When you create a new event, Opendate now gives you more control over the default times that matter most: when doors open, when the show starts, and when it ends. You can set a custom default start time that matches your typical schedule—say, 8:00 PM instead of the previous 7:00 PM default—and configure door and end time offsets in half-hour increments rather than full hours only.

This means if your venue typically opens doors 45 minutes before showtime, or if your events usually run for 2.5 hours instead of 2 or 3, you can now set that as your default. Every new event you create will automatically populate with times that reflect how you actually operate, rather than requiring manual adjustments each time.

For venues and promoters creating multiple events each week, this saves time on setup and reduces the chance of publishing incorrect times. Your default schedule becomes a template that matches your reality, so you spend less time correcting details and more time on everything else that goes into running a successful event.