Today we will be postponing signups for the Team Fortress 2 Insomnia 71 Online Open until next weekend, and will be adapting the format to have a more open structure.
It was clear from feedback with players that the dates and format clashed with other commitments people had, making it difficult for them to commit. Because of this we have adopted an alternative format where teams know their opponents in advance and can schedule their matches whenever they like, so long as all of their results are submitted by the deadline.
This gives the teams the freedom to control when they play whilst still ensuring a fair and balanced tournament. Because of this adaptation to the format, it was clear that we had to extend the duration of signups so teams have time to prepare and register.
For more details feel free to reach out over on the EssentialsTF Discord and the teamfortress.tv forum post.