CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (99)	$ 319	$ (279)
Unrealized (loss) gain on interest rate swap, net of taxes	(1)	1	0
Adjustments to pension obligations, net of taxes	(1)	0	0
Comprehensive (loss) income	(101)	320	(279)
Comprehensive loss attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	0	4
Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests	(13)	(9)	(16)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Sinclair	$ (114)	$ 311	$ (291)