CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Net income (loss)	$ 319	$ (279)	$ 2,701
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap, net of taxes	1	0	0
Adjustments to post-retirement obligations, net of taxes	0	0	3
Share of other comprehensive gain of equity method investments	0	0	3
Comprehensive income (loss)	320	(279)	2,707
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	4	(20)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(9)	(16)	(29)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Sinclair	311	(291)	2,658
Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC
Net income (loss)	235	(245)	2,701
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap, net of taxes	1	0	0
Adjustments to post-retirement obligations, net of taxes	0	0	3
Share of other comprehensive gain of equity method investments	0	0	3
Comprehensive income (loss)	236	(245)	2,707
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	4	(20)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(6)	(16)	(29)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Sinclair	$ 230	$ (257)	$ 2,658