The Charlotte Hornets announced their eight-game 2015-16 preseason schedule today, which is highlighted by the team’s participation in the NBA Global Games China. As a part of the event, Charlotte will play two preseason exhibition games against the Los Angeles Clippers, one in Shenzhen and one in Shanghai.

The preseason opens with back-to-back road games: Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Orlando Magic and Sunday, Oct. 4 at the Miami Heat. The Hornets will then travel to China for the two-game series against the Los Angeles Clippers. The teams will play Sunday, Oct. 11 at the Shenzhen Universiade Center, marking the first NBA game ever played in Shenzhen. The rematch will take place at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai on Oct. 14.

The Hornets return to Charlotte with consecutive home games at Time Warner Cable Arena, hosting the New York Knicks on Saturday, Oct. 17 and the Chicago Bulls on Monday, Oct. 19. Both home contests tip off at 7 p.m.

The conclusion of the preseason schedule features a two-game road trip that begins Wednesday, Oct. 21 against the Detroit Pistons. The Hornets will then play the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, Oct. 22, finishing the preseason.

CHARLOTTE HORNETS 2015-16 PRESEASON SCHEDULE

Date Opponent Location Time (ET)

Oct. 3
at Orlando Magic
Amway Center
Orlando, FL
7:00 p.m.


Oct. 4
at Miami Heat
AmericanAirlines Arena
Miami, FL
6:00 p.m.


Oct. 11
vs. L.A. Clippers
Shenzhen Universiade Center
Shenzhen, China
1:30 a.m.


Oct. 14
vs. L.A. Clippers
Mercedes-Benz Arena
Shanghai, China
8:00 a.m.


Oct. 17
vs. New York Knicks
Time Warner Cable Arena
Charlotte, NC
7:00 p.m.


Oct. 19
vs. Chicago Bulls
Time Warner Cable Arena
Charlotte, NC
7:00 p.m.


Oct. 21
at Detroit Pistons
The Palace of Auburn Hills
Detroit, MI
7:30 p.m.


Oct. 22
at Indiana Pacers
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Fort Wayne, IN
7:00 p.m.