| Cover Page | Jan. 24, 2020 |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001705696 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 24, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | VICI Properties Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity File Number | 001-38372 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 81-4177147 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 535 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New York |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10022 |
| City Area Code | 646 |
| Local Phone Number | 949-4631 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | VICI |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
