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Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name MML Series Investment Fund
Entity Central Index Key 0000067160
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2024
Initial Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Conservative Allocation Fund
Class Name Initial Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Conservative Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Initial Class
$7
0.14%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 7
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.14%
Net Assets $ 256,600,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 24
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 3.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$256.6
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
24
Portfolio Turnover Rate
3%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Fixed Income Funds
60.0%
Equity Funds
40.0%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Conservative Allocation Fund
Class Name Service Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Conservative Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class
$20
0.39%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 20
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.39%
Net Assets $ 256,600,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 24
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 3.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$256.6
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
24
Portfolio Turnover Rate
3%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Fixed Income Funds
60.0%
Equity Funds
40.0%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Initial Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Balanced Allocation Fund
Class Name Initial Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Balanced Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Initial Class
$7
0.13%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 7
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.13%
Net Assets $ 310,000,000.0
Holdings Count | $ / shares 24
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 3.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$310.0
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
24
Portfolio Turnover Rate
3%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Equity Funds
50.1%
Fixed Income Funds
49.9%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Balanced Allocation Fund
Class Name Service Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Balanced Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class
$19
0.38%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 19
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.38%
Net Assets $ 310,000,000.0
Holdings Count | $ / shares 24
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 3.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$310.0
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
24
Portfolio Turnover Rate
3%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Equity Funds
50.1%
Fixed Income Funds
49.9%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Initial Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Moderate Allocation Fund
Class Name Initial Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Moderate Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Initial Class
$6
0.12%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 6
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.12%
Net Assets $ 1,088,400,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 24
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 2.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$1,088.4
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
24
Portfolio Turnover Rate
2%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Equity Funds
60.1%
Fixed Income Funds
39.9%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Moderate Allocation Fund
Class Name Service Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Moderate Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class
$19
0.37%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 19
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.37%
Net Assets $ 1,088,400,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 24
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 2.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$1,088.4
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
24
Portfolio Turnover Rate
2%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Equity Funds
60.1%
Fixed Income Funds
39.9%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Initial Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Growth Allocation Fund
Class Name Initial Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Growth Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Initial Class
$6
0.12%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 6
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.12%
Net Assets $ 941,300,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 24
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 4.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$941.3
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
24
Portfolio Turnover Rate
4%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Equity Funds
75.1%
Fixed Income Funds
24.9%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Growth Allocation Fund
Class Name Service Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Growth Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class
$19
0.37%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 19
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.37%
Net Assets $ 941,300,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 24
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 4.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$941.3
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
24
Portfolio Turnover Rate
4%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Equity Funds
75.1%
Fixed Income Funds
24.9%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Initial Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Aggressive Allocation Fund
Class Name Initial Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Aggressive Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Initial Class
$8
0.16%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 8
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.16%
Net Assets $ 128,200,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 24
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 6.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$128.2
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
24
Portfolio Turnover Rate
6%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Equity Funds
90.1%
Fixed Income Funds
9.9%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Aggressive Allocation Fund
Class Name Service Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Aggressive Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class
$21
0.41%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 21
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.41%
Net Assets $ 128,200,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 24
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 6.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$128.2
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
24
Portfolio Turnover Rate
6%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Equity Funds
90.1%
Fixed Income Funds
9.9%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class I  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML American Funds Growth Fund
Class Name Service Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML American Funds Growth Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment1
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment1
Service Class I
$55
1.02%
[1]
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 55
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.02% [1]
Net Assets $ 267,200,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 1
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 4.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$267.2
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
1
Portfolio Turnover Rate
4%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Equity Funds
100.0%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class I  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML American Funds Core Allocation Fund
Class Name Service Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML American Funds Core Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class I
$37
0.72%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 37
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.72%
Net Assets $ 625,900,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 4
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 5.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$625.9
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
4
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5%
Holdings [Text Block]
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Equity Funds
65.5%
Fixed Income Funds
34.5%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Initial Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Blue Chip Growth Fund
Class Name Initial Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Blue Chip Growth Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Initial Class
$43
0.77%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.77%
Net Assets $ 499,900,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 88
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 5.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$499.9
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
88
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Microsoft Corp.
12.9%
NVIDIA Corp.
12.2%
Amazon.com, Inc.
8.2%
Apple, Inc.
8.1%
Alphabet, Inc. Class C
6.7%
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A
4.8%
Eli Lilly & Co.
3.7%
Visa, Inc. Class A
2.6%
Mastercard, Inc. Class A
2.2%
ServiceNow, Inc.
2.0%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Information Technology
44.1%
Communication Services
15.7%
Consumer Discretionary
13.9%
Health Care
10.6%
Financials
8.1%
Industrials
1.6%
Consumer Staples
1.3%
Materials
0.8%
Utilities
0.7%
Energy
0.3%
Retail
0.2%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Blue Chip Growth Fund
Class Name Service Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Blue Chip Growth Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class
$57
1.02%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 57
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.02%
Net Assets $ 499,900,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 88
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 5.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$499.9
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
88
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Microsoft Corp.
12.9%
NVIDIA Corp.
12.2%
Amazon.com, Inc.
8.2%
Apple, Inc.
8.1%
Alphabet, Inc. Class C
6.7%
Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A
4.8%
Eli Lilly & Co.
3.7%
Visa, Inc. Class A
2.6%
Mastercard, Inc. Class A
2.2%
ServiceNow, Inc.
2.0%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Information Technology
44.1%
Communication Services
15.7%
Consumer Discretionary
13.9%
Health Care
10.6%
Financials
8.1%
Industrials
1.6%
Consumer Staples
1.3%
Materials
0.8%
Utilities
0.7%
Energy
0.3%
Retail
0.2%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Initial Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Equity Income Fund
Class Name Initial Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Equity Income Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Initial Class
$40
0.77%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 40
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.77%
Net Assets $ 340,200,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 118
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 10.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$340.2
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
118
Portfolio Turnover Rate
10%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Elevance Health, Inc.
2.7%
QUALCOMM, Inc.
2.4%
Wells Fargo & Co.
2.3%
Southern Co.
2.2%
News Corp. Class A
2.2%
American International Group, Inc.
2.0%
Chubb Ltd.
2.0%
TotalEnergies SE
2.0%
MetLife, Inc.
1.9%
General Electric Co.
1.8%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
21.6%
Health Care
16.5%
Industrials
12.5%
Information Technology
10.1%
Energy
9.0%
Consumer Staples
8.6%
Utilities
6.1%
Communication Services
4.5%
Real Estate
4.1%
Consumer Discretionary
3.1%
Materials
2.9%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Equity Income Fund
Class Name Service Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Equity Income Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class
$53
1.02%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 53
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.02%
Net Assets $ 340,200,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 118
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 10.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$340.2
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
118
Portfolio Turnover Rate
10%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Elevance Health, Inc.
2.7%
QUALCOMM, Inc.
2.4%
Wells Fargo & Co.
2.3%
Southern Co.
2.2%
News Corp. Class A
2.2%
American International Group, Inc.
2.0%
Chubb Ltd.
2.0%
TotalEnergies SE
2.0%
MetLife, Inc.
1.9%
General Electric Co.
1.8%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
21.6%
Health Care
16.5%
Industrials
12.5%
Information Technology
10.1%
Energy
9.0%
Consumer Staples
8.6%
Utilities
6.1%
Communication Services
4.5%
Real Estate
4.1%
Consumer Discretionary
3.1%
Materials
2.9%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Class I  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Equity Index Fund
Class Name Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Equity Index Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I
$22
0.42%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 22
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.42%
Net Assets $ 726,000,000.0
Holdings Count | $ / shares 506
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 1.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$726.0
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
506
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Microsoft Corp.
7.2%
NVIDIA Corp.
6.6%
Apple, Inc.
6.6%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.8%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.4%
Alphabet, Inc. Class A
2.3%
Alphabet, Inc. Class C
1.9%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B
1.6%
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.6%
Broadcom, Inc.
1.5%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Information Technology
32.2%
Financials
12.3%
Health Care
11.6%
Consumer Discretionary
9.9%
Communication Services
9.3%
Industrials
8.1%
Consumer Staples
5.7%
Energy
3.6%
Utilities
2.3%
Materials
2.2%
Real Estate
2.1%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Class II  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Equity Index Fund
Class Name Class II
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Equity Index Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class II
$14
0.27%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 14
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.27%
Net Assets $ 726,000,000.0
Holdings Count | $ / shares 506
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 1.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$726.0
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
506
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Microsoft Corp.
7.2%
NVIDIA Corp.
6.6%
Apple, Inc.
6.6%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.8%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.4%
Alphabet, Inc. Class A
2.3%
Alphabet, Inc. Class C
1.9%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B
1.6%
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.6%
Broadcom, Inc.
1.5%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Information Technology
32.2%
Financials
12.3%
Health Care
11.6%
Consumer Discretionary
9.9%
Communication Services
9.3%
Industrials
8.1%
Consumer Staples
5.7%
Energy
3.6%
Utilities
2.3%
Materials
2.2%
Real Estate
2.1%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Class III  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Equity Index Fund
Class Name Class III
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Equity Index Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class III
$6
0.12%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 6
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.12%
Net Assets $ 726,000,000.0
Holdings Count | $ / shares 506
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 1.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$726.0
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
506
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Microsoft Corp.
7.2%
NVIDIA Corp.
6.6%
Apple, Inc.
6.6%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.8%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.4%
Alphabet, Inc. Class A
2.3%
Alphabet, Inc. Class C
1.9%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B
1.6%
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.6%
Broadcom, Inc.
1.5%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Information Technology
32.2%
Financials
12.3%
Health Care
11.6%
Consumer Discretionary
9.9%
Communication Services
9.3%
Industrials
8.1%
Consumer Staples
5.7%
Energy
3.6%
Utilities
2.3%
Materials
2.2%
Real Estate
2.1%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class I  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Equity Index Fund
Class Name Service Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Equity Index Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class I
$36
0.67%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 36
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.67%
Net Assets $ 726,000,000.0
Holdings Count | $ / shares 506
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 1.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$726.0
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
506
Portfolio Turnover Rate
1%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Microsoft Corp.
7.2%
NVIDIA Corp.
6.6%
Apple, Inc.
6.6%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.8%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.4%
Alphabet, Inc. Class A
2.3%
Alphabet, Inc. Class C
1.9%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B
1.6%
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.6%
Broadcom, Inc.
1.5%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Information Technology
32.2%
Financials
12.3%
Health Care
11.6%
Consumer Discretionary
9.9%
Communication Services
9.3%
Industrials
8.1%
Consumer Staples
5.7%
Energy
3.6%
Utilities
2.3%
Materials
2.2%
Real Estate
2.1%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Class II  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Focused Equity Fund
Class Name Class II
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Focused Equity Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class II
$44
0.87%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 44
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.87%
Net Assets $ 277,200,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 27
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 24.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$277.2
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
27
Portfolio Turnover Rate
24%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
TJX Cos., Inc.
5.5%
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
5.3%
Microsoft Corp.
5.1%
Texas Instruments, Inc.
4.9%
Linde PLC (LIN US)
4.8%
Danaher Corp.
4.7%
Accenture PLC Class A
4.7%
American Express Co.
4.6%
Visa, Inc. Class A
4.5%
McDonald’s Corp.
4.4%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
21.5%
Information Technology
19.2%
Health Care
14.0%
Consumer Discretionary
13.1%
Industrials
11.1%
Consumer Staples
10.2%
Materials
4.8%
Real Estate
2.1%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class I  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Focused Equity Fund
Class Name Service Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Focused Equity Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class I
$57
1.12%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 57
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.12%
Net Assets $ 277,200,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 27
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 24.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$277.2
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
27
Portfolio Turnover Rate
24%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
TJX Cos., Inc.
5.5%
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
5.3%
Microsoft Corp.
5.1%
Texas Instruments, Inc.
4.9%
Linde PLC (LIN US)
4.8%
Danaher Corp.
4.7%
Accenture PLC Class A
4.7%
American Express Co.
4.6%
Visa, Inc. Class A
4.5%
McDonald’s Corp.
4.4%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
21.5%
Information Technology
19.2%
Health Care
14.0%
Consumer Discretionary
13.1%
Industrials
11.1%
Consumer Staples
10.2%
Materials
4.8%
Real Estate
2.1%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Initial Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Foreign Fund
Class Name Initial Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Foreign Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Initial Class
$48
0.94%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 48
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.94%
Net Assets $ 172,700,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 109
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 6.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$172.7
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
109
Portfolio Turnover Rate
6%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
SAP SE
2.1%
Roche Holding AG
2.1%
Sony Group Corp.
2.1%
Hitachi Ltd.
2.0%
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
1.9%
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
1.9%
ORIX Corp.
1.7%
Lloyds Banking Group PLC
1.6%
Veolia Environnement SA
1.6%
BP PLC
1.6%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
20.3%
Industrials
15.7%
Information Technology
13.0%
Consumer Staples
11.0%
Health Care
10.8%
Consumer Discretionary
10.2%
Energy
7.4%
Materials
7.1%
Communication Services
2.2%
Utilities
1.6%
Real Estate
0.6%
Largest Countries
(% of Total Investments)
Japan
20.8%
United Kingdom
15.7%
Germany
11.4%
United States
11.4%
France
9.4%
Australia
4.7%
Netherlands
4.0%
Ireland
3.5%
Belgium
3.3%
Switzerland
3.0%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Foreign Fund
Class Name Service Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Foreign Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class
$60
1.19%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 60
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.19%
Net Assets $ 172,700,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 109
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 6.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$172.7
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
109
Portfolio Turnover Rate
6%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
SAP SE
2.1%
Roche Holding AG
2.1%
Sony Group Corp.
2.1%
Hitachi Ltd.
2.0%
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
1.9%
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
1.9%
ORIX Corp.
1.7%
Lloyds Banking Group PLC
1.6%
Veolia Environnement SA
1.6%
BP PLC
1.6%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
20.3%
Industrials
15.7%
Information Technology
13.0%
Consumer Staples
11.0%
Health Care
10.8%
Consumer Discretionary
10.2%
Energy
7.4%
Materials
7.1%
Communication Services
2.2%
Utilities
1.6%
Real Estate
0.6%
Largest Countries
(% of Total Investments)
Japan
20.8%
United Kingdom
15.7%
Germany
11.4%
United States
11.4%
France
9.4%
Australia
4.7%
Netherlands
4.0%
Ireland
3.5%
Belgium
3.3%
Switzerland
3.0%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Class II  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Fundamental Equity Fund
Class Name Class II
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Fundamental Equity Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class II
$44
0.81%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 44
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.81%
Net Assets $ 147,800,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 65
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 17.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$147.8
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
65
Portfolio Turnover Rate
17%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Microsoft Corp.
8.4%
NVIDIA Corp.
7.5%
Apple, Inc.
5.5%
Alphabet, Inc. Class A
4.8%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.3%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.9%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
2.7%
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
2.6%
Philip Morris International, Inc.
2.5%
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
2.4%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Information Technology
30.0%
Health Care
14.3%
Financials
13.9%
Communication Services
11.1%
Industrials
8.4%
Consumer Discretionary
6.6%
Consumer Staples
6.5%
Energy
3.9%
Utilities
1.6%
Materials
1.6%
Real Estate
1.5%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class I  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Fundamental Equity Fund
Class Name Service Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Fundamental Equity Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class I
$57
1.06%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 57
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.06%
Net Assets $ 147,800,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 65
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 17.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$147.8
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
65
Portfolio Turnover Rate
17%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Microsoft Corp.
8.4%
NVIDIA Corp.
7.5%
Apple, Inc.
5.5%
Alphabet, Inc. Class A
4.8%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.3%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.9%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
2.7%
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
2.6%
Philip Morris International, Inc.
2.5%
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
2.4%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Information Technology
30.0%
Health Care
14.3%
Financials
13.9%
Communication Services
11.1%
Industrials
8.4%
Consumer Discretionary
6.6%
Consumer Staples
6.5%
Energy
3.9%
Utilities
1.6%
Materials
1.6%
Real Estate
1.5%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Class II  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Fundamental Value Fund
Class Name Class II
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Fundamental Value Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class II
$42
0.80%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 42
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.80%
Net Assets $ 166,300,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 90
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 25.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$166.3
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
90
Portfolio Turnover Rate
25%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
4.5%
Alphabet, Inc. Class A
3.6%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B
3.5%
Oracle Corp.
2.6%
Morgan Stanley
2.2%
Wells Fargo & Co.
1.9%
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
1.8%
Philip Morris International, Inc.
1.8%
Walmart, Inc.
1.8%
Cencora, Inc.
1.7%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
23.6%
Information Technology
14.2%
Industrials
12.9%
Health Care
12.9%
Energy
10.1%
Consumer Staples
8.0%
Communication Services
6.3%
Consumer Discretionary
6.1%
Materials
2.5%
Utilities
1.3%
Real Estate
0.7%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class I  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Fundamental Value Fund
Class Name Service Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Fundamental Value Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class I
$55
1.05%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 55
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.05%
Net Assets $ 166,300,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 90
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 25.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$166.3
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
90
Portfolio Turnover Rate
25%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
4.5%
Alphabet, Inc. Class A
3.6%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B
3.5%
Oracle Corp.
2.6%
Morgan Stanley
2.2%
Wells Fargo & Co.
1.9%
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
1.8%
Philip Morris International, Inc.
1.8%
Walmart, Inc.
1.8%
Cencora, Inc.
1.7%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
23.6%
Information Technology
14.2%
Industrials
12.9%
Health Care
12.9%
Energy
10.1%
Consumer Staples
8.0%
Communication Services
6.3%
Consumer Discretionary
6.1%
Materials
2.5%
Utilities
1.3%
Real Estate
0.7%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Class I  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Global Fund
Class Name Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Global Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I
$43
0.86%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.86%
Net Assets $ 125,000,000.0
Holdings Count | $ / shares 86
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 12.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$125.0
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
86
Portfolio Turnover Rate
12%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Visa, Inc. Class A
2.8%
Schneider Electric SE
2.6%
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
2.4%
Alphabet, Inc. Class A
2.4%
Charles Schwab Corp.
2.3%
Medtronic PLC
2.2%
Oracle Corp.
2.1%
Honeywell International, Inc.
2.1%
Microsoft Corp.
2.1%
Willis Towers Watson PLC
2.1%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Industrials
18.9%
Financials
17.9%
Health Care
17.2%
Information Technology
12.0%
Consumer Discretionary
8.7%
Consumer Staples
8.7%
Communication Services
7.2%
Materials
7.1%
Largest Countries
(% of Total Investments)
United States
59.7%
France
7.7%
United Kingdom
6.8%
Switzerland
4.5%
Canada
3.2%
Spain
3.1%
Germany
3.1%
Japan
2.5%
Netherlands
2.2%
Israel
1.3%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Class II  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Global Fund
Class Name Class II
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Global Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class II
$43
0.86%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.86%
Net Assets $ 125,000,000.0
Holdings Count | $ / shares 86
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 12.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$125.0
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
86
Portfolio Turnover Rate
12%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Visa, Inc. Class A
2.8%
Schneider Electric SE
2.6%
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
2.4%
Alphabet, Inc. Class A
2.4%
Charles Schwab Corp.
2.3%
Medtronic PLC
2.2%
Oracle Corp.
2.1%
Honeywell International, Inc.
2.1%
Microsoft Corp.
2.1%
Willis Towers Watson PLC
2.1%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Industrials
18.9%
Financials
17.9%
Health Care
17.2%
Information Technology
12.0%
Consumer Discretionary
8.7%
Consumer Staples
8.7%
Communication Services
7.2%
Materials
7.1%
Largest Countries
(% of Total Investments)
United States
59.7%
France
7.7%
United Kingdom
6.8%
Switzerland
4.5%
Canada
3.2%
Spain
3.1%
Germany
3.1%
Japan
2.5%
Netherlands
2.2%
Israel
1.3%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class I  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Global Fund
Class Name Service Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Global Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class I
$56
1.11%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 56
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.11%
Net Assets $ 125,000,000.0
Holdings Count | $ / shares 86
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 12.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$125.0
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
86
Portfolio Turnover Rate
12%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Visa, Inc. Class A
2.8%
Schneider Electric SE
2.6%
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
2.4%
Alphabet, Inc. Class A
2.4%
Charles Schwab Corp.
2.3%
Medtronic PLC
2.2%
Oracle Corp.
2.1%
Honeywell International, Inc.
2.1%
Microsoft Corp.
2.1%
Willis Towers Watson PLC
2.1%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Industrials
18.9%
Financials
17.9%
Health Care
17.2%
Information Technology
12.0%
Consumer Discretionary
8.7%
Consumer Staples
8.7%
Communication Services
7.2%
Materials
7.1%
Largest Countries
(% of Total Investments)
United States
59.7%
France
7.7%
United Kingdom
6.8%
Switzerland
4.5%
Canada
3.2%
Spain
3.1%
Germany
3.1%
Japan
2.5%
Netherlands
2.2%
Israel
1.3%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Initial Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Income & Growth Fund
Class Name Initial Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Income & Growth Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Initial Class
$37
0.72%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 37
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.72%
Net Assets $ 147,400,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 88
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 16.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$147.4
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
88
Portfolio Turnover Rate
16%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Philip Morris International, Inc.
3.0%
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
2.8%
Merck & Co., Inc.
2.7%
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
2.5%
Entergy Corp.
2.4%
Hess Corp.
2.3%
Enbridge, Inc.
2.2%
Sanofi SA ADR
2.2%
Public Storage
2.1%
Chubb Ltd.
2.1%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
16.1%
Health Care
14.7%
Industrials
11.3%
Energy
9.7%
Consumer Staples
8.9%
Materials
8.3%
Information Technology
7.0%
Real Estate
6.8%
Consumer Discretionary
5.6%
Utilities
5.0%
Communication Services
4.4%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Income & Growth Fund
Class Name Service Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Income & Growth Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class
$50
0.97%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 50
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.97%
Net Assets $ 147,400,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 88
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 16.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$147.4
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
88
Portfolio Turnover Rate
16%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Philip Morris International, Inc.
3.0%
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
2.8%
Merck & Co., Inc.
2.7%
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
2.5%
Entergy Corp.
2.4%
Hess Corp.
2.3%
Enbridge, Inc.
2.2%
Sanofi SA ADR
2.2%
Public Storage
2.1%
Chubb Ltd.
2.1%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
16.1%
Health Care
14.7%
Industrials
11.3%
Energy
9.7%
Consumer Staples
8.9%
Materials
8.3%
Information Technology
7.0%
Real Estate
6.8%
Consumer Discretionary
5.6%
Utilities
5.0%
Communication Services
4.4%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Class II  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML International Equity Fund
Class Name Class II
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML International Equity Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class II
$48
0.96%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 48
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.96%
Net Assets $ 234,900,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 132
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$234.9
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
132
Portfolio Turnover Rate
8%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Schneider Electric SE
2.2%
SAP SE
2.1%
Hitachi Ltd.
2.1%
Roche Holding AG
2.0%
Novo Nordisk AS Class B
2.0%
Air Liquide SA
1.9%
Novartis AG Registered
1.8%
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA
1.8%
Nestle SA Registered
1.7%
Capgemini SE
1.7%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Industrials
19.9%
Financials
19.7%
Consumer Discretionary
14.9%
Health Care
14.3%
Information Technology
9.0%
Consumer Staples
8.7%
Materials
6.3%
Communication Services
2.9%
Energy
2.0%
Utilities
0.8%
Largest Countries
(% of Total Investments)
France
15.0%
Germany
14.1%
Japan
11.6%
United States
10.0%
United Kingdom
9.9%
Switzerland
7.8%
Italy
3.9%
Denmark
3.3%
Canada
3.1%
China
2.9%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class I  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML International Equity Fund
Class Name Service Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML International Equity Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class I
$61
1.21%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 61
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.21%
Net Assets $ 234,900,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 132
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$234.9
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
132
Portfolio Turnover Rate
8%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Schneider Electric SE
2.2%
SAP SE
2.1%
Hitachi Ltd.
2.1%
Roche Holding AG
2.0%
Novo Nordisk AS Class B
2.0%
Air Liquide SA
1.9%
Novartis AG Registered
1.8%
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA
1.8%
Nestle SA Registered
1.7%
Capgemini SE
1.7%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Industrials
19.9%
Financials
19.7%
Consumer Discretionary
14.9%
Health Care
14.3%
Information Technology
9.0%
Consumer Staples
8.7%
Materials
6.3%
Communication Services
2.9%
Energy
2.0%
Utilities
0.8%
Largest Countries
(% of Total Investments)
France
15.0%
Germany
14.1%
Japan
11.6%
United States
10.0%
United Kingdom
9.9%
Switzerland
7.8%
Italy
3.9%
Denmark
3.3%
Canada
3.1%
China
2.9%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Initial Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Large Cap Growth Fund
Class Name Initial Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Large Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Initial Class
$38
0.70%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 38
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.70%
Net Assets $ 205,500,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 38
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 5.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$205.5
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
38
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
NVIDIA Corp.
9.9%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
7.3%
Amazon.com, Inc.
6.0%
Tesla, Inc.
5.9%
Microsoft Corp.
5.2%
Netflix, Inc.
5.2%
Boeing Co.
4.9%
Alphabet, Inc. Class A
4.8%
Visa, Inc. Class A
4.7%
Oracle Corp.
4.6%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Information Technology
29.8%
Communication Services
22.0%
Consumer Discretionary
15.1%
Health Care
12.9%
Financials
8.6%
Industrials
6.8%
Consumer Staples
2.2%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Large Cap Growth Fund
Class Name Service Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Large Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class
$51
0.95%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 51
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.95%
Net Assets $ 205,500,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 38
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 5.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$205.5
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
38
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
NVIDIA Corp.
9.9%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
7.3%
Amazon.com, Inc.
6.0%
Tesla, Inc.
5.9%
Microsoft Corp.
5.2%
Netflix, Inc.
5.2%
Boeing Co.
4.9%
Alphabet, Inc. Class A
4.8%
Visa, Inc. Class A
4.7%
Oracle Corp.
4.6%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Information Technology
29.8%
Communication Services
22.0%
Consumer Discretionary
15.1%
Health Care
12.9%
Financials
8.6%
Industrials
6.8%
Consumer Staples
2.2%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Initial Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Managed Volatility Fund
Class Name Initial Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Managed Volatility Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Initial Class
$62
1.19%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 62
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.19%
Net Assets $ 102,200,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 522
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 4.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$102.2
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
522
Portfolio Turnover Rate
4%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Microsoft Corp.
7.1%
NVIDIA Corp.
6.5%
Apple, Inc.
6.5%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.8%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.4%
Alphabet, Inc. Class A
2.3%
Alphabet, Inc. Class C
1.9%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B
1.6%
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.5%
Broadcom, Inc.
1.5%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Information Technology
31.7%
Financials
12.1%
Health Care
11.5%
Consumer Discretionary
9.7%
Communication Services
9.1%
Industrials
7.9%
Consumer Staples
5.6%
Energy
3.6%
Utilities
2.2%
Materials
2.1%
Real Estate
2.1%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Managed Volatility Fund
Class Name Service Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Managed Volatility Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class
$74
1.44%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 74
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.44%
Net Assets $ 102,200,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 522
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 4.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$102.2
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
522
Portfolio Turnover Rate
4%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Microsoft Corp.
7.1%
NVIDIA Corp.
6.5%
Apple, Inc.
6.5%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.8%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.4%
Alphabet, Inc. Class A
2.3%
Alphabet, Inc. Class C
1.9%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B
1.6%
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.5%
Broadcom, Inc.
1.5%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Information Technology
31.7%
Financials
12.1%
Health Care
11.5%
Consumer Discretionary
9.7%
Communication Services
9.1%
Industrials
7.9%
Consumer Staples
5.6%
Energy
3.6%
Utilities
2.2%
Materials
2.1%
Real Estate
2.1%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Initial Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Mid Cap Growth Fund
Class Name Initial Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Mid Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Initial Class
$42
0.83%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 42
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.83%
Net Assets $ 323,000,000.0
Holdings Count | $ / shares 148
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 22.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$323.0
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
148
Portfolio Turnover Rate
22%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
PTC, Inc.
2.3%
Marvell Technology, Inc.
2.1%
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
2.1%
Microchip Technology, Inc.
2.0%
Hologic, Inc.
2.0%
Veeva Systems, Inc. Class A
1.9%
Trade Desk, Inc. Class A
1.7%
Ross Stores, Inc.
1.7%
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
1.6%
Domino’s Pizza, Inc.
1.5%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Information Technology
21.1%
Health Care
20.5%
Industrials
14.8%
Consumer Discretionary
11.3%
Financials
7.8%
Communication Services
6.1%
Energy
4.8%
Materials
4.2%
Consumer Staples
4.1%
Real Estate
1.0%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Mid Cap Growth Fund
Class Name Service Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Mid Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class
$54
1.08%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 54
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.08%
Net Assets $ 323,000,000.0
Holdings Count | $ / shares 148
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 22.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$323.0
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
148
Portfolio Turnover Rate
22%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
PTC, Inc.
2.3%
Marvell Technology, Inc.
2.1%
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
2.1%
Microchip Technology, Inc.
2.0%
Hologic, Inc.
2.0%
Veeva Systems, Inc. Class A
1.9%
Trade Desk, Inc. Class A
1.7%
Ross Stores, Inc.
1.7%
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
1.6%
Domino’s Pizza, Inc.
1.5%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Information Technology
21.1%
Health Care
20.5%
Industrials
14.8%
Consumer Discretionary
11.3%
Financials
7.8%
Communication Services
6.1%
Energy
4.8%
Materials
4.2%
Consumer Staples
4.1%
Real Estate
1.0%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Initial Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Mid Cap Value Fund
Class Name Initial Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Mid Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Initial Class
$44
0.89%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 44
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.89%
Net Assets $ 254,000,000.0
Holdings Count | $ / shares 109
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 27.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$254.0
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
109
Portfolio Turnover Rate
27%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
3.0%
Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
2.2%
Conagra Brands, Inc.
2.1%
Enterprise Products Partners LP
2.0%
Northern Trust Corp.
1.9%
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV
1.9%
Henry Schein, Inc.
1.9%
Willis Towers Watson PLC
1.9%
Edison International
1.8%
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
1.8%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
16.5%
Health Care
14.9%
Industrials
14.2%
Utilities
12.1%
Consumer Staples
11.4%
Real Estate
6.9%
Information Technology
6.8%
Energy
6.0%
Materials
4.2%
Communication Services
3.1%
Consumer Discretionary
2.6%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Mid Cap Value Fund
Class Name Service Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Mid Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class
$57
1.14%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 57
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.14%
Net Assets $ 254,000,000.0
Holdings Count | $ / shares 109
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 27.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$254.0
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
109
Portfolio Turnover Rate
27%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
3.0%
Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
2.2%
Conagra Brands, Inc.
2.1%
Enterprise Products Partners LP
2.0%
Northern Trust Corp.
1.9%
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV
1.9%
Henry Schein, Inc.
1.9%
Willis Towers Watson PLC
1.9%
Edison International
1.8%
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.
1.8%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
16.5%
Health Care
14.9%
Industrials
14.2%
Utilities
12.1%
Consumer Staples
11.4%
Real Estate
6.9%
Information Technology
6.8%
Energy
6.0%
Materials
4.2%
Communication Services
3.1%
Consumer Discretionary
2.6%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Initial Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Small Cap Growth Equity Fund
Class Name Initial Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Small Cap Growth Equity Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Initial Class
$54
1.08%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 54
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.08%
Net Assets $ 146,000,000.0
Holdings Count | $ / shares 179
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 19.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$146.0
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
179
Portfolio Turnover Rate
19%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Fluor Corp.
2.1%
Cabot Corp.
1.9%
Viper Energy, Inc.
1.7%
elf Beauty, Inc.
1.7%
AZEK Co., Inc.
1.5%
Verra Mobility Corp.
1.4%
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.
1.4%
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corp.
1.3%
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. Class C
1.2%
Haemonetics Corp.
1.2%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Industrials
23.0%
Health Care
18.7%
Information Technology
13.2%
Consumer Discretionary
10.9%
Financials
10.1%
Energy
6.4%
Real Estate
4.9%
Materials
3.5%
Communication Services
3.5%
Consumer Staples
3.2%
Utilities
1.0%
Domestic Equity
0.2%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Small Cap Growth Equity Fund
Class Name Service Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Small Cap Growth Equity Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class
$67
1.33%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 67
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.33%
Net Assets $ 146,000,000.0
Holdings Count | $ / shares 179
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 19.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$146.0
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
179
Portfolio Turnover Rate
19%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Fluor Corp.
2.1%
Cabot Corp.
1.9%
Viper Energy, Inc.
1.7%
elf Beauty, Inc.
1.7%
AZEK Co., Inc.
1.5%
Verra Mobility Corp.
1.4%
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.
1.4%
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corp.
1.3%
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. Class C
1.2%
Haemonetics Corp.
1.2%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Industrials
23.0%
Health Care
18.7%
Information Technology
13.2%
Consumer Discretionary
10.9%
Financials
10.1%
Energy
6.4%
Real Estate
4.9%
Materials
3.5%
Communication Services
3.5%
Consumer Staples
3.2%
Utilities
1.0%
Domestic Equity
0.2%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Class II  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Small Company Value Fund
Class Name Class II
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Small Company Value Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class II
$48
0.96%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 48
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.96%
Net Assets $ 66,600,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 109
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 17.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$66.6
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
109
Portfolio Turnover Rate
17%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Old National Bancorp
2.6%
ChampionX Corp.
2.5%
Graphic Packaging Holding Co.
2.4%
FNB Corp.
2.3%
Timken Co.
2.2%
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.
2.2%
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp. Class A
2.1%
Brink’s Co.
2.1%
EVERTEC, Inc.
2.0%
Coherent Corp.
2.0%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
30.6%
Industrials
18.2%
Consumer Discretionary
12.5%
Energy
12.5%
Information Technology
8.1%
Materials
4.3%
Real Estate
4.1%
Consumer Staples
3.6%
Health Care
2.6%
Communication Services
1.6%
Utilities
0.9%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class I  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Small Company Value Fund
Class Name Service Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Small Company Value Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class I
$60
1.21%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 60
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.21%
Net Assets $ 66,600,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 109
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 17.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$66.6
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
109
Portfolio Turnover Rate
17%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Old National Bancorp
2.6%
ChampionX Corp.
2.5%
Graphic Packaging Holding Co.
2.4%
FNB Corp.
2.3%
Timken Co.
2.2%
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.
2.2%
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp. Class A
2.1%
Brink’s Co.
2.1%
EVERTEC, Inc.
2.0%
Coherent Corp.
2.0%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Financials
30.6%
Industrials
18.2%
Consumer Discretionary
12.5%
Energy
12.5%
Information Technology
8.1%
Materials
4.3%
Real Estate
4.1%
Consumer Staples
3.6%
Health Care
2.6%
Communication Services
1.6%
Utilities
0.9%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Initial Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Small/Mid Cap Value Fund
Class Name Initial Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Small/Mid Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Initial Class
$41
0.82%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 41
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.82%
Net Assets $ 128,900,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 95
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 27.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$128.9
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
95
Portfolio Turnover Rate
27%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
MasTec, Inc.
1.6%
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.
1.6%
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. Class A
1.5%
ArcBest Corp.
1.5%
ADT, Inc.
1.4%
Cameco Corp.
1.4%
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
1.4%
BorgWarner, Inc.
1.4%
AutoNation, Inc.
1.4%
Fluor Corp.
1.4%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Industrials
21.2%
Financials
19.7%
Consumer Discretionary
16.7%
Information Technology
12.7%
Real Estate
7.1%
Energy
5.5%
Health Care
5.5%
Materials
3.3%
Utilities
2.8%
Communication Services
2.6%
Consumer Staples
2.3%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Small/Mid Cap Value Fund
Class Name Service Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Small/Mid Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class
$54
1.07%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 54
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.07%
Net Assets $ 128,900,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 95
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 27.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$128.9
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
95
Portfolio Turnover Rate
27%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
MasTec, Inc.
1.6%
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.
1.6%
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. Class A
1.5%
ArcBest Corp.
1.5%
ADT, Inc.
1.4%
Cameco Corp.
1.4%
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
1.4%
BorgWarner, Inc.
1.4%
AutoNation, Inc.
1.4%
Fluor Corp.
1.4%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Industrials
21.2%
Financials
19.7%
Consumer Discretionary
16.7%
Information Technology
12.7%
Real Estate
7.1%
Energy
5.5%
Health Care
5.5%
Materials
3.3%
Utilities
2.8%
Communication Services
2.6%
Consumer Staples
2.3%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Initial Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Sustainable Equity Fund
Class Name Initial Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Sustainable Equity Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Initial Class
$30
0.56%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 30
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.56%
Net Assets $ 148,600,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 105
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 14.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$148.6
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
105
Portfolio Turnover Rate
14%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Microsoft Corp.
8.7%
NVIDIA Corp.
7.0%
Apple, Inc.
6.4%
Alphabet, Inc. Class A
4.5%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.6%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.4%
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
1.8%
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
1.7%
Visa, Inc. Class A
1.6%
Home Depot, Inc.
1.5%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Information Technology
33.5%
Health Care
12.8%
Financials
12.7%
Consumer Discretionary
9.8%
Communication Services
8.5%
Industrials
8.2%
Consumer Staples
5.1%
Energy
3.4%
Materials
2.2%
Real Estate
2.0%
Utilities
1.5%
Equity Funds
0.1%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Sustainable Equity Fund
Class Name Service Class
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Sustainable Equity Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class
$43
0.81%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.81%
Net Assets $ 148,600,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 105
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 14.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$148.6
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
105
Portfolio Turnover Rate
14%
Holdings [Text Block]
Largest Holdings
(% of Total Investments)
Microsoft Corp.
8.7%
NVIDIA Corp.
7.0%
Apple, Inc.
6.4%
Alphabet, Inc. Class A
4.5%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.6%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.4%
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
1.8%
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
1.7%
Visa, Inc. Class A
1.6%
Home Depot, Inc.
1.5%
Sectors
(% of Total Investments)
Information Technology
33.5%
Health Care
12.8%
Financials
12.7%
Consumer Discretionary
9.8%
Communication Services
8.5%
Industrials
8.2%
Consumer Staples
5.1%
Energy
3.4%
Materials
2.2%
Real Estate
2.0%
Utilities
1.5%
Equity Funds
0.1%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Class II  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Total Return Bond Fund
Class Name Class II
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Total Return Bond Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class II
$31
0.63%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 31
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.63%
Net Assets $ 318,600,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 537
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 256.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$318.6
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
537
Portfolio Turnover Rate
256%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Characteristics
(% of Total Investments)
U.S. Treasury Obligations
29.3%
U.S. Government Agency Obligations and Instrumentalities
27.4%
Non-U.S. Government Agency Obligations
13.0%
Corporate Debt
12.1%
Repurchase Agreement
10.8%
Investment of Cash Collateral from Securities Loaned
4.1%
U.S. Treasury Bill
1.5%
Bank Loans
1.0%
Municipal Obligations
0.5%
Sovereign Debt Obligations
0.4%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Service Class I  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name MML Total Return Bond Fund
Class Name Service Class I
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the MML Total Return Bond Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-888-309-3539 or by sending an email request to fundinfo@massmutual.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-888-309-3539
Additional Information Email fundinfo@massmutual.com
Additional Information Website https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
Expenses [Text Block]
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
This example shows the expenses you would have paid over the past six months, based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment. This table reflects any applicable waivers or expense limitations.
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service Class I
$43
0.88%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.88%
Net Assets $ 318,600,000
Holdings Count | $ / shares 537
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 256.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS? (as of June 30, 2024)
Total Net Assets (Millions)
$318.6
Total Number of Portfolio Holdings (includes derivative positions, if any)
537
Portfolio Turnover Rate
256%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Characteristics
(% of Total Investments)
U.S. Treasury Obligations
29.3%
U.S. Government Agency Obligations and Instrumentalities
27.4%
Non-U.S. Government Agency Obligations
13.0%
Corporate Debt
12.1%
Repurchase Agreement
10.8%
Investment of Cash Collateral from Securities Loaned
4.1%
U.S. Treasury Bill
1.5%
Bank Loans
1.0%
Municipal Obligations
0.5%
Sovereign Debt Obligations
0.4%
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://www.massmutual.com/product-performance/variable-insurance-funds
[1]
1 The Fund is a feeder fund. The expenses shown in this table reflect the aggregate expenses of both the feeder fund and the master fund.