The Washington Wizards announced their seven-game 2008 preseason schedule today.

The Wizards’ 2008 preseason schedule is highlighted by NBA Europe Live presented by EA Sports, which will feature two games against the New Orleans Hornets. The O2 World in Berlin, Germany, will host the first matchup between the Hornets and the Wizards on Oct. 14 and the two teams will play the second contest in Barcelona, Spain, at the Palau Sant Jordi on Oct. 17. The Wizards’ 2008 preseason schedule also includes one home game at Verizon Center on Friday, Oct. 10, against Detroit at 7:00 pm.

“We are very proud to represent Washington D.C., our fans and the NBA as part of NBA Europe Live, and we’re looking forward to the experience of playing overseas,” said Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld. “We’re also looking forward to seeing our fans at Verizon Center for our preseason game against the Pistons.”

In addition, Washington will travel to Dallas (Oct. 7), Memphis (Oct. 8), San Antonio (Oct. 22) and Columbus, Ohio, for a matchup against Cleveland at The Ohio State University on Oct. 24.

All preseason games will be broadcast on ESPN 980 (WTEM) and the Wizards Radio Network.

The Wizards’ 2008-2009 regular season begins on Wednesday, Oct. 29, when the team hosts the New Jersey Nets at 7:00 p.m., while the road schedule begins on Nov. 1 with a trip to Detroit to meet the Pistons.

Fans looking to see the Wizards in action at Verizon Center can purchase a variety of ticket plans for the 2008-09 season. Full season and partial plans are on sale now with prices as low as $31 for lower level seating and $16 for upper level seating. For more information on these special plans, fans can call the Wizards sales office at 202-661-5050 or visit WashingtonWizards.com. Individual game tickets will go on sale at a later date and will be made available through all Ticketmaster outlets, at the Verizon Center Box Office and online at WashingtonWizards.com.