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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Schedule of Reconciliation of Segment Profitability) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Adjusted EBITDA $ 282,160 $ 172,608
Equity (earnings) losses of affiliates (50) 263
Depreciation and amortization (107,161) (15,152)
Restructuring, severance and impairment (11,600)  
Other adjustments (271) (329)
(Loss) income before income taxes and equity losses of affiliates (275,082) 91,843
UFC Segment [Member]    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Certain legal costs 335,000  
Legal costs, included as accrued liabilities (200,000)  
Legal costs, included as other long-term liabilities (135,000)  
Operating Segments [Member] | UFC Segment [Member]    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Adjusted EBITDA 195,083 186,257
Operating Segments [Member] | WWE Segment [Member]    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Adjusted EBITDA 140,213  
Reconciling Items [Member]    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Equity (earnings) losses of affiliates (50) 263
Interest expense, net (64,466) (53,908)
Depreciation and amortization (107,161) (15,152)
Equity-based compensation expense (30,225) (5,795)
Merger and acquisition costs (520) (5,415)
Certain legal costs (345,199) (442)
Restructuring, severance and impairment (9,235)  
Other adjustments (386) (316)
Corporate [Member]    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Adjusted EBITDA $ (53,136) $ (13,649)