The Mariners will take on recently promoted Chinese Super League (CSL) side Jiangsu Sainty at the Kunshan Sports Centre on Saturday, 28 February before clashing with reigning CSL champions and fellow AFC Champions League qualifiers Shandong Luneng at the Shandong Provincial Stadium on Tuesday, 3 March.
 
The clash against Shandong Luneng at the 43,700 seater Shandong Provincial Stadium will be broadcast live on China Central Television (CCTV) - showcasing the Mariners and the Central Coast to China's phenomenal potential television audience of some 1.2 billion.
 
Before departing for China, the Mariners will take on reigning Queensland State League champions Sunshine Coast FC at Budgewoi's Frank Millington Field this coming Sunday, 22 February at 10am before clashing with northern rivals the Newcastle Jets, again at Frank Millington Field, at 11am on Tuesday, 24 February.
 
"We're very serious about success in the AFC Champions League and these warm up matches will provide us with the perfect preparation for the adventures that lie ahead for us," said Mariners Executive Chairman Lyall Gorman.
 
"Ahead of our trip to Tianjin in mid-March, there is simply no better way to prepare our playing group and coaching staff for the challenges that we will face in adjusting to the Chinese culture and conditions, which could prove to be most beneficial in bringing home some valuable competition points.
 
"We thank the people at Golden Star International for their efforts in co-ordinating this trip for us, where we will further expand the Central Coast Mariners bra-nd to an overwhelming audience and build upon our preparations for the AFC Champions League."
 
Jiangsu Sainty and Shandong Luneng are each warming up for the new CSL season, which kicks off in late March.
 
Jiangsu Sainty will be competing in the CSL for the first time in their 15-year history, having secured promotion from the second-tier Chinese Jia League last season.
 
 Gorman said: "We're now three weeks away from kick off against Pohang Steelers at Central Coast Stadium and the buzz and excitement about the club and the Central Coast is tremendous.
 
"Like never before, we have an opportunity to make an impression on the world stage and these preparations will ensure that we have done our utmost to give ourselves the best possible chance of success."