Document and Entity Information - Jun. 30, 2015 - shares	Total
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	MOHEGAN TRIBAL GAMING AUTHORITY
Entity Central Index Key	0001005276
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-30
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	0