ 1,366 $ 1,204 $ 1,208 $ 1,284 $ 1,222 $ 1,081 $ 5,276 $ 4,795 $ 4,450
Adjusted OIBDA                 1,773 1,628 1,417
Liberty Sirius XM Group                      
Operating Activities And Reporting Information By Segment [Line Items]                      
Revenue, Net                 5,014 4,552 4,141
Adjusted OIBDA                 1,838 1,660 1,466
Liberty Sirius XM Group | SIRIUS XM                      
Operating Activities And Reporting Information By Segment [Line Items]                      
Revenue, Net                 5,014 4,552 4,141
Adjusted OIBDA                 1,853 1,660 1,466
Liberty Sirius XM Group | Corporate And Other                      
Operating Activities And Reporting Information By Segment [Line Items]                      
Adjusted OIBDA                 (15)    
Liberty Braves Group                      
Operating Activities And Reporting Information By Segment [Line Items]                      
Revenue, Net                 262 243 250
Adjusted OIBDA                 (20) 3 (6)
Liberty Braves Group | Corporate And Other                      
Operating Activities And Reporting Information By Segment [Line Items]                      
Revenue, Net                 262 243 250
Adjusted OIBDA                 (20) 3 (6)
Liberty Formula One Group                      
Operating Activities And Reporting Information By Segment [Line Items]                      
Revenue, Net                     59
Adjusted OIBDA                 (45) (35) (43)
Liberty Formula One Group | Corporate And Other                      
Operating Activities And Reporting Information By Segment [Line Items]                      
Revenue, Net                     59
Adjusted OIBDA                 $ (45) $ (35) $ (43)