| Document and Entity Information Document | May 14, 2021$ / shares |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000100493 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-14704 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 71-0225165 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2200 West Don Tyson Parkway, |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Springdale, |
| Entity Address, State or Province | AR |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 72762-6999 |
| City Area Code | (479) |
| Local Phone Number | 290-4000 |
| Entity Listing, Par Value Per Share | $ 0.10 |
| Trading Symbol | TSN |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Registrant Name | TYSON FOODS, INC. |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
