Founded in October 2015, the New Britain Bees play their home games at New Britain Stadium, where they succeeded the New Britain Rock Cats, who played in the Eastern League before moving to Hartford, becoming the Hartford Yard Goats. The "Bees" name alludes to Beehive Field, an older baseball park which stands next to New Britain Stadium. Additionally, the civic emblem and flag incorporate a beehive as a symbol of industriousness.